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Alex Ekubo: Why do we clap for people at their grave, Singer Kcee mourns
Singer Kcee mourns the death of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, questioning why people save their kind words for funerals and urging more appreciation for the Read More: https://punchng.com/alex-ekubo-why-do-we-clap-for-people-at-their-grave-singer-kcee-mourns/
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I nearly lost Chief of Staff position because of Desmond Elliot — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, reveals he almost lost his position due to Desmond Elliot’s alleged role in the Lagos Assembly crisi Read More: https://punchng.com/i-nearly-lost-chief-of-staff-position-because-of-desmond-elliot-gbajabiamila/
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APC clears 27 aspirants ahead of Reps primaries in Anambra
The All Progressives Congress (APC) clears 27 aspirants to contest in the House of Representatives primaries in Anambra ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-clears-27-aspirants-ahead-of-reps-primaries-in-anambra/
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La Liga: Fans whistle Mbappe as Real Madrid beat Oviedo 2-0
Kylian Mbappe was whistled by Real Madrid fans on his return from injury during a 2-0 La Liga victory against Real Oviedo, with goals from Garcia and Belli Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-fans-whistle-mbappe-as-real-madrid-beat-oviedo-2-0/
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APC adjusts timetable, moves Reps primary to Saturday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adjusted its primary timetable, moving the House of Representatives election. See the updated APC primary timetable Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-adjusts-timetable-moves-reps-primary-to-saturday/
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Northwest varsity sets 2026/2027 admission cut-off marks
See the official Northwest University cut-off mark for all undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. Check scores for all courses. Read More: https://punchng.com/northwest-varsity-sets-2026-2027-admission-cut-off-marks/
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Zamfara begins 2024–2025 batch four gratuity disbursement
The Zamfara State Government has started its gratuity disbursement for Batch 4 beneficiaries, covering the 2024-2025 exercise for retired civil servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-begins-2024-2025-batch-four-gratuity-disbursement/
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Again, troops rescue 6 Ngoshe residents abducted by Boko Haram
Unconfirmed reports indicated that over 400 people were abducted when insurgents invaded that community a few weeks ago, even as the military has so far rescued about 60 of the victims in various operations in the affected areas. The post Again, troops rescue 6 Ngoshe residents abducted by Boko Haram appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Emefiele’s Trial: How CBN debited N124.86bn from CRA without National Assembly’s approval – Witness
The witness, a top official of CBN, said there was no presidential or National Assembly approval for the N124.86 billion debit from the Consolidated Revenue Account (CRA). The post Emefiele’s Trial: How CBN debited N124.86bn from CRA without National Assembly’s approval – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mbappe Whistled As Real Madrid Beat Oviedo
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé was whistled by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu in his team’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday in La … Continue reading Mbappe Whistled As Real Madrid Beat Oviedo The post Mbappe Whistled As Real Madrid Beat Oviedo appeared first on Channels Television.
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Video as Nigerian lady advises people against 1 costly mistake that damaged her kidneys
A Nigerian lady shared an emotional post on the TikTok app advising social media users after her kidneys failed. Netizens reacted massively to the post on TikTok.
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Abiodun backs Salisu for senate, presents Yayi as consensus APC candidate
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday presented the Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Olamilekan Adeola fondly called Yayi to Ogun Central stakeholders and leaders as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The governor also endorsed Shuaib Salisu as their senatorial candidate for the forthcoming Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-backs-salisu-for-senate-presents-yayi-as-consensus-apc-candidate/
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Police unveil new anti-kidnapping unit in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has launched a new anti-kidnapping unit to tackle armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-unveil-new-anti-kidnapping-unit-in-sokoto/
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APC shifts Reps primary, retains other election dates
The All Progressives Congress has rescheduled its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections, moving the exercise by one day to Saturday, May 16, 2026. The ruling party, however, maintained that all other previously announced primary election dates remain unchanged. The APC disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday by its [...]
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APC shifts Reps primaries to Saturday
The All Progressives Congress APC has announced the postponement of the House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. The post APC shifts Reps primaries to Saturday appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: Why Obi may lose South-East support — Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would struggle to win support across the South-East ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the “Obi or nothing” slogan associated with some of his supporters as “an abomination in Igbo land.” Okonkwo, who spoke on Channels Television Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-why-obi-may-lose-south-east-support-kenneth-okonkwo/
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Mbappe, Dembele Head Up France Squad For 2026 World Cup
Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018 and will leave his role after the 2026 edition, included few surprises. The post Mbappe, Dembele Head Up France Squad For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Channels Television.
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APC Primaries: Tinubu Urges Sportsmanship, Consensus Among Party Faithful, Warns Against Division
May 14, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace sportsmanship, unity and consensus as the ruling party begins its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Thursday, Tinubu cautioned party faithful against divisive politics and rancorous conduct capable of […] The post APC Primaries: Tinubu Urges Sportsmanship, Consensus Among Party Faithful, Warns Against Division appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adopt ranching, modern livestock farming, FG urges pastoralists
The Nigerian government is urging pastoralists to adopt modern livestock farming and ranching to improve breeds, pasture, and end farmer-herder conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/adopt-ranching-modern-livestock-farming-fg-urges-pastoralists/
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China reaffirms one-China stance, warns against Taiwan moves in Nigeria
China reiterates the one-China principle as the foundation of its diplomatic relationship with Nigeria, cautioning against any pro-Taiwan moves. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-reaffirms-one-china-stance-warns-against-taiwan-moves-in-nigeria/
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Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo
Their top goalscorer Mbappe has come in for heavy criticism from the club's fans in recent weeks for a perceived lack of commitment to the cause. The post Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Harry, Meghan to produce Afghan war film
The film will be produced by the couple and their Archewell Productions scripted content head Tracy Ryerson, Netflix told AFP. The post Harry, Meghan to produce Afghan war film appeared first on Vanguard News.
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JUST IN: APC shifts Reps primary election
The party says all other previously announced primary election dates remain unchanged. The post JUST IN: APC shifts Reps primary election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Postpones House Of Reps Primary To Saturday
The postponement was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The post APC Postpones House Of Reps Primary To Saturday appeared first on Channels Television.
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IFC to Tinubu: We’ll explore investments in livestock, energy, housing in Nigeria
He lauded President Tinubu for the bold reforms initiated by his administration, especially the removal of the fuel subsidy and the harmonisation of the nation's exchange rate.
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2027: APC postpones House of Reps primaries, announces new date
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 general elections to Saturday, May 16, 2026. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Thursday. Morka said previously announced primary election dates for the  senate, state houses of assembly, governorship and presidential primaries […] 2027: APC postpones House of Reps primaries, announces new date
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Tinubu appoints DG for women development centre
President Bola Tinubu appoints Adedayo Laniyi as the new Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-appoints-dg-for-women-development-centre/
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“What Alexx Ekubbo should have done”: Yul Edochie laments colleague’s tragic death
Yul Edochie mourns Alexx Ekubo as he laments the tragic death of his colleague, revealing what the late actor should have done before his passing.
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China insists Taiwan not sovereign nation, defends territorial integrity
China has reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China principle, stating that Taiwan is not a sovereign nation but an inseparable part of Chinese territory. Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Dong Hairong, made this known on Thursday at a Media Salon held in Abuja by the Centre for China Studies and […] China insists Taiwan not sovereign nation, defends territorial integrity
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Yayi vows to sustain peaceful power transition in Ogun
Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), APC’s consensus candidate, promises to sustain the peaceful power transition tradition in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elect Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-vows-to-sustain-peaceful-power-transition-in-ogun/
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Abia judiciary workers end two-month strike, sign MoU with state government 
The Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has announced the suspension of its industrial action, which began on March 15, 2026. The suspension of the strike follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abia State Government aimed at resolving the lingering issues. The Chairman of JUSUN […] Abia judiciary workers end two-month strike, sign MoU with state government 
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IFC To Send Investment Mission To Nigeria After Tinubu Meeting In Rwanda – Presidency
President Tinubu, in his remarks, reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to leverage private capital for institutional and economic development. The post IFC To Send Investment Mission To Nigeria After Tinubu Meeting In Rwanda – Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.
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PDP screens Abia, Oyo, Enugu, other gov aspirants
PDP governorship aspirants from Abia, Oyo, and Enugu states outline their plans for good governance and critique current administrations after screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-screens-abia-oyo-enugu-other-gov-aspirants/
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Seven suspected illegal miners in Minna crackdown in Niger
Seven suspected illegal miners were arrested in Minna, Niger State, during a crackdown led by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mohammed Qasim Danjuma. The enforcement operation, carried out around 6:30 p.m. behind the Bilkebeb Shango area of Minna, targeted illegal mining activities reportedly taking place within a residential community on Tuesday evening. Nine motorcycles allegedly […] Seven suspected illegal miners in Minna crackdown in Niger
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Lady shares the only news that gladdened her heart after Alexx Ekubo's death
A Nigerian lady's post about the late Alexx Ekubo following his demise has touched the hearts of many Nigerians. The actor reportedly died of cancer.
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Atiku’s team meets US congressman over security, election issues
Learn about the Atiku US meeting with Congressman Riley Moore’s team to discuss Nigeria’s election integrity and security challenges ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-team-meets-us-congressman-over-security-election-issues/
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