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SGF Akume warns MDA boards against interference in daily administration

12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (437+ words) May 18, 2026 by Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Monday cautioned Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions against interference in the day-to-day administration of their…...

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Drug control plan: EU, UNODC, ECOWAS assure Nigeria of support

30+ min ago  (905+ words) May 19, 2026 by Nicholas Kalu, Abuja International partners, including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), have assured Nigeria of support in its determination to tackle the…...

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Zoning of presidency: Virtue or vice?

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1028+ words) The Nation Newspaper Zoning of presidency: Virtue or vice? When the People's Democratic Party (PDP) inserted a clause for the rotation of the presidency between North and South, there was no controversy. In fact, there was high praise for the…...

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2027: Yahaya Bello's Senate ambition goes beyond Kogi Central - Oladele

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (241+ words) May 19, 2026 by Our Reporter A continental youth leader of Kogi State origin, Oladele John Nihi, has said Yahaya Bello's senatorial ambition should be seen as a project that extends beyond Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement issued on Monday,…...

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2027: Why Hamzat is best aspirant for Lagos guber election, by Diaspora Lagosians

9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (341+ words) May 18, 2026 by Alao Abiodun | Senior Reporter Lagosians residing across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East have jointly endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as their preferred APC governorship candidate ahead…...

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FULL LIST: APC updates list of disqualified senatorial aspirants, removes Ben Murray-Bruce, two others

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (385+ words) May 18, 2026 by Samuel Oamen | Senior Reporter Notably, the revised list excludes the name of Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator for Bayelsa East, who appeared in the party's earlier release. In a statement issued on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix…...

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How traditional rulers can play vital roles in tackling banditry, by Oluwo

10+ hour, 28+ min ago  (349+ words) May 18, 2026 by Toba Adedeji, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has condemned the attack at Ahoro-Esinele area of Oriire Local Government of Oyo State by suspected bandits, calling for synergy among security operatives to ensure the release of…...

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APC primaries: Wamakko, Ajiya, Danbaba secure senatorial tickets in Sokoto

6+ hour, 49+ min ago  (178+ words) May 18, 2026 by Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto The primaries were simultaneously conducted at three separate venues including: Gwadabawa LG (East), Bodinga LG (South) and State Party Headquarters (North). Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko who is seeking re-election for the 4th time emerged for the…...

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Zulum appoints Dr. Mallumbe as acting Chief of Staff

9+ hour, 35+ min ago  (90+ words) May 18, 2026 by Our Reporter Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the acting Chief of Staff to the Governor. Until his appointment, Dr. Mallumbe is the Deputy Chief of…...

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APC Primaries: Dafinone, Okowa clinch Delta senatorial tickets

9+ hour, 8+ min ago  (397+ words) May 18, 2026 by Simon Utebor, Asaba Also, former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, won the APC senatorial primary in Delta North, defeating incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko." Okowa polled 113, 309 votes to defeat Nwoko, who secured 2, 612 votes, while Mariam Ali scored 40 votes. The…...