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Hamzat Wins Lagos APC Governorship Ticket With Over 657,000 Votes

KEY POINTS Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat won the APC governorship primary with 657,917 votes ahead of the 2027 election. The APC described the exercise across Lagos’ 245 wards as peaceful, transparent, and credible. Hamzat thanked President Bola Tinubu and party leaders for...

May 22, 2026

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Court Extends Deadline for Political Parties, Cancels INEC May 10 Directive

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court nullified INEC’s May 10 deadline for submission of party membership registers ahead of the 2027 elections. Justice M.G. Umar ruled that INEC cannot shorten the 120-day timeline provided in the Electoral Act 2026. Political parties now have until...

May 22, 2026

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Many Injured as Gunmen Attack Communities Near FUTO in Imo State

KEY POINTS • Several residents were injured after gunmen attacked communities in Owerri West Local...

May 15, 2026

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Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

May 15, 2026

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FMDA forecasts 16.42 percent April inflation in Nigeria

FMDA projects Nigeria's headline inflation to rise to 16.42 percent in April from 15.38 percent in March as food and fuel prices climb.

May 15, 2026

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NEITI flags rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s mining sector

NEITI said weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership are driving illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

May 15, 2026

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Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park...

May 14, 2026

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Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

May 14, 2026

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Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

May 14, 2026

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Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid to lift refinery stake, plans public listing

Aliko Dangote rejected NNPC's bid to lift its 7.25 percent refinery stake, saying his $20 billion Lekki plant plans a public listing for ordinary Nigerians.

May 14, 2026

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NYSC Member Detained in Ilorin Over Podcasts Questioning Kwara Bridge Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS NYSC member Segun Ajibare was reportedly detained in Ilorin after publishing podcasts...

May 14, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arrested Energy Commission DG, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering...

May 14, 2026

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Lagos to Introduce State-Issued Driver’s Licence to Improve Traffic Management

KEY POINTS Lagos State plans to launch a state-issued driver’s licence pending Governor Sanwo-Olu’s...

May 14, 2026

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Agama puts AI, data at center of Nigeria’s capital market reform

SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said data, AI and technology will drive Nigeria's capital market reforms and reach 20 million retail investors through fintech integration.

May 14, 2026