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Kwara APC promises transparent governorship primary after tension

Nigeria, May 22 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee in Kwara State has assured party members of a "free, fair and transparent" exercise. The primary electio... Read More


'Hype, not sustainable systems, dominating Nigeria's creative sector'- Itoto Emmanuel

Nigeria, May 22 -- Nigeria's entertainment industry has become one of the country's most influential creative sectors, producing globally recognised talents, large-scale events and rapidly growing you... Read More


Group seeks action on period stigma, poor menstrual access affecting girls' education

Nigeria, May 22 -- A non-governmental organisation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has called for stronger action to address period stigma and poor access to menstrual hygiene products, wa... Read More


Dislodged Boko Haram fighters responsible for attacks on Oyo schools, says Defence Headquarters

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the dislodged members of Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), the formal name of notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram, is responsib... Read More


Court jails two ex-bankers for N7.8 million palliative fraud, offers fine option

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Kaduna State High Court in Kaduna has sentenced two former bank employees, Obadofin Bamise and Hadiza Yakubu, to seven years' imprisonment each for theft after they admitted div... Read More


2027: Orji Kalu's brother withdraws from Abia governorship race

Nigeria, May 22 -- Mascot Kalu, younger brother to former Abia State Governor Orji Kalu, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary for the 2027 general elections. Ma... Read More


2027: Akwa Ibom APC aspirants sue party, INEC over alleged unlawful disqualification

Nigeria, May 22 -- Eight aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State have sued the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in U... Read More


FG charges retired army, police officers, four others with firearms, forest security offences

Nigeria, May 22 -- The Nigerian government has charged seven persons, including two former army and police officers, with illegal security operations, firearms trafficking and possession of prohibited... Read More


Ekiti Poll: APC, PDP, ADC, 10 others sign peace accord

Nigeria, May 22 -- Thirteen political parties participating in the 20 June governorship election in Ekiti State on Thursday signed a peace accord, committing themselves to ensuring peace before, durin... Read More


Police arrest officer who vowed to kill anyone filming him

Nigeria, May 22 -- Police in Anambra State have arrested an officer, Newton Isokpehi, after viral TikTok videos showed him threatening to kill anyone who films him during an operation. The police dis... Read More