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Former American athlete Kyle Merber says critics who doubted Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan after her 2022 world record performance owe her an apology, as recent sprint times now suggest her record is increasingly credible.
May 27, 2026
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The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has warned of a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, saying rising infections suggest more cases are likely in the coming weeks as health authorities intensify containment efforts.
May 27, 2026
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The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in passenger train fares operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with the discount effective from May 26 to June 1, 2026.
May 27, 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza say Eid celebrations have been overshadowed by war, displacement, and soaring prices, with many families unable to afford basic festive items such as clothing, meat, and sweets amid ongoing shortages and economic hardship.
May 27, 2026
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) says African governments and international partners have pledged about $498.8 million to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak across affected countries in Central Africa.
May 27, 2026
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The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (Muslim Public Affairs Centre) says rising insecurity and economic hardship prevented many Nigerians from travelling or celebrating Eid-ul-Adha fully, urging government action to address worsening safety and living conditions across the country.
May 27, 2026
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The Lagos State Government says it has recovered more than N270 million from fraudulent estate agents and property developers through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, following efforts to protect residents from real estate scams and unethical practices across the state.
May 27, 2026
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to order the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as the court reserves judgment in the case.
May 27, 2026
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The Peter Obi Media Office has dismissed claims that the opposition presidential hopeful is anti-North or ever expelled Northern traders during his tenure as Anambra State governor, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated.
May 27, 2026
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A member of the African Democratic Congress electoral panel and aide to National Chairman David Mark, Chille Igbawua, has urged aggrieved aspirants including Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to channel their grievances through the party’s internal appeal process rather than rejecting the presidential primary outcome outright.
May 27, 2026
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has alleged that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in dispersed groups, contributing significantly to killings, displacement and worsening religious tensions in the Middle Belt and other regions.
May 27, 2026
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Nyesom Wike says ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory will strengthen support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
May 27, 2026