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Day: May 12, 2026

Akwa Ibom police deny involvement in alleged assault at UUTH

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has denied reports circulating online alleging that police operatives invaded the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, and assaulted medical personnel during an operation within the hospital premises. The clarification was contained in a statement posted on the official page of the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP…

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Transfer: Genoa revive interest in Ryan Alebiosu

Genoa have revived their interest in Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, DAILY POST reports. The Serie A club wss keen to sign the Nigeria international in January but had their €5 million offer rejected by Blackburn Rovers. According to Tuttomercato, Genoa will make another attempt to sign Alebiosu this summer. Blackburn Rovers are also reportedly…

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Court remands ex-SDP Chairman Gabam over alleged fund mismanagement

An FCT Chief Magistrates Court, on Tuesday, remanded a former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, over alleged criminal misappropriation of funds, breach of trust and forgery involving party funds. Gabam was docked before Chief Magistrate Amauche Onyedium alongside Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in suit No. DCC/10/2026. The direct criminal complaint…

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FG shifts Eko Bridge closure to May 19

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, says the temporary closure of Eko Bridge for rehabilitation works had been shifted to 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19. The Sector Commander, Lagos, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, said this in a statement on Tuesday. Hamzat said the date was rescheduled from 12:00 midnight of…

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US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion – Pentagon

The Pentagon said Tuesday the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the conflict and its impact on military readiness. The new figure, revealed by the Defense Department during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill, is about $4 billion higher than the…

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Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP-APM alliance May 14

By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, 14 May, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026”, is expected to serve as the official launch of Governor Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential…

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Flick extends contract with Barcelona

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with an option for a third season days after securing a second consecutive La Liga title with the Catalan club. The 61-year-old German wrapped up his second Spanish league crown with Barcelona on Sunday by overseeing a 2-0 victory over…

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