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Gov Namadi confident of President Tinubu’s 2027 victory
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, stating that no opposition candidate, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, can prevent the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from retaining power. Namadi made the remarks after casting his vote during the APC presidential […] Gov Namadi confident of President Tinubu’s 2027 victory
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I adopted a girl with my late husband's eyes – A year later, I found a photo that crushed me
After adopting a girl with her late husband's rare eyes, a widow finds a hidden photo that uncovers a chilling family secret at home tied to her late husband.
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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women’s Champions League
Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time. The post Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women’s Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enugu ADC youth leaders back Amaechi’s presidential ambition
Enugu ADC youth leaders declare support for Rotimi Amaechi’s presidential ambition, insisting power remains in the South for 2027. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-adc-youth-leaders-back-amaechis-presidential-ambition/
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Lagos Nurses of 1980 set gather after 45 years, honour their legacy
“When you look at them, they are all grandmas and they look radiant,” Mrs Odukoya said warmly, drawing applause from the gathering.
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How My Ex-Husband’s Abuse Cost Me Four Pregnancies — Actress Basira Beere
Nollywood actress Omoshalewa Yusuf, professionally known as Basira Beere, has opened up about her previous marriage, revealing that she survived severe domestic violence, which led to multiple miscarriages. Speaking on a recent episode of the Talk To B podcast, the film star disclosed that she overlooked early red flags and advice from close associates who […]
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Oyo 2027: We Have Not Endorsed Any Guber Candidate – Omo Aj’orosun Club 
Omo Aj’orosun Club, a socio-cultural association in Ibadan, has debunked media reports being circulated that it has endorsed a particular candidate ahead of the 2027 Governorship election in Oyo State. A statement signed by the President, Mogaji Salahudeen Adeniyi and  General Secretary, Otunba Saheed Makinde, states categorically thus:  No Endorsement Was Made*: The leadership and [...]
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We Have Not Endorsed Any Guber Candidate, Says Omo Aj’orosun Club 
Omo Aj’orosun Club, a socio-cultural association in Ibadan, has debunked media reports being circulated that it has endorsed a particular candidate ahead of the 2027 Governorship election in Oyo State. A statement signed by the President, Mogaji Salahudeen Adeniyi and  General Secretary, Otunba Saheed Makinde, states categorically thus:  No Endorsement Was Made*: The leadership and [...]
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Alex Ekubo’s close friends speak out with heartfelt tributes after tragic loss
IK Ogbonna and Yomi Casual break their silence on Alexx Ekubo's tragic demise, sharing heartfelt tributes and memories as the Nollywood community mourns his loss.
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Tinubu Polls 277,192 Votes In APC Presidential Primaries In Bayelsa
May 23 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, polled 277,192 votes in the direct primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 105 wards in the eight local government areas of the state. Governor Douye Diri, who served as the state’s Coordinator/Collation Officer for the presidential primary, declared the results at the collation […] The post Tinubu Polls 277,192 Votes In APC Presidential Primaries In Bayelsa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Guinea 0-5 Nigeria: Flamingos secure big away win in U-17 World Cup qualifier
The result gives the Flamingos a significant advantage heading into the return leg in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday next week The post Guinea 0-5 Nigeria: Flamingos secure big away win in U-17 World Cup qualifier appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PRP Clears Donald Duke, Two Others For Presidential Primaries
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has screened and cleared three presidential aspirants to contest its forthcoming presidential primary ahead of the May 25, 2026 exercise The cleared aspirants are Dr. Nnaoke Ufere from Abia State, Engr. (Dr.) Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley from Edo State, and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke. The party’s National Chairman, […]
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Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians Over Alleged AI-Powered Romance Scam
Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals over an alleged artificial intelligence-powered romance scam operation uncovered in Nonthaburi Province, near Bangkok. Investigators described the operation as a sophisticated cyber fraud network believed to have targeted vulnerable victims through fake online relationships. The suspects were arrested on 22 May 2026 after Thai police raided three luxury […]
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Iheanacho’s strike helps Celtic win Scottish Cup, clinch double triumph
Celtic won the Scottish Cup with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline on Saturday, sealing the double seven days after their dramatic title triumph. The post Iheanacho’s strike helps Celtic win Scottish Cup, clinch double triumph appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ebola Claims More Lives, Other African Countries Seen At Risk
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international emergency. The post Ebola Claims More Lives, Other African Countries Seen At Risk appeared first on Channels Television.
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25-year-old man dies after falling into soakaway in Oyo
A 25-year-old man has died after accidentally falling into a soakaway in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Authorities urge caution around uncovered openings. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-year-old-man-dies-after-falling-into-soakaway-in-oyo/
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Premier League A Better Fit Than Eredivisie – Bassey
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that adapting to the Premier League felt more natural to him than his stint in the Netherlands. Despite initially facing criticism at Ajax, Bassey subsequently moved to Fulham, where he has since established himself as one of the division’s leading defenders. The Nigeria international has become a pivotal […]
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Police rescue 13 victims abducted along Benin-Lagos expressway
Edo State Police successfully rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin-Lagos expressway, utilizing drones and bush-combing tactics. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-13-victims-abducted-along-benin-lagos-expressway/
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Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary In Akwa Ibom With 389,197 Votes
His rival, Stanley Osifo, recorded zero votes. The post Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary In Akwa Ibom With 389,197 Votes appeared first on Channels Television.
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Jigawa gov reaffirms one million votes pledge for Tinubu in 2027 presidential election
Mr Namadi expressed confidence that the outcome of the presidential primary would send a strong signal to opposition parties that the APC is on track for a sweeping victory at all levels in the 2027 general elections. The post Jigawa gov reaffirms one million votes pledge for Tinubu in 2027 presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Edo Police Rescue All 13 Abducted Passengers Along Benin-Lagos Expressway
May 23 (THEWILL) — The Edo State Police Command says it has rescued all 13 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Lagos Expressway, following a coordinated operation involving aerial surveillance, drones, intelligence gathering and sustained bush-combing tactics. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Benin City, […] The post Edo Police Rescue All 13 Abducted Passengers Along Benin-Lagos Expressway appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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APC Presidential Primary: Tinubu Dominates With 280,468 Votes As Osifo Records Zero
Governor Fubara said the successful outcome of the primary was a result of proper planning and coordination by party stakeholders. The post APC Presidential Primary: Tinubu Dominates With 280,468 Votes As Osifo Records Zero appeared first on Channels Television.
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Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for ‘humanitarian reasons’
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat for "humanitarian reasons", a royal court statement said on Saturday. The post Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for ‘humanitarian reasons’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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12 terrorists killed in foiled attack on Borno military base — Army
The army said the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the Sector 1 area of the joint task force operation. The post 12 terrorists killed in foiled attack on Borno military base — Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Primaries: Kefas To Set Up Peace, Reconciliation Committee
Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has announced plans to constitute a reconciliation and peace committee to address grievances arising from the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state. Kefas made the disclosure while reacting to the outcome of the APC presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly primaries. He called on aggrieved […]
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Affirmation: Kaduna APC unanimously endorse Tinubu
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kaduna State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as presidential candidate in next year’s election on Saturday. The affirmation exercise, conducted across all 255 political wards in the 23 local government areas of the state, witnessed a large turnout of party members and stakeholders who rallied behind […] Affirmation: Kaduna APC unanimously endorse Tinubu
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President Tinubu’s Re-Election Not Negotiable – Eradiri
May 23 (THEWILL) — A former governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has led the door-to-door campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to monitor the presidential primary election in his ward, declaring that the reelection of the President is not negotiable. Eradiri, who represented the campaign founded by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias […] The post President Tinubu’s Re-Election Not Negotiable – Eradiri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Galadima wins Adamawa APC governorship primary, Haske fumes
Mr Galadima polled 414,444 votes, while House of Representatives member Abdulrazak Namdas placed second with 86,004 votes. Abdulrahman Haske came third with 65,424 votes. The post Galadima wins Adamawa APC governorship primary, Haske fumes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Presidential Primaries: Tinubu Wins Ward With 4,996 Votes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday secured a decisive victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held at L2 Ward, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, polling a total of 4,996 votes. The exercise featured two aspirants for the APC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election — President Tinubu […]
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Three killed, commuters abducted as ‘herdsmen’ attack Benue communities, Police checkpoint
Three persons were reportedly killed, several others sustained injuries while some were abducted following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. The post Three killed, commuters abducted as ‘herdsmen’ attack Benue communities, Police checkpoint appeared first on Vanguard News.
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U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos hammer Guinea 5-0 in Abidjan
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Nigeria’s Flamingos put one foot in the next round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after a commanding 5-0 victory over Guinea in the first leg of their second-round clash in Abidjan on Saturday. Captain Harmony Chidi starred for the Flamingos with a brilliant hat-trick, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi [...]
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APC Primary: Tinubu Wins 100% In Zulum’s Ward
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election, has secured a unanimous victory in Mafa Ward of Borno State, the home ward of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The direct primary election was held at Mafa Central Primary School and supervised by the Chairperson […]
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Matawalle Leads Zamfara APC In Formal Endorsement Of President Tinubu’s 2027 Ambition
May 23 (THEWILL) — Former Zamfara State Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, on Saturday, led thousands of supporters in his hometown and Maradun South ward (Runfar Makaranta) to reaffirm support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. […] The post Matawalle Leads Zamfara APC In Formal Endorsement Of President Tinubu’s 2027 Ambition appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Tinubu wins APC primary in Gombe with 450,517 votes
President Bola Tinubu secured 450,517 votes in the APC presidential primary in Gombe, demonstrating strong support for his 2027 bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-wins-apc-primary-in-gombe-with-450517-votes/
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Plateau APC Governorship Aspirant Bida Rejects Primary Results
Naval Commander Yilchini Jan Bida (rtd.), an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Plateau State, has rejected the outcome of the exercise, describing the process and the declared results as “flawed” and lacking credibility. Bida, in a statement issued in Jos, expressed strong objection to the declaration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang […]
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25% Of People Will Develop Cancer In Their Lifetime – Expert
The Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof. Kunle Odunsi, has raised concerns over the rising global burden of cancer, revealing that one in four people will develop the disease in their lifetime. Prof. Odunsi made this known in Abuja during the public […]
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