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APC: Hamzat, Tuggar, Pantami screened for Lagos, Bauchi, Gombe guber primaries

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

By Chesa Chesa Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday described the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening process as rigorous and credible following...

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2027: NDC zones Presidency to South for four-year single term

AuthorMay 9, 2026

May 9, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for 2027 to the South. The decision was approved via a motion by Rep. Afam...

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Robbery attack: TCN declares “Force Majeure” on Offa 132kV Transmission Station

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Osogbo Region, has declared force majeure on its Offa 132kV Transmission Substation following a robbery incident at the facility....

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EFCC declares ex-minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted for alleged N37bn fraud

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted for allegations of abuse...

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‘Nigeria is proud of you’ – FG tells graduating Chibok girls at AUN ceremony

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

By Felix Khanoba The Federal Government has expressed pride in the 12 Chibok girls who graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, alongside...

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Troops repel ISWAP attack on Buni Gari, kill over 50 terrorists

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the...

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2027: Otu clears APC guber screening, expresses confidence in party’s dominance

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

By Chesa Chesa Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has commended the screening of governorship aspirants for 2027 polls conducted by the All Progressives...

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NSCDC busts interstate car snatching syndicate, arrests six suspects

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismantled a notorious interstate car-snatching syndicate operating across the Federal Capital Territory,...

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Ogunsanya, Ogbechie Advocate resilience, authenticity at Imperfectly Awesome Conversations 4.0

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Former Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria and Airtel Africa, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, and Group Executive Director of Rain Oil Limited, Mrs. Godrey Ogbechie, have urged...

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Taraba airlifts 716 pilgrims for Hajj, warns against contraband, fails to appoint Amirul Hajj

AuthorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

From Celestine Ihejirika, Jalingo No fewer than 716 intending pilgrims from Taraba State are expected to depart Jalingo for the Holy Land on Sunday, as...