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Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary with 10.9m Votes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary after polling 10,999,162 votes in the nationwide direct primary. The primary election was held across the country on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the result formally announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the APC Presidential Primary Election Committee and returning officer, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. He said a total of 12,643,306 party members were registered, 11,069,756 were accredited, while 11,015,665 votes were cast in the exercise. According to the returning officer, Tinubu scored 10,999,162 votes to secure the party’s ticket, while his only challenger, APC chieftain Stanley Osifo from Edo State, polled 16,503 votes. Anyim declared that Tinubu, having satisfied the requirements of the APC constitution and guidelines and scored the highest number of votes, was duly returned as the party’s presidential candidate […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 25, 2026

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Nigeria Key to ForteBet’s African Expansion Vision

ForteBet has identified Nigeria as central to its African expansion vision, with the betting company's Media Manager describing the country as a strategic priority for its growth plans across the continent. Speaking at a recent media event, ForteBet's Media Manager explained that Nigeria's large population, digital economy, and rapidly growing sports betting market make it the natural gateway for the company's expansion into other African markets. The Media Manager said Fortebet sees Nigeria's emerging digital economy and youthful population as key drivers for investment and business growth. The company plans to strengthen its presence in Nigeria before expanding into other West African and East African markets. Nigeria's betting and gaming industry is one of Africa's fastest-growing sectors, with millions of young Nigerians actively placing bets on football matches including the English Premier League, African Nations Championship and international competitions. ForteBet's […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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Navy Success Built on Teamwork Decisive Action CNS

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Ibrahim Zakzaky has said the Nigerian Navy's recent operational successes are built on strong teamwork and decisive action across all ranks and formations. Speaking at a naval event, the CNS called on navy personnel to maintain peak physical and mental fitness as they confront evolving security challenges at sea and along Nigeria's coastal and inland waterways. Admiral Zakzaky emphasized that the navy's motto "Onward Together" is not just a slogan but a guiding principle that drives operational effectiveness. He explained that coordinated efforts between command, frontline troops and support units are essential for defeating criminal networks involved in piracy, kidnapping, oil theft and armed robbery on waterways. The CNS said decisive action is another key pillar of success, stating that the navy must act swiftly against threats to prevent escalation and protect Lives, property […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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Nigerian Man Faces Deportation After Arrest in US Over Fraud Allegations

A 49-year-old Nigerian man, Etinosa Osahon, is facing deportation from the United States after being arrested over alleged bank fraud and identity theft offences. According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Osahon was picked up by federal agents following investigations linking him to a scheme involving theft from bank accounts and the use of stolen personal data to carry out fraudulent transactions. Reports say the Nigerian allegedly conspired with others to obtain victims’ details, access bank funds and move the money through various channels in a pattern consistent with organised financial fraud. The full amount involved has not yet been disclosed but investigators describe the case as significant. Osahon, who is not a US citizen, now faces removal proceedings in addition to his criminal case. Immigration authorities say he could be deported back to Nigeria once the fraud and identity […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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Oyo School Abductions Warning Signs Ignored Locals

Residents of Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State say several warning signs were ignored before armed men attacked schools in the community and abducted pupils and teachers. Locals told reporters that the gunmen struck around 6 a.m., shortly after soldiers who had been guarding the school area left their posts. They believe the attackers carefully studied security routines and chose a time when the school and surrounding communities were most vulnerable. On the day of the attack, armed men invaded Community High School and nearby primary schools in Ahoro-Esinele, killing at least one teacher and abducting the principal along with dozens of students. Parents and community leaders say more than 40 pupils aged between three and sixteen, plus several teachers, were taken into the bush by the kidnappers. Residents claim strange movements and suspicious persons had been […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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NDLEA Arrests Chinese Woman with Drug Shipment at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Chinese woman at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos for attempting to travel with a drug consignment. Details released so far show the suspect was intercepted during clearance checks after officers flagged her luggage and travel profile for closer scrutiny. Preliminary findings indicate the consignment contained packaged illicit substances concealed in her shipment, consistent with recent attempts by international drug cartels to move methamphetamine, cocaine and potent cannabis strains such as Canadian Loud through Nigerian airports. In similar operations at Lagos and Kano airports this year, NDLEA has intercepted multiple cocaine and methamphetamine runs involving foreign nationals and China‑bound traffickers. The interception at Lagos airport comes amid a wider crackdown in which NDLEA has arrested a China‑based Nigerian auto dealer who ingested 95 wraps of cocaine on his way to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 24, 2026

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35 Million Nigerians Risk Acute Hunger in Coming Months UN

Nearly 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger in the coming months as the United Nations warns of one of the worst food insecurity crises in the country's recent history. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, disclosed this at the launch of the 2026 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan in Abuja stating approximately 35 million people may face food insecurity during the upcoming lean season. Among those at risk, an estimated 3 million children face life-threatening severe acute malnutrition, according to the most recent Cadre Harmonisé food security assessment that is equivalent to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification for West and Central Africa. The hunger crisis is particularly severe in the North East where about 15,000 people in Borno State are projected to experience catastrophic hunger, classified as IPC Phase 5, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 23, 2026

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Troops Kill Several Terrorists Rescue Ngoshe Kidnapped Victims

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have rescued additional kidnapped victims from the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and killed several terrorists in sustained operations across the North East. In a clearance mission along the Mandara Mountains axis on May 14 2026 troops intercepted and rescued six women and children who had been held captive by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist elements along the Amuda–Gava corridor in the Gwoza area. The rescued victims all residents of Ngoshe community include Amina Salihu 52, Aishatu Musa 50, twin sisters Hassana and Hussaina Abubakar 9 years each, Adamu Zakariyya 12, and Usman Zakariyya 10. They were immediately taken into military care where they received medical attention before being reunited with relatives through community leaders and religious authorities. The military says the latest rescue brings the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 23, 2026

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NEMA Repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons has successfully repatriated 497 stranded Nigerian migrants from the Niger Republic to Nigeria. The returnees were brought back from Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, through a coordinated voluntary repatriation programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at the border and were received by emergency officials from their respective states together with representatives of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, the Nigeria Red Cross and security agencies. Among those repatriated were adult males, adult females and children who had left Nigeria to seek greener pastures in various European countries but could not afford to return when their journey became frustrated. Many of them were stranded in Niger Republic after being turned back or unable to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 23, 2026

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Terrorism Is Nigeria’s Most Complex Security Threat Says Gen Musa

The Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa Rtd has stated that terrorism remains Nigeria's most complex and challenging security threat facing the nation today. Speaking at a panel session on Countering Terrorism International Cooperation Reclaimed at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Türkiye the former Chief of Defence Staff emphasized that terrorism has become increasingly complex adaptive and transnational driven by decentralised networks emerging technologies and illicit financing. General Musa warned that the convergence of terrorism organised crime and banditry particularly across fragile regions such as the Sahel demands urgent and coordinated global action. He stated that no country regardless of strength or capacity can confront terrorism alone and collective security must guide our response. The Defence Minister highlighted that as terrorists increasingly exploit digital platforms encryption and hybrid criminal networks global responses must advance faster through technology adoption […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 22, 2026

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