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May 18, 2026

Oyo school attack: Seven teachers abducted, one killed — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, while the exact number of missing pupils is yet to be ascertained. Makinde

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May 18, 2026

Supporter shot dead during Lagos APC primary election

A supporter was reportedly shot dead while several others sustained injuries during a violent clash at the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Saturday at

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May 17, 2026

Kwara APC Governorship Race Deepens as 16 Aspirants Boycott Consensus Meeting, Party

The governorship contest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has taken a new turn as 16 aspirants reportedly boycotted a consensus meeting convened by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, heightening uncertainty ahead of the party’s primaries. The meeting,

Security

May 17, 2026

DHQ Clarifies Operation Against Al-Minuki, Says No Foreign Troops Involved

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that no foreign soldiers took part in the ground operation that led to the elimination of terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, stating that the mission was executed entirely by Nigerian troops. Director of

Politics

May 17, 2026

Atiku Blasts FG Over Response to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over what he described as a slow and reactive response to renewed xenophobic tensions in South Africa, warning that Nigeria’s handling of the situation falls short of its continental leadership

Oyo school attack: Seven teachers abducted, one killed — Makinde

Supporter shot dead during Lagos APC primary election

Kwara APC Governorship Race Deepens as 16 Aspirants Boycott Consensus Meeting, Party

DHQ Clarifies Operation Against Al-Minuki, Says No Foreign Troops Involved

Atiku Blasts FG Over Response to South Africa Xenophobia Crisis

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

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Japan to Launch Spacecraft in Bid to Retrieve

JAMB Opens Offices to Walk-In Candidates on Wednesday

Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71

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