Politics

Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador

President Zoran Milanović says Israel broke an "unwritten rule" by announcing their ambassador before approval.

Al Jazeera•5/18/2026

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Thibaut Courtois becomes co-owner of Spanish side CD Extremadura

Thibaut Courtois has officially expanded his off-pitch football portfolio after becoming co-owner of Spanish club Club Deportivo Extremadura. The Real read more Thibaut Courtois becomes co-owner of Spanish side CD Extremadura

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AFCON 2027 Draw: Super Eagles placed in Pot A

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification draw, DAILY POST reports. The draw will hold at the headquarters of the Egypt Football Association, EFA on Tuesday. Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia are some of the continent’s heavyweights also placed in Pot A. […] AFCON 2027 Draw: Super Eagles placed in Pot A

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Banigo-Harry rejects disqualification from APC senatorial primaries, seeks intervention

The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ipablibo Banigo-Harry, has reacted to her disqualification from the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries for the district. Speaking with journalists on Monday at her ward in Obuama, Harry’s Town, Degema Local Government Area, Banigo-Harry maintained that she is still a serving senator and […] Banigo-Harry rejects disqualification from APC senatorial primaries, seeks intervention

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Akamai Seeks to Raise $2.6 Billion in Convertible Bond Offering

Akamai Technologies Inc. is seeking to raise $2.6 billion in a convertible bond offering to fund spending on cloud computing infrastructure.

Bloomberg•5/18/2026

Okowa, Dafinone sweep APC senatorial primaries in Delta

Senator Ede Dafinone and ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa emerge as winners in the Delta APC senatorial primaries, defeating Ovie Omo-Agege and others. Read More: https://punchng.com/okowa-dafinone-sweep-apc-senatorial-primaries-in-delta/

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Oritsejafor Assesses Tinubu’s Administration, Raises Alarm Over Rising Hardship and Failing Health Sector

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, a former President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over its handling of the country's affairs, as the nation's healthcare system and education sector continue to deteriorate amid growing poverty levels, news.ng reports. The post Oritsejafor Assesses Tinubu’s Administration, Raises Alarm Over Rising Hardship and Failing Health Sector appeared first on News.ng.

News.ng•5/18/2026

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Idiat Adebule emerges APC senatorial candidate for Lagos West

Senator Idiat Adebule has secured the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Lagos West ahead of the 2027 general elections after emerging unopposed at the party’s primary election. Adebule, who currently represents Lagos West Senatorial District in the Senate, was affirmed during the APC senatorial primary conducted at the Agege Stadium in Lagos State. […] Idiat Adebule emerges APC senatorial candidate for Lagos West

$1.3m, N746.7m fraud: Court refuses to lift ex-minister Sadiya Farouq arrest warrant

A court sustains the arrest warrant for former minister Sadiya Farouq over an alleged N746.7m fraud, despite her lawyer’s claim she is medically unfit. Read More: https://punchng.com/1-3m-n746-7m-fraud-court-refuses-to-lift-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-arrest-warrant/

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Mbata wins Imo East Senate ticket

Prince Alex Mbata has been declared the winner of the APC primary for the Imo East Senate ticket, securing 121,680 votes for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/mbata-wins-imo-east-senate-ticket/

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Ex-Rivers deputy gov speaks on disqualification from APC primary

Former Rivers deputy governor, Ipalibo Banigo-Harry, breaks her silence on her APC primary disqualification, appealing for fairness and intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-rivers-deputy-gov-speaks-on-disqualification-from-apc-primary/

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‘Enough is enough’ – Gov Yusuf warns Kwankwaso over ‘boy’ remarks

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to his former godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that if he continues speaking carelessly about him, he will “open a Pandora’s box”. “Tell them, that they are talking too much, enough is enough, if they don’t stop, I will open my mouth and […] ‘Enough is enough’ – Gov Yusuf warns Kwankwaso over ‘boy’ remarks