From Sola Ojo, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress has fixed Monday, May 18, 2026, for the commencement of its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State. The party said the primaries would be conducted across designated ward centres in the state. This was contained in a notice issued to journalists by the Chairman of
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An aspirant for the House of Representatives seat in Somolu Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdul Hamed Salawu, popularly known as Dullar, has announced his withdrawal from the race. Salawu, the immediate past Chairman of Somolu Local Government, disclosed his decision on Saturday, stating that it was driven by his commitment to party
Lagos 2027: Dullar withdraws from Somolu House of Reps race

Violence erupted on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as party members and supporters clashed at the venue of the exercise. In a video cited by DAILY POST, chaos broke out as supporters engaged in a heated fight, disrupting the conduct of the primaries. The one
Violence erupts at APC primary election in Igabi LGA, Kaduna

Jamila Abd-Mani, the only female aspirant in Katsina State, has clinched the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for next year’s election in Bindawa/Mani Federal Constituency. Chairman of the electoral committee for the constituency, Shaif’u Audu-Duwan, announced the result after the election on Saturday in Mani Local Government Area. According to him, results from

From Paul Orude, Bauchi A 70-year-old man, identified as Hamza Yahaya of Magama Gumau in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has been arrested by the Police over the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, SP Nafiu Abubakar,
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Rents across Lagos have continued to rise sharply across major residential areas, from Lekki and Ikeja to Surulere, Ayobo, and the Ikorodu axis, leaving many tenants under increasing financial pressure as household incomes struggle to keep pace with inflation. 
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Adekunle Gold is having his season, and he is not slowing down anytime soon. The award winning singer and songwriter dropped Fuji Xtra on May 8, 2026, the deluxe expansion…
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Panic erupted in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday as another suspected gas leak affected over 100 students and teachers across several schools in the town, less than two months after a similar incident left dozens hospitalised.
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Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has tackled the South African government for denying the founder and chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, entry into the country. DAILY POST reports that Rabiu had while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday, revealed how he was denied entry into South Africa after his
Shehu Sani fumes as South Africa denies BUA Chairman entry visa

The first batch of Lagos State pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has departed Madinah for the holy city of Makkah to continue the spiritual exercise. The pilgrims reportedly left Madinah in high spirits after spending four days engaged in prayers and other religious activities at the Prophet’s Mosque. Meanwhile, the second and third
2026 Hajj: First batch of Lagos pilgrims proceeds to Makkah

“We have written to the security agencies, the police and the DSS, over the issue of impersonation, and they have already invited Wabara, Turaki and others who presented themselves at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, where the so-called interim NWC was formed,” Anyanwu said.
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American rapper Azealia Banks has claimed that Nigerians are not receptive to Black Americans. The ‘212’ hitmaker alleged that Nigerians are “cold-hearted” and push Black Americans away. On her X handle, she wrote, “I don’t want to be Nigerian because Nigerian people are cold-hearted and push black Americans away.” Azealia Banks said Ghana, on the
Nigerians cold-hearted, push Black Americans away – Rapper Azealia Banks claims

The PDP’s Mohammed-led NWC has rejected claims of an alliance with the APM for 2027, distancing the party from Governor Seyi Makinde and Tanimu Turaki’s activities in Ibadan.
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Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper, John Dosu, has called for an improved welfare package for coaches and players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Dosu believes that with an adequate welfare package, the NPFL can compete alongside the best leagues on the continent. He insisted that low salaries make it difficult for clubs to retain
NPFL: Dosu calls for improved welfare for players, coaches

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has attributed his decision to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, to what he described as the impactful reforms of President Bola Tinubu. Mimiko made the statement on Thursday after formally joining the APC. He was received alongside his supporters by Ondo State APC Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, and the Speaker of
Tinubu’s economic reforms influenced my defection to APC — Mimiko

Rights group, Amnesty International, alleged that at least 100 civilians were killed in the incident, but the military disputed the claim.
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Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, will chair the committee, while the Secretary of the party, Arch. Abubakar Rabiu, will serve as secretary.
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports of an alleged secret list of preferred candidates of the Abia state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general elections.
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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has put world’s richest man, Elon Musk on notice after reports emerged that the Nigerian Army had confiscated 400 Starlink communication devices from terrorists in the North East. The Commander of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, Brig Gen Beyidi Martins confirmed the confiscation of the devices while briefing journalists
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The real threat to the electoral fortunes of parties is not competition but the concentration of power in the hands of a few. Consensus candidacy is undemocratic because it silences members, empowers party godfathers and oligarchs, and empties politics of genuine choice. It must be confronted for what it is: a sophisticated instrument of exclusion
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Paris Saint-Germain dominated the 2025/26 UNFP Awards held in Paris on Monday, with French forward Ousmane Dembélé emerging as Ligue 1 Player of the Year after another outstanding season for the French champions.
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