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Weatherford Awarded Deepwater Integrated Completions Contract with ExxonMobil in Nigeria

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced it has been awarded a deepwater integrated completions contract by Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd. (“EEPNL”), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for offshore Nige…

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Plateau APC senatorial aspirant quits primary, demands N10bn damages

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Plateau North Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Gyang Zi, has withdrawn from the party’s ongoing primary election and demanded N10bn damages over what he described as a defamatory publication declaring him “not cleared.” In a lett…

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They’re crying because the Sussexes’ ‘half-in’ brand ‘still gets huge amounts of publicity’

Would you believe that “royal commentators” are STILL complaining about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s so-called “quasi-royal” tours? A month ago, Prince Harry and Meghan wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Australia, where they traveled on their own dime, made some commercial and charitabl…

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ASUU warns of fresh crisis in varsities over unimplemented agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities Sokoto Zone has warned that Nigeria’s public universities may be heading for another industrial crisis following what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreements reached with the union. The union issued the warning on Thurs…

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Nigeria's anti-drug agency shut down large meth laboratory in a raid

Nigeria's anti-drug agency shut down large meth laboratory in a raid Nigeria's anti-drug agency has busted a major drug syndicate involving Nigerians and Mexicans LAGOS, Nigeria -- Nigeria's anti-drug agency said it has busted a transnational organized drug syndicate involving Nigerians and Mexican…

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam - 16th May 2026

GS Paper III – Economy (Agriculture; Food Processing) | GS Paper I – Society (Nutrition) Sugarcane Diversification; Rural Livelihoods; Value Addition; Exports; Nutritional Security Introduction India produces over 70% of the world’s jaggery, supporting nearly 2.5 million rural livelihoods and provi…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Sports

Meghan monetises her designer wardrobe again via AI platform OneOff... as she uploads more than £92,000 worth of clothing and jewellery

The Duchess of Sussex has attempted to monetise her wardrobe once again via the AI platform OneOff, but prices are so high that shoppers must request the cost of one dress from the designer. Earlier this month, Meghan, 44, shared a series of clips promoting her products via Instagram, showing her e…

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Questor Announces First Quarter Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questor Technology Inc. (“Questor” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: QST) announced today its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Questor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discu…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children

OYO, Nigeria — Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has appealed for prayers for the safe release of teachers, students, and children abducted during an attack on schools in Ogbomoso in Nigeria’s Oyo state on May 15. In a statement issued May 18, the bishop describe…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

APT and financial attacks on industrial organizations in Q1 2026

21 May 2026 APT and financial attacks on industrial organizations in Q1 2026 This summary provides an overview of reports on APT and financial attacks on industrial enterprises disclosed in Q1 2026, as well as the related activities of groups observed attacking industrial organizations. For each to…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Meet Segun Aina who started at JAMB as corps member, now registrar

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina’s appointment has drawn attention partly because of his age, he turns 40 i…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Traders association seeks China visa support for members

The Made-in-China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Chinese government to provide visa support and greater trade opportunities for its members to strengthen economic relations between Nigeria and China. The association made the appeal on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to t…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

NUPRC, NMDPRA move to end regulatory overlaps, boost investor confidence

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have pledged deeper collaboration to eliminate regulatory uncertainties and strengthen investor confidence across Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The commitment followed a co…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Jigawa APC adopts consensus, returns 18 lawmakers for 2027

The ruling All Progressives Congress has adopted a consensus arrangement to produce candidates for the 30 seats in the Jigawa State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections, with 18 incumbent lawmakers returning and 11 new candidates emerging. As part of the exercise, the Speaker of th…

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LP shifts primaries over Sallah, Democracy Day anniversary

The Labour Party has rescheduled its 2027 presidential, governorship, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primary elections to May 30. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. The party had earlier fixed its governor…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Tinubu appoints 39-year-old professor new JAMB registrar

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Advise…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Lagos assembly majority leader wins APC primary election

The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, has secured the All Progressives Congress ticket for Eti-Osa Constituency I after defeating his rival, Saheed Bankole, in Wednesday’s primary election. Adams polled 7,638 votes against Bankole’s 1,225, sweeping five of the six …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

FG to tackle substandard goods with stronger measurement systems

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening standardisation, quality assurance, and metrology as part of its efforts to drive industrial growth, protect consumers, and improve the competitiveness of Nigerian products in global markets. The government made the commitment du…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Sports

Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that the couple welcomed a baby boy. The announcement came as a surprise to many fans, as Sharon had kept her pregnancy …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Desmond Elliot rejects Lagos APC primary result, vows to challenge process

Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere Constituency I, insisting that he would challenge the process through the party’s appeal mechanism. PUNCH Online reports that Elliot lost the APC ticket for a return to the …

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