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Police arrest suspected bandit informants, recover 97 livestock in Sokoto
Sokoto police arrest two suspected bandit informants and terrorism financiers, recovering 97 rustled livestock in separate successful operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-bandit-informants-recover-97-livestock-in-sokoto/
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Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
Iran’s national football team travels to Turkey for a training camp and friendlies to complete its World Cup preparation and secure US visas. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-confirms-squad-heading-to-turkey-for-world-cup-preparation/
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Enugu warns residents against defacing bus shelters
The Enugu State government has issued a strict warning against the defacement of new bus shelters. Offenders face heavy fines and legal prosecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-warns-residents-against-defacing-bus-shelters/
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Kebbi: Senator dumps APC ahead of Monday primary
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki resigns from the APC in Kebbi State, citing internal party crises. His exit comes just before the senatorial primary election. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-senator-dumps-apc-ahead-of-monday-primary/
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Big Brother Naija is back; registration portal opens
The audition will be held in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. The post Big Brother Naija is back; registration portal opens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ogun gov race : PDP clears Adebutu
The PDP has officially cleared Oladipupo Adebutu for the 2027 Ogun gov race. Supporters see this as a key step towards a new direction for the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-race-pdp-clears-adebutu/
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850-bed UCTH overstretched, serves over 5m patients -CMD
The CMD noted that, aside being the only tertiary healthcare facility servicing the state, UCTH also serviced neighbouring states of Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi. The post 850-bed UCTH overstretched, serves over 5m patients -CMD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UCH resident doctors declare warning strike over assault
According to the association, Mr Oyenigba had earlier verbally assaulted the members of staff before stripping the doctors of their clothing and threatening further harm after his arrest. The post UCH resident doctors declare warning strike over assault appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP clears Adebutu for Ogun guber primary ahead of 2027 poll
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cleared former governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, to participate in the party’s governorship primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post PDP clears Adebutu for Ogun guber primary ahead of 2027 poll appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: INEC confirms 22 political parties meet membership register submission deadline
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all the 22 registered political parties in the country submitted their membership registers on time in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of Information and Voter Education [...]
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Cubana Chief Priest loses bid for APC reps ticket in Imo
Cubana Chief Priest has lost the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for a seat in the House of Representatives.  The post Cubana Chief Priest loses bid for APC reps ticket in Imo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kadpoly Is Centre Of Tech Excellence — Uba Sani
Kaduna Polytechnic has remained a vital centre for technical education, innovation, entrepreneurship and professional excellence, which has produced graduates who have shaped industries, strengthened institutions and contributed to public life. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State made this known at the 70th anniversary of the polytechnic and its combined convocation ceremony which held at the […]
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‘Not same Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killed in 2024’ – DHQ clarifies identity of dead ISWAP commander
The Defence Headquarters has clarified the recent public discussions surrounding the neutralisation of a prominent terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki. DAILY POST reports that a collaborative operation with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026, led to the killing of Bilal Al-Minuki. Following the development, certain media outlets referenced a similar operation from 2024, […] ‘Not same Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killed in 2024’ – DHQ clarifies identity of dead ISWAP commander
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Late arrival, hijacking of materials disrupt Benue APC NASS primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly primaries in Benue State were disrupted by the late arrival and alleged hijacking of election materia Read More: https://punchng.com/late-arrival-hijacking-of-materials-disrupt-benue-apc-nass-primaries/
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Oborevwori, deputy hail peaceful APC primaries in Delta
Delta Governor Oborevwori and his deputy commend the peaceful and unified conduct of the APC primaries in Delta State across various constituencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-deputy-hail-peaceful-apc-primaries-in-delta/
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Netanyahu calls for gradual end to US military aid to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel should gradually reduce its reliance on United States military assistance, a move that signals a potential shift in the long-standing defence partnership between both countries. Speaking in a recent interview on CBS programme 60 Minutes, Netanyahu stated that Israel should begin immediately scaling down the financial […] Netanyahu calls for gradual end to US military aid to Israel
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Police Mourn 17 Officers Killed In Yobe Terrorist Attack
The police also noted that several personnel of the Nigerian Army were killed while repelling the attack. The post Police Mourn 17 Officers Killed In Yobe Terrorist Attack appeared first on Channels Television.
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 How APC Reps candidates emerged during primaries in Delta
Candidates have emerged at the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary elections across Delta State. While elections took place in some areas, Option A4 and consensus arrangements were adopted in others. Onoyake was declared winner in the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency by the returning officer, Mr. Charles Aniagwu. Speaking with journalists after the exercise, […]  How APC Reps candidates emerged during primaries in Delta
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Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager — Reports
Reports indicate Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Chelsea manager, a major move for the club after his success with Bayer Leverkusen. Read More: https://punchng.com/alonso-set-for-appointment-as-chelsea-manager-reports/
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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins House of Reps ticket for 3rd tenure
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket to contest for the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in the 2027 election. Kalu, who was elected in 2019 and 2023, emerged as the APC candidate on Saturday unopposed. He was elected by delegates from the […] Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins House of Reps ticket for 3rd tenure
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Celtic win Scottish title after late comeback
Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to beat Hearts 3–1 on the final day of the season in Glasgow.
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EPL: Liverpool must bring back ‘heavy metal’ football, says Salah
Mohamed Salah calls for Liverpool to return to their ‘heavy metal’ football style after a disappointing loss, questioning the team’s current direction. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-must-bring-back-heavy-metal-football-says-salah/
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Army arrests suspected gunrunner linked to notorious terror kingpins in Katsina
Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West. This is contained in a statement posted on X by a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama. Makama revealed that  the suspect, identified as Saidu […] Army arrests suspected gunrunner linked to notorious terror kingpins in Katsina
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EPL: Ex-Chelsea star, Joe Cole gives only reason Man City won’t win title
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has given the only reason Manchester City won’t win the Premier League this season. Cole spoke following Man City’s FA Cup triumph over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. He also labelled Pep Guardiola’s side as the best team in Europe on current form. “The only reason they won’t win […] EPL: Ex-Chelsea star, Joe Cole gives only reason Man City won’t win title
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Four Imo Reps lose return tickets in APC primaries
Four incumbent House of Reps members lose their return tickets in the Imo APC primaries. See the full list of winners from the state’s primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-imo-reps-lose-return-tickets-in-apc-primaries/
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Huge Turnout As Obasa Gets House Of Reps Ticket
A massive crowd of party supporters and card-carrying members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday thronged Agege to validate the emergence of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, as the party’s consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The primary […]
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Wike orders treatment of victims as building collapses in Abuja
A three-storey building under construction on Saturday collapsed at Durumi, area 3 near Gudu Market in Abuja. The collapsed building led to the death of five people while one others were rescued alive from the rubble. DAILY POST gathered that the Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, Mandate Secretary on Health, Dolapo Fasawe personally attended to […] Wike orders treatment of victims as building collapses in Abuja
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Gombe APC primaries peaceful, orderly — Governor Inuwa Yahaya
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries held across the state on Saturday as peaceful and orderly. Speaking to journalists after voting at Jekadafari Ward, the governor said he was impressed by the turnout of party members and the smooth conduct of the exercise across the […] Gombe APC primaries peaceful, orderly — Governor Inuwa Yahaya
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Massive Turnout As Ogun APC Holds Reps Primaries
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday conducted its House of Representatives primary elections across the 234 wards of the state, recording a massive turnout of party members in what was largely described as a peaceful exercise. The primaries, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at […]
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Anxiety, panic as APC primary turns violence in southern, northern states
There was violence at the APC primaries in two hotspots in two powerful states in the northern and southern parts of the country, leading to tension in the area.
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Uba Sani Advises Pharmacists To Wage War On Quacks
Governor Uba Sani has advised Pharmacists to jealously guard their profession against quacks, in order to safeguard the public and to ensure a sound healthcare delivery system. The Governor gave the advice at the public presentation of a book to mark the 70th birthday of Professor Ahmed Tijani Mora, a renown pharmacist, at Hotel 17 […]
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2027: Odufowokan Dismisses Daniel’s Claims, Predicts Abiodun’s Victory
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr. Dare Odufowokan, has faulted claims by Senator Gbenga Daniel that he won the Ogun East senatorial ticket in 2023 through a primary election. Speaking during an interview on Television Continental on Saturday, Odufowokan alleged that no primary election took place, insisting that Senator Daniel […]
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Tinubu’s administration has destroyed democracy – Galadima
"I want to say that no political party in the opposition can do direct primaries and come out completely clean” The post Tinubu’s administration has destroyed democracy – Galadima appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Depositors Must Come First In Failed Bank Liquidation — Justice Kanyip
The President of the National Industrial Court (NIC), Justice Benedict Kanyip, has urged judges handling failed bank liquidation cases to strictly adhere to the legal order of priority, insisting that depositors should rank ahead of all other claimants. He said depositors must take precedence over employees, shareholders, and unsecured creditors during liquidation proceedings. Justice Kanyip […]
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Kalu secures APC Reps ticket unopposed
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket unopposed for the Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/kalu-secures-apc-reps-ticket-unopposed/
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Nollywood producers prioritise beauty over talent – Shine Rosman claims
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has said Nigerian filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent when in terms of casting actresses. Speaking in a recent episode of the Baaj and Paul podcast, Rosman said the emphasis on beauty was eroding talents from Nollywood. She said the demand for beauty in Nollywood has led to some actresses undergoing surgeries […] Nollywood producers prioritise beauty over talent – Shine Rosman claims
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