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Sallah: FRSC issues traffic diversion on Abuja–Kaduna highway
FRSC advises motorists on Abuja-Kaduna traffic congestion during Sallah, recommending alternative routes and urging discipline to ease movement. Read More: https://punchng.com/sallah-frsc-issues-traffic-diversion-on-abuja-kaduna-highway/
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Shettima reaffirms Nigeria-Benin ties, calls for deeper regional cooperation
Vice President Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria-Benin relations, emphasizing shared history, culture, and economic interest Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-nigeria-benin-ties-calls-for-deeper-regional-cooperation/
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PDP declares Yakubu Lado winner of Katsina governorship primary
Senator Yakubu Lado wins the Katsina State PDP governorship primary election, set to fly the party’s flag in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-declares-yakubu-lado-winner-of-katsina-governorship-primary/
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Tinubu polls 10.99m votes to clinch APC presidential ticket
President Bola Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress APC presidential primary election with 10,999,967 votes, comprehensively defeating his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 16,504 votes across the 37 states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT. The post Tinubu polls 10.99m votes to clinch APC presidential ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian govt suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, nine others
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has ordered its directorates to suspend services to 11 domestic airlines. The NCAA also placed them on its updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list over unpaid statutory charges owed to the regulator. An internal memo by the agency’s Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, ordered all departments […] Nigerian govt suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, nine others
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PDP affirms Lamido as sole governorship candidate for Jigawa 2027 polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Mustapha Sule Lamido as its sole governorship candidate for Jigawa State in the 2027 general election. Isah Ahmad, chairman of the primary election committee, announced Mustapha as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming 2027 general election following the party’s consensus. He said the affirmation is in line with […] PDP affirms Lamido as sole governorship candidate for Jigawa 2027 polls
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Trump welcomes Nigeria’s envoy Are, signals stronger US–Nigeria ties
President of the United States, Donald Trump, has welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are. The post Trump welcomes Nigeria’s envoy Are, signals stronger US–Nigeria ties appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Shettima returns to Abuja after Wadagni’s inauguration in Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja, after attending the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni of Benin Republic. DAILY POST reports that Shettima headed straight to the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre for the final collation of the APC presidential primary results. The Vice President had on Saturday, jetted to Benin Republic for the inauguration. He […] Shettima returns to Abuja after Wadagni’s inauguration in Benin Republic
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Terrorists kill three, abduct 15 worshippers in Kwara
The incident occurred on Saturday around 10:30 pm, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Kwara Police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. The post Terrorists kill three, abduct 15 worshippers in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Muslim group task govt to fast-track release of abducted teachers, students in Oyo
Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADS, has appealed to both Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fast track the release of students and teachers who were abducted in the state recently.  The society made the call in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday.  Recall that about 39 students and […] Muslim group task govt to fast-track release of abducted teachers, students in Oyo
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460m Abuja CCTV Project: SERAP Demands Full Disclosure, Threatens Contempt Action as FG Says No Record Of Local Contractors
May 24 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has admitted that it lacks detailed records identifying Nigerian contractors, subcontractors, and other local beneficiaries involved in the $460 million Abuja CCTV security project, sparking fresh demands for full disclosure and accountability from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The disclosure was contained in a letter by […] The post 460m Abuja CCTV Project: SERAP Demands Full Disclosure, Threatens Contempt Action as FG Says No Record Of Local Contractors appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Garners 10.99m Votes, Floors Osifo To Emerge APC 2027 Presidential Candidate
President Bola Tinubu has defeated Stanley Osifo in the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential primaries to clinch the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only rival who scored 16,504 in APC presidential primaries held in 8,809 wards across the country. This emerged from the ongoing national collation […]
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Army flags social media accounts created to impersonate senior officers
In a disclaimer issued on Saturday, the army said the impersonators were operating fraudulent Facebook accounts bearing the name of an officer. The post Army flags social media accounts created to impersonate senior officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army warns public over fake social media accounts impersonating top generals
The Nigerian Army issues a strong warning against fake social media accounts impersonating top generals to scam the public. Stay vigilant and report suspic Read More: https://punchng.com/army-warns-public-over-fake-social-media-accounts-impersonating-top-generals/
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Benue PDP gov candidate, Aondoakaa, picks 38-year-old as running mate
Benue PDP governorship candidate, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, selects 38-year-old Dr. Oyije Ochaekiti-Ogbenjuwa as his running mate for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-gov-candidate-aondoakaa-picks-38-year-old-as-running-mate/
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APC Begins Collation Of Presidential Primary Results
President Bola Tinubu faced businessman and former PDP aspirant Stanley Osifo in the contest after Osifo emerged as the only challenger to purchase the party’s ₦100 million nomination form. The post APC Begins Collation Of Presidential Primary Results appeared first on Channels Television.
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US Embassy, Lagos Consulate to close Monday for Memorial Day
The US Embassy in Abuja and Lagos Consulate will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Plan accordingly for the US Embassy closure. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-lagos-consulate-to-close-monday-for-memorial-day/
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Marital Therapist’ questions Nigeria’s obsession with marriage
Toyin Abraham’s Marital Therapist explores domestic abuse and the societal pressure surrounding marriage, using a familiar Nollywood relationship plot. The post MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Marital Therapist’ questions Nigeria’s obsession with marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police arrest 17 suspected cultists, recover cannabis in Anambra raids
Anambra State Police Command arrests 17 suspected cultists in Awka raids, recovering cannabis and other exhibits. Investigation ongoing into cult-related a Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-17-suspected-cultists-recover-cannabis-in-anambra-raids/
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Unity Cup: Super Eagles camp bubbles with 17 players
17 players are now in the Super Eagles camp for the Unity Cup in London, DAILY POST reports. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, Chibuike Nwaiwu, and Rafiu Durosinmi are the latest arrivals in camp. 14 players arrived at the team’s camp on Saturday, as they gear up for their semi-final clash against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Éric Chelle’s […] Unity Cup: Super Eagles camp bubbles with 17 players
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Allegations, false narratives to demarket Peter Obi are being exposed – Yunusa Tanko
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko has claimed that all the “allegations and false narratives” used to demarket the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi are gradually being exposed. Tanko said the allegations were propaganda designed to distract Nigerians from electing politicians with “competence, accountability, and good governance.” […] Allegations, false narratives to demarket Peter Obi are being exposed – Yunusa Tanko
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NABTEB Extends 2026 Entrance Registration, Moves Exam To June 13
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into technical colleges across Nigeria to May 31, 2026. The Board also announced a shift in the examination date from June 6 to June 13, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued […]
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Shehu Sani Warns Faye-Sonko Rift Could Affect Youth Politics
Former Senator Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the deepening political crisis in Senegal, warning that the collapse of the country’s youthful political movement could discourage similar aspirations among young Africans. Sani made the remarks in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday while reacting to the fallout between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye […]
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NCAA suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, nine others over debts
The NCAA has suspended services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, and nine other Nigerian airlines due to unpaid statutory charges. This impacts regulatory support. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-suspends-services-to-air-peace-ibom-air-nine-others-over-debts/
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My daughter wore a black dress to her wedding – When I found out why, I was left speechless
I thought I knew every detail of my daughter's dream wedding until she walked down the aisle in a black dress, revealing a shocking truth that changed everything.
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Ebola alert: NCDC declares high importation risk, activates emergency response nationwide
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD importation amid the worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ,DRC,and Uganda. The post Ebola alert: NCDC declares high importation risk, activates emergency response nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NDLEA arrests 63-year-old chinese woman over N2bn drug Haul at Lagos airport
By Ado Oyeyemi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman, Ting Hung Kiong, over an alleged attempt to smuggle a large consignment of illicit drugs into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency disclosed that the suspect, a Chinese national said to have [...]
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Bandits Attack Prayer Ground In Kwara, Kill Three, Abduct 15
The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday while worshippers were holding a night vigil at the prayer ground. The post Bandits Attack Prayer Ground In Kwara, Kill Three, Abduct 15 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Super Eagles camp swells with 17 players for Unity Cup 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Seventeen players are now in the Super Eagles camp in London ahead of the Unity Cup, Prompt News Online reports. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, and forward Rafiu Durosinmi were the latest players to arrive in camp. Fourteen players reported to camp on Saturday as preparations intensified for Tuesday’s semi-final [...]
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Osifo scores zero as Tinubu sweeps FCT, Delta, Kogi, others in APC primary
President Bola Tinubu secured a landslide victory in the APC presidential primary, sweeping votes in FCT, Delta, Kogi, and other states. Stanley Osifo scor Read More: https://punchng.com/osifo-scores-zero-as-tinubu-sweeps-fct-delta-kogi-others-in-apc-primary/
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Midnight blaze destroys apartments in Kwara community
By Ado Oyeyemi A fire outbreak in the early hours of Sunday destroyed parts of a residential building at Tewo-Gbore Street, Ogele Ori-Sunbare in the Eyenkorin area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred around 12:38 a.m., affected a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment as well as a two-bedroom flat within the [...]
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Why Visit Athens, Greece?
Because Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its history runs across 3,400 years. Human presence is said to have begun around the 11th and 7th millennia BC. It is recognised as the birthplace of Western civilisation and the largest city in Greece. Because once you set foot […]
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Benue PDP guber candidate Aondoakaa picks 38-year-old doctor as running mate
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State for the 2027 election, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has unveiled 38-year-old Dr Oyije Ochaekiti Ogbenjuwa as his running mate. Aondoakaa announced the choice during the party’s congress held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Speaking at the event, the PDP flagbearer outlined key […] Benue PDP guber candidate Aondoakaa picks 38-year-old doctor as running mate
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Crude Oil: Niger Woos Dangote, Others Over Bida Basin Exploration
Niger State government has asked the Dangote Group and other private sector operators to consider playing a role the exploration of crude oil at the Bida Basin of Niger State. Speaking at a fireside session on the Dangote Special Day at the just concluded Niger National Trade Fair in Minna, the commissioner for for Trade, […]
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NDLEA Intercepts Massive Drug Shipments, Arrests Chinese National at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese grandmother, Ting Hung Kiong, for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of “Canadian Loud,” a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, a Chinese national reportedly naturalised in Malaysia, was apprehended by NDLEA […]
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Jim Iyke Opens Up On Marriage Breakdown, Emotional Struggles
Jim Iyke has spoken candidly about the circumstances that contributed to the collapse of his marriage. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the Nollywood actor revealed that he became completely consumed by fatherhood during a difficult period in his life. According to Jim Iyke, although he devoted himself to being a good father, the […]
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