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ADC Faction Picks Chris Uba as 2027 Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced businessman Prof. Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The faction said the decision followed a consensus arrangement after other aspirants stepped down under its internal selection process. ...

June 1, 2026

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Olawepo-Hashim Wins Accord Party 2027 Presidential Ticket

KEY POINTS Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate after polling 423,902 affirmative votes in its nationwide affirmation primaries. The exercise, conducted across several states, saw him as the sole aspirant and was described as peaceful and transparent by party...

June 1, 2026

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Lagos resumes monthly sanitation exercise from April 25

Lagos State has announced the resumption of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise starting April 25, with residents required to clean surroundings and clear drains every last Saturday of the month.

March 28, 2026

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Nigerians in India report racial profiling, visa crackdown

Nigerians in India are raising alarm over racial profiling, police brutality, and discriminatory visa fees as student bodies demand urgent diplomatic intervention from the Nigerian government.

March 28, 2026

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Kogi Polytechnic Lecturer Slumps, Dies During Lecture

KEY POINTS Kogi State Polytechnic lecturer Anslem Ojodomo collapsed and died while delivering a...

March 28, 2026

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Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo Resigns

KEY POINTS Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo resigned following tensions and misconduct allegations...

March 28, 2026

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Gunmen abduct six health workers from Ondo clinic in midnight raid

Armed men stormed a health facility in Akure before dawn Saturday, abducting six workers in a raid that shook the entire community.

March 28, 2026

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Cancer is quietly bankrupting Nigerian families, experts warn

Nigerian families are spending millions fighting cancer as specialists warn that fear, late diagnosis and a broken health system are costing lives.

March 28, 2026

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EFCC Denies Involvement in Kwara Polytechnic Protest

KEY POINTS EFCC denies involvement in Kwara Polytechnic protest Agency says sting operation occurred...

March 27, 2026

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Turaki, Factional PDP Chairman

KEY POINTS FCT High Court issues arrest warrant for Kabiru Turaki, factional PDP chairman ...

March 27, 2026

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APC Prepares for National Convention in Abuja, says Idris

KEY POINTS APC prepares for national convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, with over 8,400...

March 27, 2026

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Kano Governor Sacks Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, and Industry

KEY POINTS Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sacks Commissioner Shehu Wada Sagagi, handing...

March 27, 2026

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Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.

March 27, 2026

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DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.

March 27, 2026