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2027 Race: ADC Picks Tinubu’s Challenger Today

ADC holds its presidential primary today as Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen compete for the party’s 2027 ticket amid internal divisions and high political stakes.

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Fraudsters Using Generals’ Names, Photos to Scam Nigerians — Army

The Nigerian Army warned Nigerians against fake Facebook accounts impersonating senior military officers, saying fraudsters are using generals’ names and photographs to scam unsuspecting members of the public online.

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2027: S-East Won’t Vote Tinubu, Enugu ADC Fires Back at Umahi

Enugu ADC has declared that the South-East will not vote Tinubu in 2027, accusing Minister David Umahi of threatening the region over federal projects and demanding an apology.

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63-Year-Old Chinese Woman Arrested With 31kg Canadian Loud at Lagos Airport

NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of Canadian Loud, alongside multiple nationwide drug seizures involving opioids, cocaine, and cannabis.

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Nigerian Military Reacts to Viral Video on Alleged Allowance Delay, Soldier Victimisation

The Nigerian military has dismissed viral claims of unpaid troop allowances and soldier victimisation, insisting all legitimate payments have been made and describing the video as misleading and unverified.

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Otti Unveils N1.3bn Water Projects in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has flagged off N1.3bn Ubakala and Ariaria water schemes to improve potable water supply, with support from Mercy Corps and progress reported on Aba regional water project.

May 25, 2026 22

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Coup Trial: Detained Officers’ Wives Demand Fair Hearing, Warn Against Convictions Without Evidence

Wives of detained military officers urged President Tinubu to ensure fairness in the alleged coup trial, warning against convictions without credible evidence and alleging concerns over coercion and prolonged detention.

May 25, 2026 20

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Importers Pay Up to N100,000 Daily Demurrage Over NSW Delays — Customs Agents

Importers and customs agents say delays linked to Nigeria’s National Single Window platform are causing prolonged cargo clearance, forcing some businesses to pay nearly N100,000 daily in demurrage charges.

May 25, 2026 21

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Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to Orthodox Monetary Policy, Transparency

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed commitment to orthodox monetary policy and transparency, warning against interventionist programmes while stressing ongoing reforms are restoring confidence and improving macroeconomic stability in Nigeria.

May 25, 2026 18

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Gowon Should Apologise to Igbo Over ‘Palm Tree’ War Comment — Onoh

Denge Onoh criticised former Head of State Yakubu Gowon over remarks minimising Nigerian Civil War casualties, insisting the former leader should apologise to Igbo people for wartime suffering and losses.

May 25, 2026 21

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Nigeria on High Ebola Alert as NCDC Activates Emergency Response

Nigeria has activated nationwide Ebola surveillance and emergency response systems as outbreaks worsen in Congo and Uganda, while Lagos intensifies border screening, assuring residents no confirmed case exists currently yet.

May 25, 2026 23

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Police Reject ₦500m Bribe, Seize Suspected Canadian Loud Worth ₦7.8bn

Police operatives in Lagos rejected a ₦500 million bribe and seized suspected Canadian Loud worth ₦7.8 billion during a major operation targeting a drug trafficking syndicate.

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