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ADC screens over 70 governorship aspirants for primaries
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) screens over 70 governorship aspirants ahead of its 2027 primary elections in a transparent and professional exercise Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-screens-over-70-governorship-aspirants-for-primaries/
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Kwara NSCDC beefs up security ahead of Sallah
The Kwara NSCDC is intensifying Sallah security across the state, deploying personnel and enhancing surveillance to ensure a peaceful and safe celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-nscdc-beefs-up-security-ahead-of-sallah/
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Uzodimma defeats Okorocha in Imo APC senatorial primary
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, wins the Imo West APC senatorial primary, defeating former governor Rochas Okorocha by a landslide. Read More: https://punchng.com/uzodimma-defeats-okorocha-in-imo-apc-senatorial-primary/
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Ooni condemns Oyo school abduction, seeks united action against violent crimes 
The Ooni of Ife condemns the recent Oyo school abduction, describing it as unacceptable and calling for swift security action against violent crimes. Read More: https://punchng.com/ooni-condemns-oyo-school-abduction-seeks-united-action-against-violent-crimes/
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Okowa, Dafinone sweep APC senatorial primaries in Delta
Senator Ede Dafinone and ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa emerge as winners in the Delta APC senatorial primaries, defeating Ovie Omo-Agege and others. Read More: https://punchng.com/okowa-dafinone-sweep-apc-senatorial-primaries-in-delta/
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Kaduna gov appoints new Emir of Kagarko
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State appoints Alhaji Suleiman Sa’ad Abubakar as the new Emir of Kagarko following a rigorous selection process by kingmakers. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-appoints-new-emir-of-kagarko/
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Omo-Agege claims victory in Delta Central APC Senate primary
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has declared himself victorious in the APC Senate primary for Delta Central, citing a decisive win across all 85 wards. Read More: https://punchng.com/omo-agege-claims-victory-in-delta-central-apc-senate-primary/
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Osun Accord Party blames APC for secretariat attack
The Osun Accord Party headquarters in Osogbo was attacked by gunmen, leading the party to blame the APC and call for a thorough police investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-accord-party-blames-apc-for-secretariat-attack/
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Yahaya Bello wins APC senatorial primary for Kogi Central
Former Governor Yahaya Bello wins the APC senatorial primary for Kogi Central with 72,399 votes, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/yahaya-bello-wins-apc-senatorial-primary-for-kogi-central/
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Ex-Kaduna gov secures APC senatorial ticket
Former Kaduna Governor Mukhtar Yero has won the APC senatorial ticket for the Kaduna North district after defeating two other aspirants in the primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-kaduna-gov-secures-apc-senatorial-ticket/
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$1.3m, N746.7m fraud: Court refuses to lift ex-minister Sadiya Farouq arrest warrant
A court sustains the arrest warrant for former minister Sadiya Farouq over an alleged N746.7m fraud, despite her lawyer’s claim she is medically unfit. Read More: https://punchng.com/1-3m-n746-7m-fraud-court-refuses-to-lift-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-arrest-warrant/
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Borno Will Support Tinubu, APC In 2027 Elections –Zulum 
Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said the people of the state will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) in the 2027 general elections.   Zulum made the statement on Monday during the APC senatorial primary election for Borno Central held in Maiduguri, where […]
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Ogun Police arrest 23-year-old over alleged N10m fake bank transfer
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting residents and traders through fake bank transfer alerts in Agbado area of the state and adjoining communities. The post Ogun Police arrest 23-year-old over alleged N10m fake bank transfer appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No NERD Certificate, No Mobilisation, NYSC Tells Prospective Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has announced that prospective corps members without a compliance certificate from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) will not be mobilised for national service.   The Director of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC, Caroline Embu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the directive is […]
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Breaking: Popular PDP guber aspirant resigns, picks another party's senatorial ticket
Olufemi Ajadi, a popular former governorship aspirant of the PDP, has dumped the party and picked up the senatorial ticket of the APC for the 2027 elections.
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Dafinone Defeats Omo-Agege In Delta Central APC Primary With 116,252 To 3,643 Votes
The incumbent Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general election, following a resounding victory over former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in the party’s senatorial primaries held on Monday.   The primaries were conducted using the direct primary […]
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OAU Senate approves resumption, beginning of academic activities
The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has announced that students are to resume academic activities on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The announcement of the resumption is coming following the conclusion of a three-week mid-semester break. This was contained in an internal memorandum issued by I. B. Aronkola, the Principal Assistant Registrar, Senate Division, and addressed […] OAU Senate approves resumption, beginning of academic activities
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Police bust human trafficking syndicate in FCT, rescue 30 foreigners
The Force said on Monday that it has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime following the dismantling of a human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities. The post Police bust human trafficking syndicate in FCT, rescue 30 foreigners appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AFCON 2027: Super Eagles await opponents as CAF conducts qualifiers draw in Cairo
Nigeria enters the draw among the continent’s top-ranked nations after being placed in Pot 1 alongside Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Cameroon, DR Congo, Mali, South Africa and Burkina Faso. The post AFCON 2027: Super Eagles await opponents as CAF conducts qualifiers draw in Cairo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidency urges states to institutionalise human capital plans
The Presidency urges Nigerian states to institutionalise human capital development plans, stressing the need for investment in education, health, and skill Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-urges-states-to-institutionalise-human-capital-plans/
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Powerful governor secures APC senatorial tciket ahead of 2027 election
Governor Dapo Abiodun has won the APC primary election for Ogun East Senatorial District, polling 75,560 votes as he prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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Police arrest suspect over N10m fake transfer fraud in Ogun
Ogun police arrest a 23-year-old man for a N10m fake transfer fraud scheme targeting local vendors. Police urge businesses to verify all payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-n10m-fake-transfer-fraud-in-ogun/
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Katsina APC Primaries: Speaker Daura, Dandutse, Yar’adua clinch Senate tickets
The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahya Daura, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Katsina North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Daura won the party’s senatorial primary after polling 78,394 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ahmed Kabir, who scored 2,274 votes. The Katsina North […] Katsina APC Primaries: Speaker Daura, Dandutse, Yar’adua clinch Senate tickets
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Breaking: Popular PDP guber aspirant resigns, picks another party's senatorial ticket
Olufemi Ajadi, a popular former governorship aspirant of the PDP, has dumped the party and picked up the senatorial ticket of the APC for the 2027 elections.
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Mbata wins Imo East Senate ticket
Prince Alex Mbata has been declared the winner of the APC primary for the Imo East Senate ticket, securing 121,680 votes for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/mbata-wins-imo-east-senate-ticket/
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Oshiomhole, Ikpea Clinch APC Senate Tickets Unopposed In Edo
Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) senatorial candidate for Edo North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections after he was returned unopposed in the party’s primary. The primary election, conducted across the district in Edo State, saw Oshiomhole emerge through affirmation, with the […]
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Mourinho Ends Benfica’s Unbeaten League Campaign Without Title
Jose Mourinho completed an extraordinary unbeaten league season with Benfica, but the Portuguese giants were forced to settle for third place in the Primeira Liga despite failing to lose a single match throughout the campaign. Benfica sealed a 3-1 victory over Estoril in their final league game of the season, ensuring they finished the 2025/2026 […]
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Okonkwo Eager To Represent Nigeria After FIFA Approval
Wrexham’s first-choice goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has expressed his excitement about finally making his debut for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, following official confirmation from FIFA regarding his change of international allegiance. On April 6, 2026, world football’s governing body documented Okonkwo’s switch from England to Nigeria on its Change of Association platform. This ruling now clears the […]
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Senegal To Host 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup Of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced on Monday that Senegal will host the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marks a major vote of confidence in Senegal’s football infrastructure and organisational capabilities. The upcoming tournament will mark the second time the West African nation has hosted the continent’s premier beach […]
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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery reduces jet fuel price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,650 per liter from N1,750 per liter, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airlines and ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. The price adjustment was contained in a statement to DAILY POST on Monday. This is in […] BREAKING: Dangote Refinery reduces jet fuel price
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APC Vows To Reclaim Jigawa Southwest Senatorial District
The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to reclaim the Jigawa Southwest Senatorial District seat it lost to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Malam Bashir Kundu, stated this shortly after the conclusion of the state senatorial primary elections in Jigawa State. […]
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Iran Says Talks With U.S. On Peace Proposal Ongoing As Exchanges Continue
Iran has said discussions with the United States over a proposed peace framework remain active, insisting that diplomatic exchanges between both sides are continuing despite disagreements over key terms. Recent developments indicate that both countries have continued to trade proposals through intermediaries, particularly Pakistan, which has played a central role in facilitating communication between Washington […]
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West Ham Relegation May Cost London Taxpayers £2.5m Annually
London taxpayers may face an additional financial burden of up to £2.5 million annually if West Ham United are relegated from the Premier League due to the terms of the club’s lease agreement for the London Stadium. The Hammers currently sit 18th on the Premier League table with only one game remaining in the season […]
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Abiodun declared winner of Ogun East APC primaries
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday. According to figures announced by the Chief Returning Officer for Ogun East, Dr. Wale Bello, Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of a total of 99,503 votes cast to emerge […] Abiodun declared winner of Ogun East APC primaries
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Oyo abduction: Face insecurity or own failure, PDP tells Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aligned with Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday told President Bola Tinubu to either confront the country’s worsening insecurity head-on or accept responsibility for what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to protect Nigerians, following the killing of a mathematics teacher abducted during attacks on three schools in Oyo State. The post Oyo abduction: Face insecurity or own failure, PDP tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EPL: Man United goal should have been disallowed, says PGMO
The PGMOL has admitted Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest should have been ruled out for handball following a VAR controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/2145962-2/
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