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Abacha Loses As Dalhatu Emerges Kano PDP Guber Candidate 

Muhammad Sani Abacha the eldest Son of the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, has been defeated by Muhammad Bello Dalhatu in the Gubernatorial Primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Kano State. Announcing the results of the Primary Elections, Umar Danjani Hadejia, Chairman PDP Kano State Governorship Primary Election Committee, said the party’s...
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Proposed Security Outfit’ll Work With Army, Police, DSS

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Ighoho has said he is awaiting federal government’s approval to commence operations of his proposed security outfit named “Iru Ekun Security Network,” aimed at combating criminal activities across forests in the South-West. In a press statement issued on Monday, 25 May 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State,...
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Archibong Emerges PDP Guber Candidate In C’River 

The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced businessman and Chancellor, Arthur Javis Archibong to challenge incumbent governor, Bassey Otu in the 2027 governorship election. The primaries which were held on Sunday, 24 May, 2026 in Calabar saw former deputy governor, Efiok Cobras and other party leaders line up to support...
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Niger Employs 396 Health Workers Trained By UNICEF, GAVI

Niger State Government has formally absorbed 396 health personnel previously trained and engaged under the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and GAVI-supported initiative into the State Civil Service. According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Mohammed Bagana is part of a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and addressing manpower shortages across communities in...
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Enzo Fernandez Considers Chelsea Exit After Difficult Season

Chelsea captain, Enzo Fernandez is reportedly considering his future at Stamford Bridge following the club’s disappointing Premier League campaign. After the Blues finished a frustrating tenth in the league standings, speculations surrounding the Argentine midfielder’s future has continued to grow. According to a journalist, Ben Jacobs, Fernandez is now open to exploring a potential exit...
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Dementia Africa Organises Awareness Walk In Abuja

Dementia Africa on Monday held an awareness walk in Abuja to mark the 2026 Dementia Week, drawing public attention to dementia care, early diagnosis, and stronger health-sector support for people living with the condition across Africa. ‎The walk began at 10:00 a.m. from Eagle Square and ended at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social...
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Groups Condemn Violence Against Women During Party Primaries

Womanifesto, a coalition of over 250 organisations across Nigeria, has condemned the growing wave of violence, intimidation, harassment and attacks against women participating in political processes across the country. The group described the violent assault involving Senator Ireti Kingibe who is representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate and officials of the African...
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