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Month: May 2026

Police arrest three suspected motorcycle thieves, recover five bikes

The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has dismantled a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in motorcycle theft operations across Lagos and Ogun states, leading to the arrest of three suspected members during a coordinated raid. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone…

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Renegotiation: SSANU goes spiritual on Sallah Day

–Urges unity, patience as talks with FG continues By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — AS the Muslim community all over there world celebrate the Eid-el-Adha, President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, has delivered a spiritually charged appeal to members, urging prayer, patience and moral perseverance as the union awaits…

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‘I will not remain a sitting duck’ – Omo-Agege dumps APC

By Efe Onodjae Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing recent developments within the party in Delta State. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 22, 2026, and signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, Omo-Agege said consultations with his political associates and supporters convinced…

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2027: Don’t rely on my name, Ladoja tells Oyo politicians

By Adeola Badru The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that no politician can secure victory in the 2027 elections merely by invoking his name, stressing that antecedents, credibility and people-oriented programmes will ultimately determine who earns the support of the electorate. The revered monarch stated that although politicians are free to associate…

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Sarri terminates Lazio contract ahead of Atalanta move

Maurizio Sarri left Lazio on Wednesday after coming to an agreement to terminate his contract ahead of his expected switch to Atalanta. “S.S. Lazio announces that a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of Head Coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff,” said Lazio in a statement. Sarri, 67, leaves Lazio for…

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Abia 2027: I am not a newcomer in PDP — Anosike, governorship candidate

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 general election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has dismissed claims that he is a new member of the party, insisting that he has been a loyal stakeholder since 2005. Anosike made the clarification in Umuahia, saying his long-standing…

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Mexico captures US-wanted nephew of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman

Mexican security forces captured the US-wanted nephew of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman in the border state of Sonora, authorities said Tuesday. Omar Garcia Harfuch, secretary of security, said on X that the suspect is the “nephew of ‘El Chapo,’” the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel now serving a life sentence in US…

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Eid Mubarak: Tinubu vows to defeat terror

…says his reforms ‘re delivering stability By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world as they observe Eid-el-Kabir, using the occasion to reiterate the administration’s commitment to national renewal and security. The President in his Sallah invoked the enduring virtues of Prophet Ibrahim—faith,…

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Atiku wins ADC presidential primary in Edo State

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State. He defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and businessman Alhaji Muhammed Hayatu-Deen in the exercise. Announcing the result at the ADC secretariat in Benin City, the Chairman…

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Presidential Primary: Crisis hits PRP as Ufere campaign demands fresh election

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The presidential campaign organization of Dr Nnaoke Ufere, of the Peoples Redemption Party PRP, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary held on 25 May 2026, presenting arithmetic evidence it says proves the declared results were manipulated in favour of former Cross River State governor, Mr Donald Duke. In…

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