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Politics

May 27, 2026

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, neutralises fighters

The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State targeted identified terrorist hideouts and logistics facilities at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of the state. The NAF disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday

Politics

May 27, 2026

ADC primary crisis deepens as Amaechi rejects Atiku’s lead

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary has been thrown into controversy after former Rivers State Governor and presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, rejected the outcome of the exercise, describing the results as “concocted.” Amaechi, one of three contenders for

Religion

May 26, 2026

Ilorin Emirate unveils plans for 2026 Grand Durbar celebration

The Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee has unveiled cultural, security and economic plans for the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar Celebration, promising a world-class event aimed at showcasing the heritage and diversity of the ancient emirate. Chairman of the committee,

Politics Security

May 26, 2026

Oyo attack: PDP leaders, NBA seek security overhaul after school abductions

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party and members of the party’s Interim National Working Committee have called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture following the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government

Religion

May 26, 2026

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat as 2026 Hajj reaches climax

Millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat on Tuesday for the spiritual peak of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, as temperatures climbed close to 40 degrees Celsius in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of worshippers dressed in white robes recited verses

Finance

May 26, 2026

Nigeria receives $187.3m US assistance amid review of aid conditions

Nigeria received a total of $187,352,312 in foreign assistance from the United States in 2026, according to updated figures published by the US Department of State on May 20, 2026. Data from the US Foreign Assistance report showed that

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, neutralises fighters

ADC primary crisis deepens as Amaechi rejects Atiku’s lead

Ilorin Emirate unveils plans for 2026 Grand Durbar celebration

Oyo attack: PDP leaders, NBA seek security overhaul after school abductions

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat as 2026 Hajj reaches climax

Nigeria receives $187.3m US assistance amid review of aid conditions

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

Tinubu nominates six for INEC positions, reappoints Bila

Tight Security as Oyebanji Begins Second Term in

Panic as Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency

Kwankwaso faults Shettima over attack on Obi, says

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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