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Day: May 10, 2026

Kebbi Govt slams Malami for declaring state of emergency on misgovernance

The Kebbi State Government has criticised former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over his recent comments on the condition of the state following his entry into the 2027 governorship race. The government, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nasir Idris, Yahaya Sarki,…

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BREAKING: Civilians reportedly killed in fresh NAF airstrike in Niger community

An unspecified number of civilians have reportedly died following a military airstrike on Guradnayi, a settlement near Kusasu in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Sources said the incident occurred early Sunday, with witnesses estimating that at least 12 people were killed in one residence. “It happened around 5 a.m.,” Auta Awododo, a resident of…

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Osun: God, your support will make me Governor-elect in August – Oyebamiji

By Shina Abubakar As the Osun State governorship election gathers momentum, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for August 15 the poll, Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has disclosed that God and the people support will get him elected governor. Oyebamiji, who spoke at a meeting with members of the Association of Mobile Telecommunication Engineers of…

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Ilebaye siblings under protective custody after treatment – Police

By Kingsley Omonobi The FCT Police Command has disclosed that the two rescued brothers of 2023 Big Brother Naija winner , Ms Ilebaye Odiniya, are safe in Police Custody after they were rescued following an altercation between Ilebaye and her father at the weekend. Police Public Relations Officer for FCT, SP Josephine Adeh in an…

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Missing World Cup will be loss of ‘major diplomatic asset’ – Iran FA

The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset”. Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football showpiece this summer despite the Middle…

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AMVCA: ‘I’m not happy’ — Kanayo O. Kanayo urges end to Xenophobia in South Africa

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, using his platform at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards to urge unity across the continent. Kanayo made the appeal on Saturday after receiving the Industry Merit Award, dedicating the recognition to film practitioners…

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Lagos shuts Eko Bridge indefinitely for safety, repairs

.Releases travel advisory By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge (outbound to Lagos Island) for safety investigations and repairs. The closure which is indefinite, is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this on Sunday In view of…

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