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2027 Race Heats Up as NDC Zoning, EFCC Manhunt, and Insecurity Fears Dominate Headlines LAGOS, Nigeria – A sea of political maneuvering flooded Nigerian newspapers on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as the nation’s opposition parties revealed bold strategies for the 2027 general elections. The headlines were dominated by the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),…
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four kidnapped children at Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area of the state and safely reunited them with their parents. A statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the operation was in line with the commitment of…
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Nigeria woke up today to a mixture of political realignments, worsening security concerns, major anti-corruption developments, entertainment celebrations, and fresh debates over the future of the economy ahead of the 2027 general elections. From Plateau killings to shifting political coalitions, and from EFCC investigations to entertainment triumphs at the AMVCA, the country’s media space has…
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Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently investigate the alleged torture and killing of a 16-year-old boy, Bishir Malam Dauda, while in police custody in Katsina State. According to them, Bishir was allegedly tortured to death by officers attached to the ‘Yankara police outpost in Faskari Local Government Area after being arrested over…
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National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, said the party has no faction like other political parties in Nigeria. This was as Dickson pointed out that there are no litigations, stressing that the party is still united. Dickson spoke at the NDC’s first national convention in Abuja on Saturday. He said: “There is…
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A security affairs analyst, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has recommended strict punishment of politicians who sponsor or support political violence ahead of the 2027 elections. He warned that such actions pose a serious threat to democracy and national stability. Speaking during an interview on Friday, Bakoji said the growing issue of political thuggery in Kano…
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The State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saturday in Miami with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as the Trump administration continued pushing for a deal to end the conflict with Iran. The meeting was initially reported by Axios, which, also said White House envoy Steve Witkoff was involved. Axios, citing two…
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Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. HMS Dragon, an air defense destroyer which made an appearance in the 2021 James Bond film “No Time To Die,” was sent to the Eastern…
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy on Saturday warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would be met with a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region and enemy ships, even as a tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding. Iranian state TV reported the warning a day after the…
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Iranian officials and state-linked media on Saturday intensified warnings that Tehran now views control of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical strategic priority as the United States awaits Iran’s latest response to a proposed agreement aimed at ending the regional conflict. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran was still reviewing the latest U.S.…
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As of May 8, a total of eight cases, including three deaths, have been reported on the cruise ship MV Hondius, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday. Six cases have been laboratory-confirmed as hantavirus infections, with all identified as Andes virus (ANDV), according to the WHO. Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracking down dozens…
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Cuba on Friday denied remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about an alleged U.S. offer of 100 million dollars in humanitarian aid to the island country. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on X that Rubio had fabricated the claim to justify Washington’s actions against Cuba. Rubio told reporters on Friday that the…
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The Pakistan finals of the “Water Cube Cup” Chinese song competition were held here on Friday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan. The venue was packed as contestants from China and Pakistan sang Chinese songs on stage, showcasing youthful passion and the warmth of cultural exchange. Speaking at the…
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday condemned the ongoing armed clashes in the city of Zawiya and surrounding areas, warning that the violence poses severe risks to civilians and vital infrastructure in western Libya. In a statement, the mission stressed that the use of heavy weapons and indiscriminate gunfire inside densely…
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Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Fratton Park. It ensures that the midfielder – a boyhood Blues fan – extends his stay with the club into a fifth campaign. Pack made 35 appearances during the 2025/26 season to help the side finish 18th in the Championship standings, scoring twice. “I’m over the…
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