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2027: Ex-Reps deputy speaker withdraws from senatorial race, gives reason

Nigeria, May 18 -- A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Babangida Nguroje, has explained that his decision to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial race for ... Read More


ECOWAS Parliament passes new resolution on regional security, amid coordinated Mali attacks

Nigeria, May 18 -- Coordinated terrorist attacks that struck military positions and civilian areas in Mali last month appear to have spurred a fresh push by the Parliament of the Economic Community of... Read More


Nigeria claims 29 medals as African Weightlifting Championships end

Nigeria, May 18 -- Nigeria's weightlifting team ended its campaign at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships in Egypt with an impressive haul of 29 medals, underlining the country's conti... Read More


2027: Makinde-backed PDP to screen 3,181 aspirants Tuesday

Nigeria, May 18 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says it will on Tuesday screen 3,181 aspirants across the country for the 2027 general electio... Read More


Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon, marking Monday, 18 May, as the 1st of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 in the Islamic calen... Read More


Yobe APC governorship aspirants reject consensus candidate

Nigeria, May 18 -- Three governorship aspirants in Yobe State have rejected the emergence of Baba Malam Wali as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, insisting on primary elections.... Read More


APC clears Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senate primary

Nigeria, May 18 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to contest the party's senatorial primary for Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general election... Read More


Six Akume loyalists lose Benue APC primaries as SGF's wife, Mark's daughter secure tickets

Nigeria, May 18 -- Six serving members of the House of Representatives in Benue State, believed to be loyal to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, have lost their bids t... Read More


Man killed at Plateau APC primary as rep loses ticket

Nigeria, May 18 -- A resident identified as Sani Abdullahi was reportedly killed during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Mangu Local Government Area of ... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram convict bagged degree during life sentence for church bombing - Court document

Nigeria, May 18 -- Kabiru Umar, also known as Kabiru Sokoto, who was convicted over the 2011 Christmas Day bombing linked to Boko Haram, has earned a Biology degree while serving his prison sentence, ... Read More