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After 15 years in the Senate, Goje loses APC primary

Nigeria, May 19 -- Former Gombe State Governor and long-serving senator, Danjuma Goje, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Gombe Central. Mr Goje, who has hel... Read More


Facing EFCC trial, ex-Gov Yahaya Bello wins APC senatorial primary

Nigeria, May 19 -- Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been nominated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District, despite his ongoing corruption tria... Read More


Super Falcons' Shukurat Oladipo named Serie A Women's best defender

Nigeria, May 19 -- Super Falcons defender and ex- FC Robo Queens star Shukurat Oladipo has been named Best Defender in Italy's Serie A Women after a standout 2025-26 season with AS Roma. Named in the... Read More


APC primaries sweep out over 50 reps ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria, May 19 -- No fewer than 50 members of the 10th House of Representatives are unlikely to be part of the 11th Assembly after losing out in the All Progressive Congress (APC) primaries held on S... Read More


Family protest over El-Rufai's detention by SSS, healthcare access, ICPC speaks

Nigeria, May 19 -- Family members of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, protested at the headquarters of the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja over his continued detention an... Read More


Nigerian athlete shot dead days before MBA graduation in United States

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the ... Read More


APC Primaries: Thugs attack electoral official in Kaduna

Nigeria, May 19 -- Thugs ambushed a returning officer following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Kaduna State, on Monday, heavily vandalising his vehicle. ... Read More


Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo speaks on first Super Eagles' call-up

Nigeria, May 19 -- Arthur Okonkwo has described his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national football team as an "incredible" moment after being named in the Super Eagles squad for this month's Unity... Read More


Doctors suspend strike in Akwa Ibom after EFCC chair's apology

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Nigerian Medical Association in Akwa Ibom State has suspended its industrial action following what it described as an "unprecedented" public apology by the chairman of the Econo... Read More


Sterling Holdco to raise fresh $400 million through debt, equity instruments

Nigeria, May 19 -- Sterling Financial Holding Company Plc has announced plans to raise $400 million in fresh capital through a combination of debt and equity instruments, as part of resolutions to be ... Read More