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Sowore Leads Abuja Protest Against Alleged Land Grabbing At Jabi Lake

Omoyele Sowore has led hundreds of protesters in Abuja under the “Save Jabi Lake” campaign, demanding an end to alleged illegal land grabbing around Jabi Lake and calling for greater transparency in the management and protection of public spaces in the FCT.

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27-Year-Old Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Child Trafficking in Ogun

An Ogun State High Court has sentenced Chukwuemeka Iheamama to 12 years in prison for child trafficking and the exploitation of two minors, following his conviction for recruiting and subjecting them to forced labour.

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APC Primaries Demonstrate Internal Democracy — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the APC 2026 primaries demonstrate strong internal democracy, praising party members, governors and officials for conducting a peaceful and well-organised electoral process nationwide.

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US, Iran ‘Getting a Lot Closer’ to Agreement — Trump

Donald Trump says the US and Iran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement but warns of severe consequences if negotiations fail, as both sides continue high-stakes talks over Middle East tensions.

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Police Rescue 13 Victims Kidnapped Along Benin–Lagos Expressway

Edo Police Command has rescued all 13 passengers abducted along the Benin–Lagos expressway after coordinated operations involving drones, surveillance and gun battles with suspected kidnappers.

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Alleged Defamation: El-Rufai’s Wife Files N2bn Suit Against ICPC

Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against ICPC, accusing the commission of publishing false statements that damaged her reputation.

May 23, 2026 69

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Obi Meets South African Leaders Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

Peter Obi has met South African ministers and political leaders in Cape Town to discuss xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, calling for peaceful coexistence, justice and stronger regional cooperation across Africa.

May 23, 2026 66

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Tinubu Will Solve Insecurity Challenges in Next Four Years — Umahi

Minister of Works David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu will solve Nigeria’s insecurity challenges within the next four years, insisting the administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects are already stabilising the country.

May 23, 2026 61

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Why You Can’t See El-Rufai — ICPC Tells ADC Leaders

ICPC says ADC leaders were denied access to Nasir El-Rufai because a court order permits only family members, doctors and legal counsel to visit the former Kaduna governor in custody.

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I’m Not Running From Atiku — Obi

Peter Obi says he is not avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a respected leader and elder brother despite the collapse of their opposition coalition alliance ahead of 2027.

May 23, 2026 55

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Democracy at Risk Without Strong Opposition, Uzodinma Warns After APC Primary

Governor Hope Uzodinma says Nigeria’s democracy faces danger without a strong opposition, insisting the APC’s growing grassroots support has already positioned President Bola Tinubu strongly ahead of the 2027 election.

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Tinubu Secures 131,096 Votes in APC Presidential Primary in Edo

President Bola Tinubu secured 131,096 votes in the APC presidential primary in Edo State, defeating challenger Stanley Osifo, who recorded just one vote across the state.

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