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Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership tussle to 4th June, 2026
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The Federal High Court siting in Sokoto Tuesday adjourned to 4th June, 2026 for continuation of…
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UNIPORT, UNIBEN emerge regional winners of NCDMB-sponsored Engineering Olympiad, move to Boot Camp
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE -May 18, 2026- The University of Port Harcourt, represented by innovation Team PROTRONICS, and the University of…
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Nigeria draw Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group L for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of…
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Arsenal win Premier League title after Manchester City draw
Arsenal have won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City failed to beat…
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Jonathan emerges Turaki-led PDP sole presidential aspirant, granted screening waiver
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 19, 2026 The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will be presenting former…
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Obi denounces killing of teacher abducted by bandits, elderly woman raped to death
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Chieftain, Mr. Peter Obi, has denounced the “brutal killing” of one of the teachers abducted by…
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From Abuja to the world: The Insecurity Triad and rise of the independent African scholar By Max Amuchie
There are moments when an idea moves beyond commentary and begins entering systems. The week that just ended was one…
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Lookman fires Atlético Madrid to narrow win over Girona
Ademola Lookman was the hero once again as Atlético Madrid defeated Girona FC 1-0 in their second-to-last league game of…
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Nigeria win 29 medals at African Weightlifting Championships
Team Nigeria ended the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships in Egypt with 29 medals after an impressive performance at the…
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Flamingos ready for Guinea test in World Cup qualifier
Flamingos will travel to Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday, May 20, for their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against…
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President Federation Cup Round of 64 fixtures confirmed
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the fixtures for the Round of 64 of the 2026 President Federation Cup,…
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NIMASA, Hydrographic agency advance maritime safety
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to…
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APC primaries: Kalu, Atuma, Erondu Jnr clinch Abia senatorial tickets
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 18, 2026 Former Abia Governor and incumbent Senator for Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu,…
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Tinubu condemns killing of abducted Oyo teacher; We’re ready to negotiate with the bandits – Makinde
By Muhyideen Jimoh, Abuja/Adewale Owoade, Ibadan May 18, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has condemned as “barbaric” the reported killing of…
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Court adjourns for judgment as Jonathan, Fagbemi pray court to dismiss eligibility suit
By Taiye Agbaje & Chinyere Onuorah Abuja, May 18, 2026 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May…
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OAU inducts 157 medical, dental graduates
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), May 18,2026 The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 157 graduates of…
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Sokoto: Wamakko secures APC senatorial ticket, eyes fourth term
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) presented to APC delegates in Sokoto by Gov. Ahmed Aliyu (left) and Alhaji Hadi Ukhashatu…
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APC Imo West senatorial primary: Uzodimma floors Okorocha, wins by landslide; predicts 2027 victory
Governor Hope Uzodimma has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Imo West Senatorial District…
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Candidate selection or civilian coup? By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s political class now touts “consensus candidacy” with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of…
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Uzodimma urges Imo leaders to make sacrifices for State’s new political reforms
Governor Hope Uzodimma has appealed to political leaders and residents of Imo State to make the necessary sacrifices by being…
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Fertiliser plants: Dangote vows to ensure food security in Africa
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser…
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The Ascension of the Lord can feel, at first, like a goodbye By Fr. Peter Iwuala
We have just celebrated Easter: life’s victory over death and the joy of the Resurrection. Jesus is alive appearing to…
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APC Governors’ Forum’s missing N800b By Festus Adedayo
On Thursday last week, President Bola Tinubu perfectly played the role of the General of a troop going to war.…
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Nigeria’s ass in the lion’s skin By Lasisi Olagunju
“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them…
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ECOWAS Parliament adopts resolution to end escalating terrorism in sub-region
ECOWAS Parliament at plenary. By Mark Longyen Abuja, May 15, 2026 The ECOWAS Parliament on Friday adopted a draft resolution…
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