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Breaking: Senate To Screen Tegbe As Tinubu Nominates Him For Ministerial Role.

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President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate requesting the screening and confirmation of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The request was presented during plenary on Tuesday through a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

In the correspondence, Tinubu stated that the nomination complies with constitutional provisions guiding ministerial appointments.

The letter read in part: “In compliance with the provisions of Section 147, Subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1991 as amended, I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate the nomination of Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“While I hope this request will receive the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, Distinguished Senators, the assurances of my highest regards.”

Senate President Akpabio assured that the request would be given prompt attention, after which it was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative consideration.

Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with more than 35 years of experience spanning both public and private sectors.

He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led key initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional restructuring, and governance improvement.

Over the years, he has also advised government institutions and private organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.

His nomination follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down as Minister of Power to pursue a governorship bid in Oyo State.

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Antonio Rudiger Apologises After Dressing Room Clash At Real Madrid

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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has issued an apology to teammate Álvaro Carreras following a reported altercation in the dressing room after the club’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the incident occurred at the training ground two weeks ago, where Rudiger allegedly lost his temper and had to be separated from Carreras.

Carreras has since acknowledged that there was a disagreement but downplayed its seriousness, insisting the issue has already been resolved internally within the squad.

He said the situation was an isolated case and stressed that his relationship with all his teammates remains strong and unaffected.

The left-back, who returned to Real Madrid last summer from Benfica in a deal worth around €50 million, has recently been the subject of speculation regarding tensions in the dressing room.

Meanwhile, Spanish media reports suggest Rudiger has taken steps to mend relations, including organising a team dinner with players and their families last Friday.

The episode comes amid a challenging period for the club. Former coach Xabi Alonso reportedly left in January following internal unrest, while his successor Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to depart at the end of the season.

Off-field attention has also turned to Kylian Mbappé, who travelled to Sardinia while recovering from a hamstring injury sustained against Betis. Real Madrid went on to secure a 2-0 win over Espanyol during his absence.

Mbappé was later spotted on a yacht with actress Ester Expósito, drawing criticism ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona at Camp Nou, where Barcelona need just a point to clinch the league title.

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Lagos Seals Balmoral Convention Centre, Restaurant Over Sewage Violations

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The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, shut down Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island for allegedly discharging raw sewage into a public drainage system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to a statement from the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the enforcement followed reports that the facility was pumping untreated waste into drains, alongside wastewater spillages from a blocked sewage chamber. The situation reportedly caused a foul smell and environmental nuisance in the area.

The statement confirmed that the centre was sealed after investigations showed improper wastewater management practices that violated environmental regulations.

In a separate operation, officials also sealed Foodies Restaurant at No. 32B Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa, for releasing untreated wastewater into public drains.

Authorities said the restaurant’s waste contained heavy deposits of oil and fat, which blocked drainage channels, leading to pollution, offensive odour, and disruption of the environment, despite prior warnings.

The Lagos State Government reiterated its warning to residents and business operators to adhere strictly to approved wastewater disposal guidelines.

It added that any individual or organisation found violating environmental laws would face sanctions, including possible prosecution, in line with existing regulations.

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Drama Erupts As Angry Crowd Invades MTN Headquarters In Abuja,

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Activists and other demonstrators on Wednesday stormed the MTN Nigeria head office in Abuja to protest the high cost of telecommunications services.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The protest was led by activist Omoyele Sowore, with participants chanting “MTN Ole!” as they gathered at the company’s premises.

The protesters demanded immediate action, accusing the telecom operator of imposing excessive charges and delivering poor service quality.

One of the demonstrators complained that many Nigerians pay large sums for data but often do not receive the value of services promised, describing it as a widespread issue affecting subscribers across the country.

This development comes as the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) announced plans to stage picketing actions against South African companies MTN and MultiChoice over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

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