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Labour Party sets up screening committee for primaries
Nigeria’s Labour Party has formed an eight-member committee to screen aspirants for its upcoming primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-party-sets-up-screening-committee-for-primaries/
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Students, teachers hospitalised as gas leak hits Ogun schools again
A second Ogun gas leak in Ijebu Ode sends over 100 students and teachers to the hospital. Authorities investigate elevated methane levels in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-teachers-hospitalised-as-gas-leak-hits-ogun-schools-again/
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Possible contenders in UK Labour Party leadership race
Who could lead the UK Labour Party? Explore the top contenders in the Labour Party leadership race, including Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, and Andy Burnha Read More: https://punchng.com/possible-contenders-in-uk-labour-party-leadership-race/
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Adamawa APC screens 115 aspirants for Assembly primaries
The Adamawa State APC chapter has screened 115 aspirants for its upcoming assembly primaries, confirming its readiness to conduct direct primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-screens-115-aspirants-for-assembly-primaries/
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Nigeria’s first science museum to open May 21 in Abuja
Nigeria’s first dedicated science museum opens in Abuja, offering interactive exhibits, educational resources, and fostering a deeper appreciation for scie Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-first-science-museum-to-open-may-21-in-abuja/
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Atiku demands release of El-Rufai before Eid celebrations, says detention unfair
Atiku Abubakar describes El-Rufai’s detention before Eid-el-Kabir as cruel and unjust, calling for his immediate release to uphold civil liberties. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-demands-release-of-el-rufai-before-eid-celebrations-says-detention-unfair/
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EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over N36m fraud in Lagos
Social media influencer Blessing CEO faces a two-count charge from the EFCC over an alleged N36 million fraud. She has pleaded not guilty in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-blessing-ceo-over-n36m-fraud-in-lagos/
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Over 327 arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal mining -Alake
Over 327 individuals, including foreign nationals, arrested in a nationwide illegal mining crackdown in Nigeria, with some suspects linked to terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-327-arrested-in-nationwide-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-alake/
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Alleged ₦36m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Social Media Influencer Blessing CEO
Blessing CEO was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of ₦36,000,000.00. The post Alleged ₦36m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Social Media Influencer Blessing CEO appeared first on Channels Television.
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Alleged N36m Fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned in court, remanded in EFCC custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, over an alleged N36 million fraud. Blessing CEO was arraigned Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The statement shared on the anti-graft agency’s website, revealed that Blessing […] Alleged N36m Fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned in court, remanded in EFCC custody
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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife, Victoria, ‘s collective wealth reached an estimated £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion) this year, the Rich List compilers said. That moved them into second place in the list of the Read More: https://punchng.com/beckham-becomes-first-british-billionaire-sportsman/
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Free El-Rufai Before Sallah, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Uba Sani
  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, condemning his continued detention as cruel, unjustifiable and deeply troubling amid preparations for Eid al-Kabir celebrations. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in […] The post Free El-Rufai Before Sallah, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Uba Sani appeared first on OsunDefender.
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2027 election: Drama as UK speaks on Nigeria's poll
Nigerians have started reacting as the United Kingdom authority clarified its position on the 2027 general elections in Nigeria as envoy visited top governor.
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EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud, Trial Begins June 5
May 15, (THEWILL) — Popular social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36 million property fraud involving a Lekki duplex in Lagos. The defendant was arraigned on Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the […] The post EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud, Trial Begins June 5 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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2026 Prize For Science, Inovation Attracts 237 Entries
  The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has recorded an historic milestone, attracting a record-breaking 237 entries, the highest number of submissions since the Prize was established n in 2004. The submissions were formally handed over to the Prize’s Advisory Board at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, marking […]
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Benue APC panel clears 11 of 50 disqualified aspirants
The Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State has approved the return of 11 aspirants who were previously barred from taking part in the party’s House of Assembly primaries. This decision followed the panel’s review of 50 appeals submitted by dissatisfied aspirants after the initial screening results were released. In a […] Benue APC panel clears 11 of 50 disqualified aspirants
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LaLiga: Mbappe reveals mistake he made at Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed that the mistake he made at the club this season was his failure to help the Los Blancos win trophies this season. The Frenchman spoke at his post-match interview after Real Madrid’s LaLiga 2-0 win against Real Oviedo on Thursday. “My mistake was not helping the team win titles. […] LaLiga: Mbappe reveals mistake he made at Real Madrid
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Five Rivers Police Inspectors Dismissed Over Robbery, Kidnapping
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed five inspectors attached to its Department of Operations over allegations of armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion and conspiracy. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, confirmed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday and released by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe. Placid said the officers […] The post Five Rivers Police Inspectors Dismissed Over Robbery, Kidnapping appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Ayra Starr Opens Up On How Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis Shaped Her Childhood
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, has spoken candidly about the impact of unstable electricity supply on her upbringing, saying life could have been very different if she had grown up with steady power. Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York City, the singer reflected on how persistent electricity […]
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Qoray Launches National Dealer-Owned Electric Mobility Franchise for Last-Mile Transportation
Qoray Mobility & Energies Limited has launched its Dealer-Owned, Dealer-Operated (DODO) model, a scalable electric mobility initiative designed to accelerate clean last-mile transportation adoption while enabling local entrepreneurs to build infrastructure-backed mobility businesses across Nigeria. The model allows independent dealers to own and operate electric tricycle fleets within their territories while leveraging Qoray’s integrated mobility Read More: https://punchng.com/qoray-launches-national-dealer-owned-electric-mobility-franchise-for-last-mile-transportation/
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Mo Abudu Disclaims AI-Generated Deepfake Video
The Founder of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has raised an alarm over the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals to impersonate high-profile individuals in financial scams. In a formal disclaimer issued on Thursday, the media mogul distanced herself from a viral video circulating on social media which uses deepfake technology to replicate her […]
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Rennes join Real Madrid, Chelsea in race for Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna
French club Stade Rennais have reportedly joined Real Madrid and other European giants in the race to sign Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from AIK.
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You’re not citizen if you don’t pay tax -Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that no one is a citizen if he does not pay taxes to the constituted authority. Tinubu stated this, Friday at the Africa CEO Forum currently taking place in Rwanda. He said nobody wants to pay tax ordinarily but wants to enjoy the infrastructural facility built by the government. “Taxation is not […] You’re not citizen if you don’t pay tax -Tinubu
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FCT relaunches ‘Operation Sweep’ to tackle emerging threats
The operation draws personnel from the military, police, Department of State Services, Civil Defence Corps and various paramilitary organisations in a coordinated push to tighten security across all area councils in the territory and into neighbouring states. The post FCT relaunches ‘Operation Sweep’ to tackle emerging threats appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Celebrating a mentor: Comrade Segun Osoba, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Yesterday, we lost a comrade, mentor, friend and teacher, Dr Ṣẹ́gun Òṣọbà. He was a patriot and socialist who was deeply committed to Nigeria. He was 92 years old and passed on peacefully at his Ijẹbu-Ode residence yesterday morning. I last met Dr Osoba in 2015 when I attended his 80th birthday celebration in Ijebu […] The post Celebrating a mentor: Comrade Segun Osoba, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NEMA unveils nationwide campaign to reduce disasters
Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide disaster reduction campaign to minimize casualties, especially from floodin Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-unveils-nationwide-campaign-to-reduce-disasters/
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Friend recalls private chat with Alexx Ekubo before his death, posts names actor fondly called him
A young man took to social media to speak about popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo and the sweet names the actor fondly called him long before his death.
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Rivers police dismiss five inspectors over robbery, kidnapping
Read about the Rivers police dismissal of five officers involved in a criminal syndicate engaged in armed robbery, kidnapping, and extortion. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-police-dismiss-five-inspectors-over-robbery-kidnapping/
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BREAKING: APC Primary: Police arrest armed thugs connected to serving lawmaker in Ekiti
The Police have arrested armed thugs allegedly sponsored by a serving House of Representatives member in Ekiti State. The State Police Commissioner, Falade Adegoroye Michael, announced the arrest on Friday during a press conference. The suspects, who were referred to by the police as “armed hoodlums with dangerous weapons” were arrested at 9pm on Thursday at Onikoyi Hotel, Ikun-Ekiti, after intelligence […] BREAKING: APC Primary: Police arrest armed thugs connected to serving lawmaker in Ekiti
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Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned, remanded in EFCC custody
Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case. The post Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned, remanded in EFCC custody appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lateef Adedimeji hails Davido after surprise linkup at an event
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji shared beautiful photos from his surprise meetup with Davido. The movie star explained the things he admires most about the singer
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Tambuwal withdraws from Sokoto Senate race for ex-commissioner
Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal withdraws from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race, handing the ADC ticket to Faruk Malami-Yabo for party unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-withdraws-from-sokoto-senate-race-for-ex-commissioner/
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Troops neutralise suspected Lakurawa terrorists, recover arms, ammunition in Sokoto operation
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised suspected members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group and recovered weapons during operations in Sokoto and Katsina States. The development was disclosed in a press release posted on the official page of the Defence Headquarters Nigeria on May 15, 2026. According to the statement, troops responded to a […] Troops neutralise suspected Lakurawa terrorists, recover arms, ammunition in Sokoto operation
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EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Burnley, others
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has provided his predictions for the Premier League match-day 37 games taking place on Friday, Sunday, and Monday, respectively. Aston Villa will tackle Liverpool at home on Friday night, while Manchester United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday. Arsenal will host Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, while Newcastle United will tackle West Ham […] EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Burnley, others
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Read how lady who knew Alexx Ekubo described his character
A lady who knew Alexx Ekubo since they were teenagers shared their last chat before he died. What she said about his personality got people talking.
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Female MC shares what she noticed after checking Frank Edoho's Instagram page
A female MC has reacted to Frank Edoho's ongoing saga involving his second ex-wife. She visited his Instagram page and shared what she noticed immediately.
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