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Enugu Reps primaries: Atu secures APC ticket to contest for 2nd term" - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (187+ words) May 18, 2026 Chuks Nweze Politics 0 Atu had secured his first tenure ticket in Labour Party, but defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In the APC House of Representatives primary election, Atu defeated his challenger Hon. Ajuluchukwu Ozor Eze, in the…...
Breaking: Nigeria, US Forces kill over 20 ISWAP fighters days after eliminating ISIS commander
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (637+ words) The Nigeria military, working in collaboration with the United States Africa Command, has carried out fresh coordinated airstrike operations that reportedly killed more than 20 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno state. The Defence Headquarters said the…...
NEMA DG urges states to commence early action against predicted flooding
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (333+ words) May 17, 2026 Ahmid Lawal Nigerian News 0 The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has urged state governments to commence proactive measures aimed at preventing and mitigating the impact of flooding following predictions that more than…...
Northwest university releases cut-off marks for 2026/2027 academic session
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (164+ words) May 18, 2026 Sidi A. Umar Nigerian News 0 The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), has released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. According to a statement by the Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol,…...
Int'l Day of the Boy Child: Peter Obi calls for better deal
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (404+ words) May 18, 2026 Emeka Nze Politics 0 A leading presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, has extended his congratulations to the Nigerian boy child in recognition of International Day of the Boy Child, while also expressing his concerns…...
2027 governorship election: Tambuwal anoints Sokoto ADC candidate
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (311+ words) May 18, 2026 Sidi A Umar Nigerian News 0 Tambuwal "s decision subtly indicated his gradual withdrawal from active local political engagements in order to focus on mentoring the younger generation of leaders. Speaking during a strategic stakeholders" meeting attended by party loyalists,…...
Dutse emir hails Jigawa Pilgrims" Welfare Board performance in Makkah
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (268+ words) May 18, 2026 Bayo Muhammad Alabira Nigerian News 0 The Emir of Dutse and Amirul Hajj for Jigawa state in the 2026 Hajj exercise, Alhaji Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sunusi has "expressed satisfaction with the welfare of Jigawa pilgrims during an inspection visit to their…...
COWA intensifies nationwide Green campaign
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (551+ words) May 18, 2026 Benjamin Umuteme Nigerian News 0 The Customs Officers" Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its campaign for environmental sustainability, calling for collective action against climate change through tree planting and broader climate advocacy across Nigeria. Speaking at the COWA event themed…...
Nigerians favor monetary easing as inflation pressures persist " CBN survey
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (337+ words) May 18, 2026 Segun Odunew Business 0 A new survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown that a majority of Nigerians are calling for a reduction in benchmark interest rate ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for…...
Wike's allies, assembly speaker emerge Rivers APC House of Representatives' candidates
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (234+ words) May 18, 2026 Dennis Essang Nigerian News 0 "One of the winners is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, who emerged unopposed for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency I. The"APC screening committee disqualified four aspirants loyal to Governor Fubara....