Police in Lagos expose fake kidnap plot by scrap dealer

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We’re committed to combating maritime crimes – Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Navy to combating maritime crime in Nigeria’s territorial waters.
Peter Obi disowns viral claim of 45m votes in ‘NDC Primary’
Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has distanced himself from a viral report claiming he won 45 million votes in a purported presidential primary election of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the report as false and misleading.
Anambra ADC presidential primary: Atiku emerges winner with 58,566 votes
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary held in Anambra State, securing a total of 58,566 votes.
ADC releases results, declares nine winners in Cross River National Assembly and State Assembly primaries
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the preliminary results of its National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries in Cross River State, declaring nine candidates as winners across senatorial, federal constituency, and state constituencies.
Ogun ADC in crisis as parallel primaries produce Ogundipe, Lawal as governorship candidates
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into deepening internal crisis following the emergence of two governorship candidates from parallel primaries conducted by rival factions in Abeokuta ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC Senatorial Primaries: Shinkafi drags INEC, party to court over alleged irregularities
A Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has approached the Federal High Court in Gusau, challenging the conduct and outcome of the party’s recently concluded senatorial primary election.
Eid-el-Kabir: Speaker Abbas felicitates Muslims, seeks special prayers for Nigeria
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to renew their faith in Allah (SWT) and their commitment to the nation.
ADC declares Kpautagi winner of Niger governorship primary
The African Democratic Congress in Niger State has announced Dr Muhammad Kpautagi as winner of its governorship primary election held across the state on Monday, with a rival faction declining to comment on the outcome.
Eid-el-Kabir: Barau urges unity, charity, prayers for Nigeria
….Senator Adeola Calls for Support for Renewed Hope Agenda By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, prayers, and support for the poor and vulnerable as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In a Sallah message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and […]
Anambra moves to enforce cashless tax payments
The Anambra State Government has warned that anyone involved in cash collection for tax payments in the state will henceforth face strict punishment, as it moves to fully enforce a cashless tax system.
Oil returns to $100 after fresh US strikes on Iran
The United States and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.
Presidential Primary: Crisis hits PRP as Ufere Campaign demands fresh election
The presidential campaign organization of Dr Nnaoke Ufere, of the Peoples Redemption Party PRP, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary held on 25 May 2026, presenting arithmetic evidence it says proves the declared results were manipulated in favour of former Cross River State governor, Mr Donald Duke.
Plateau PDP Governorship Primary: Ropshik clinches ticket, pledges one-term tenure
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Businessman and governorship aspirant, Kefas Ropshik, has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State following a keenly contested primary election ahead of the 2027 polls. Ropshik polled 19,938 votes to defeat three other aspirants in the exercise, which featured delegates from all 17 local government areas […]
Abia 2027: I am not a newcomer in PDP — Anosike, governorship candidate
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 general election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has dismissed claims that he is a new member of the party, insisting that he has been a loyal stakeholder since 2005. Anosike made the clarification in Umuahia, saying his long-standing […]
Mexico captures US-wanted nephew of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman
The nephew of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was captured in an operation in Mexico, security authorities said Tuesday.

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