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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2026* *THE NATION* IGP to establish police academy in Ogun campus  Ignore propaganda over NDC registration, Dickson tells Nigerians NNPCL remits N2.888tr to Federation Account in three months Alleged N15.6b fraud: Court remands ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni in Kuje prison WPF: Press freedom must empower citizens to act, says Alaka Lagos officials' wives upgrade 24 schools with ₦124.46m projects Power sector reform — A 17-year reckoning Osun 2026: Adeleke has nothing to campaign with—APC guber Campaign committee NNPC signs MoU with Chinese firms to revive Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Nigeria and Airbus sign pact to boost aerospace development Navy busts oil pipeline syndicate, arrests suspects in Bayelsa Ismail Abubakar: Meet BUK's MBBS best graduating student with triple distinctions 2027: Ajimobi's son-in-law, Koladaisi, meets APC leaders, set to join Oyo South Senate race World Bank AFD targets 4,000km rural roads under $575m reform-backed programme Enugu Assembly member dumps ADC for NDC In video evidence, two defendants admit knowledge of plot to overthrow Tinubu Aiyedatiwa empowers poultry farmers, disburses fund to beneficiaries ADC NEC dismisses Obi, Kwankwaso exit, moves ahead with convention, INEC engagement Tinubu approves deployment of 4 Permanent Secretaries Tinubu to reposition Police through education — Alausa Ex-PDP spokesman emerges as NDC chairman in Ondo Meet two Nigerians who won women's Serie A title with AS Roma Court okays hearing of suit seeking reopening of probe into Mohbad's death Nine African countries convene in Abuja for data protection peer review conference Pate opts out of Bauchi governorship race, backs Tinubu's re-election RMAFC urges government to cut red tape, boost investment Mourinho's Benfica still unbeaten - but miss out on title Nobody Taught Us About Intimacy. We Are Learning Ourselves. Alleged cyberbullying: DSS urges court to dismiss Sowore's no-case submission Despite Supreme Court judgement, Turaki/Makinde group sets up interim PDP NWC Priscilla Ojo backs husband, Juma Jux, on marital faithfulness 2027: Ayade drops Senate bid, says 'Tinubu asks me to step down' Otedola denies funding Dangote Refinery, describes claims as false Troops kill nine 'terrorists' in foiled Zamfara, Katsina attacks *PUNCH* Traders, urchins resist demolition in Yobe Bauchi marketers push for better trading spaces 2027: Bauchi groups urge screening of ex-office holders Niger farmer killed in land dispute MSF flags malaria surge in North Kano, EU partner on agric, livestock Sokoto meeting pushes rural healthcare drive Kwara groups back Seriki's gov bid Nasarawa youths urged to embrace content creation Surveyors induct 30 fellows, urge public service LAMATA targets rail, ferries in bold 2050 mobility plan 2027: Girei unveils unity, growth agenda for Adamawa Kwara PDP gov aspirants agree on consensus arrangement Accord faults deregistration calls, insists on full INEC compliance Wike PDP bloc rejects Makinde interim NWC, primaries schedule Pate rules out 2027 Bauchi gov bid, cites national service INEC pledges electronic transmission of Ekiti poll results Senate: Ex-police chief emerges Gombe APC consensus candidate Bauchi police nab suspect, recover N1.2m goods Xenophobia: FG seeks justice for slain Nigerians Kano gov swears in Garo as deputy gov today US envoy meets Odumegwu-Ojukwu on religion, security Awujale: Chief Imam mounts pressure on Abiodun over delay Hantavirus scare: WHO reports three deaths, launches emergency response DHQ dismisses claims as officers allege promotion delays NDC elects state leaders as Obi, Kwankwaso spark mass defection Ekiti: Oyebanji begins re-election campaign, courts voters with scorecard Coup: Defendants admit knowledge of plot in video evidence LASG opens new Shogunle junior school Emefiele trial: Court admits co-defendant's EFCC statement 345 Ogun pilgrims arrive in S'Arabia via Gateway Airport N15.6bn fraud: Court remands Ex-Skye Bank chair in Kuje *LEADERSHIP* Awoniyi Double Fires Forest To Stunning 3-1 Win Over Chelsea WIP Raises Alarm Over NFSS Chief's Detention Makinde Defends PDP NEC Meeting, Says Turaki-Led Interim Committee Is Legitimate Olubadan To Partner University Of California, NGOs On Improved Healthcare Delivery RMAFC Urges Investment Reforms, Says Delays Costing Nigeria Opportunities Investors Back Climate Solutions with $560,000 for Nigerian Innovators Alia Hails Akume, Other Benue APC Stakeholders Over Reconciliation Meeting  Yobe 2027: Bomai Pushes Power Shift, Seeks Open APC Primaries Ex-IGP Alkali-Baba Returns APC Governorship Forms for Yobe, Pledges Security 'PDP Will Produce Nigeria's Next President', Says Makinde Reconciliation: Emulate Alia, Akume, Arewa Think Tank Tells Feuding Politicians  Kachikwu-led ADC Warns Members Against Parallel Congresses, Sets May Dates Activists Protest, Demand Release Of Blogger 'Justice Crack' Over Cybercrime Charges RMAFC Urges Investment Reforms, Says Delays Costing Nigeria Opportunities Activists Protest, Demand Release Of Blogger 'Justice Crack' Over Cybercrime Charges ACUF Calls For Urgent Steps To Curb Pollution-induced Asthma In Children ‎Actors Jide Awobona, Niyi Johnson, and Lateef Adedimeji visit Mo Bimpe Following Birth Of Triplets 13 Inmates Freed In Keffi As NGO Pays Court Fines P Tee Money Ignites Summer 2026 With Explosive New Single 'Ova Hia' Governor Uba Sani Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom as Kaduna Marks World Press Freedom Day Seun Kuti Vows Never To Settle Feud With Wizkid 'Go And Work!' — Rudeboy Fires Back At Critic Who Called Him An Empty Millionaire Immigration Decries Passport Payment Fraud Claims, Warns Public Against Fake Platforms Fix Roads, Power; Farmers Want Cash, Not Drones, Report Urges Policymakers SDG4: Keystone Bank Bridges ICT Infrastructure Gaps In Benue School Nigerian Journalist Once Detained By Trump Dies In Egypt PICTORIAL: Soun Of Ogbomoso's Daughter, Princess Tolu Olaoye, Graduates From US Varsity ACF: There Are Moves To Destabilise Us Niger Doctors Give Govt 72-hour Ultimatum To Rescue Abducted Member SERAP, Editors To Tinubu, Governors: Protect Journalists, End Insecurity New APC Leaders Emerge As Zamfara State Congress Ends Air Force Hits Terrorist Kingpin Abasu Aiki's Hideout, Kills Scores In Katsina *THE SUN* Protesters storm Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties Court remands blogger Justice Crack in DSS custody over cybercrime charges PDP crisis: Turaki, 12 others appointed as caretaker committee Tinubu's order to drop Senate bid betrays me - Ayade Ondo APC primaries: Tinubu's supporters raise concerns over Gbajabiamila's alleged influence  Brazil plane crash kills two after aircraft strikes building stairwell Ignore propaganda about NDC, its leaders - Dickson tells Nigerians Road accident: Police fire teargas as UNICROSS students protest death... Visa approval for Nigerians not final - US explains security vetting Tinubu okays deployment of four new perm secs to key offices NYSC releases passing-out date for Batch 'A' Stream II World Press Freedom: Journalists are indispensable partners in women's rights, welfare - minister Gombe APC crisis deepens as Sadiq rejects consensus Nigeria issues alert as xenophobic protests loom in South Africa 2027: Anyim, Igariwey, Nwebonyi, others pick APC forms in Ebonyi Ignore propaganda about NDC, its leaders - Dickson tells Nigerians Turaki pledges PDP unity, targets 2027 election victory Lagos bets on creative economy, unveils expanded schools arts competition Enugu NDC elects Anih as state chairman Jarigbe disputes Ayade's role in Tinubu's 2023 victory Financial constraints disenfranchising women in politics - Benani Usman ALGON endorse Tinubu for second term Road accident: Police fire teargas as UNICROSS students protest death of victims Kebbi police arrest two bandits, 47 criminals Plateau: Gunmen kill five in ambush in Barkin Ladi Bandits kill 11 in reprisal attack on Katsina communities IBEDC confirms abduction of two staff in Ogun Abuja pastor kneels, pleads with Wike over Jabi Lake land Probe launched as policemen extort motorist of N200k in Lagos NDPC says Nigeria leads in data protection Akwa Ibom: Eno floats new aviation ministry to back up airport I never funded Dangote refinery - Otedola Net-zero shipping: Oyetola urges fairness for developing countries Dangote refutes claims on refinery financing, denies Elumelu rift Cement makers' revenue threatened by rising energy bills Nigeria loses $8bn yearly to trade misinvoicing, undervaluation -SEREC Awoniyi fires Forest to 3-1 win as Chelsea collapse again Sir Alex Ferguson recovering after Old Trafford health scare Inter Milan seal Serie A title with 2-0 win over Parma Awoniyi fires Forest to 3-1 win as Chelsea collapse again Sir Alex Ferguson recovering after Old Trafford health scare Inter Milan seal Serie A title with 2-0 win over Parma *VANGUARD* Ashiru denies stepping down from Kwara Guber race Heavy rain disrupts power supply in Enugu, MEDL apologises Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash UAE announces all schools returning to remote learning 'NDC updated earlier application; ignore propaganda,' Dickson tells Nigerians At 86, Westerhof wishes to be 100 Accord tackles AGF over de-registration push APC Primaries: Senate Leader defends consensus option Small aircraft crashes into building in Brazil, killing two US forces destroy six Iran boats, down missiles and drones - US admiral SSANU, NASU strike grounds varsities nationwide, Unimaid postpones exams BOOT Party fixes N5m presidential form, unveils 'Trust Before Ticket' system Mother jailed for keeping daughter locked up for 7 years CSOs, lawyer call for action over xenophobic attacks in South Africa Abaribe reportedly defects from ADC to Labour Party UAE calls new attacks 'dangerous escalation' 'We'll stabilise PDP, win 2027,' Turaki declares FG raises alarm over fake news, seeks stronger media collaboration 2027 polls: Why Nwoko is better representing Delta North than Okowa - Oganah Alleged ₦15.66bn Fraud: Ex-Skye Bank chairman remanded in Kuje prison FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa *THISDAY* Xenophobia: Nigeria Tightens Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa Over Protests EFCC Arraigns Ex-SKye Bank MD, Tunde Ayeni, over Alleged N15.6bn Fraud Former Kwara Commissioner Obtains House of Reps Nomination Form, Promises Quality Representation 2027: Kwara APC Elders Back Bolarinwa Gubernatorial Ambition Tinubu to Reposition Police Through Education, Says Alausa Its Official: Gateway International Airport Goes Global with Historic Hajj Flight NNPC Signs MoU for Restart, Expansion of Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries Five Kwara PDP Guber Aspirants Agree on Consensus Arrangement Group Queries FGs Failure to Upload 2026 Budget, Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Gov Eno Creates Aviation and Airport Devt Ministry DSS Arraigns Chidiebere Justice Mark for Alleged Cybercrime Anyaoku Leads Conversations on Crisis Mgtat the Dukes Masterclass Alleged False Claim: DSS Asks Court to Dismiss Sowores No-Case Submission Mixed Ruling as Court Admits One Confessional Statement, Voids Another in Emefieles Case Ajakaye Announces Rep Bid for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Seat, Seeks Support of Party Stakeholders Group Donates N1bn, Buses for Tinubu, Adeola, Abiodun Elections Dangote Promises More Job Opportunities Police Nab 20-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper in Adamawa Keystone Bank Donates fully Equipped ICT Centre to Government Model School, Makurdi As SCourt Verdict Keeps ADCs 2027 Hope Alive VDL Technologies Marks 10th Anniversary in Lagos Ogalaw Unveils New Business Series Osun 2026: No Room for Bloodshed, Says APC Candidate, Oyebamiji Ondo APC Primaries: Former Speaker Cautions Against Division, Set to Parley Aggrieved Contenders Abia Stakeholders Buy APC Forms for Ex-Minister Onyejeocha to Run for Reps in 2027 Spotlight on CP Fatais Crackdown on Crime in Lagos WHEN OIL PRICES RISE, THE NIGER DELTA PAYS Fayemi: A Visionary Leader Corporate Lawyer, Obimma, to be Honoured as Rising Star of the Year Access Holdings Shifts Focus to Efficiency, Returns, Value Creation as Post-Expansion Strategy Takes Shape Banks Deposit with CBN Slumps to N92.32trn on MPR Cut 25 Blue-Chip Firms Account for 89.96% of NGX N155.99tn Market Capitalisation Al Hajeri: UAENigeria Partnership Defined by Resilience and Shared Vision for Growth. 2025FY:Shareholders Laud NGXResults,UrgesContinuedFocus onGrowth ATCON Moves to Boost Local Content Development for Sustainable Growth COB Maintains Downward Slide to N5.19tn, CIC Eases to N5.71tn Agro Allied Firm Gets Shareholders Approval to Raise N50bn Access Holdings, Coronation Partner Tate Modern onNigerian Modernism SCAN Condoles With NPA Over Death Of Photographer Tax Ombud UrgesMediato EducateNigerianson Fiscal Reforms, Taxpayer Rights LASAALaunchesDigitalDirectory,Unveils App toSimplifyOperations THE VALUE OF NRS HEADQUARTERS Africa Prudential Launches Initiative to Transform Shareholders Experience For Those Who Build: Lobster Beach as a Creative Reset for Nigerias Cultural Class The Minimum Ask: On wages, payrolls and the question nobody wants to answer first Why not Renewed Hope primaries Tinubu Felicitates Team Nigeria Over Record 15th African Women Wrestling Title Team Nigeria Secures More Ticketsto 2027 World Athletics Championships Iheanacho Fires Celtic Close to Scottish Title NPFL: Rangers Hanging on to the Top, Remo Back in Drop Zone Man Utd Beat Liverpool to Seal Champions League Spot Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Moved to May 30 Chukwumerije Vows to Unearth New Talents for Abia Taekwondo NNL Super Four Takes Centre Stage in Ikenne Beginning from Today Igoche Mark Urges Maktown Flyers to Stay Resilient Despite BAL Setback Obi, Kwankwaso Formally Declare for NDC, Set Stage for 2027 Presidential Battle *DAILY TRUST* 2027: PDP pegs presidential forms at N100m N8bn fraud: Ex-Skye Bank Chair Ayeni sent to Kuje prison Anas Galadima joins House of Reps race Kaduna Inaugurates Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration Committee To Enhance Security After $2.39bn flop, NNPCL signs fresh contract for completion of PH, Warri refineries 2 Killed, 32 Injured as Vehicle Rams into worshippers in Yobe Ex-rep Mailantarki declares for PDP govship in Gombe Garo to be sworn in as Kano Deputy Governor Tuesday Kebbi Police Gun Down Bandit, Arrest 47, Recover 40 Firearms 2027: Kwara PDP Governorship Aspirants Adopt Consensus Rivers: Police raid black spot, arrest 13 after assault on journalist Umar Ardo Raises Fresh Concerns Over NDC Registration, Heads to Court Ayade: Tinubu asked me to drop Senate bid Troops kill bandit kingpins Anaruwa, Gomina, 7 Others in Zamfara Ex-AGF Aondoakaaemerges PDP govship candidate in Benue Primaries: LP pegs presidential forms at 50m,releases timetable Ijebuland Needs New Awujale Before Sallah, Chief Imam Tells Abiodun Doctors working in rooms not fit for animals, says new NMA president Kwara: Police nab minor for allegedly aiding brothers escape Gunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack On the March Again: The Imperative of Strategic Continuity in Lokoja-Kogi Constituency US lifts visa freeze on Nigerian doctors, others Cleric asks FG to Stop killings, ease suffering before 2027 elections Dont sell that land, Cleric kneels for Wike over Abuja recreation park NCAA clears Gusau airport, commends Zamfara govt on standards Zamfara projects meet due process, quality standards Commissioner Fintiri Accepts Calls to Contest Senate Seat, Pledges Continued Service Bandits kill 11 in Katsina reprisal attack Zamfara okays 3.76bn for Gusau water scheme rehabilitation Apply lessons from Zamfara tour, Gov. Lawal tells Air War College participants Gov. Lawal approves payment of gratuities for retirees Security Institute Gives Kudos To Kaduna Peace Model BREAKING: Goje rejects APCs Consensus Arrangement in Gombe Why development keeps dodging Nigeria, Don NIGERIA DAILY: Is Nigerias Opposition Repeating 2023 Mistakes PDP Crisis: Wabara-led BoT holds NEC today, to appoint caretaker committee Broken trust in governance Nigerias major problem Villagers pelt moving train, NRC raises alarm Flight disruptions rage amidst global jet fuel shortage Editors, SERAP urge FG to safeguard press freedom, tackle insecurity Bandits abduct 15 women, children in Katsina Investigate attacks on journalists, MRA urges FG Last minute rush as APC closes sale of forms today FCT community displaced as erosion worsens Fire razes APC chieftains house in FCT community Ex-Abaji council chair picks Reps nomination forms NSCDC operative allegedly kills revenue official in Abuja Foundation empowers 100 Dakwa residents with tailoring tools Three Arrested Over False, Malicious Publications Against UBA Chairman Elumelu ValueJet rated most passenger-friendly airline Nigeria pushes for fair net-zero shipping transition Presco pre-tax up by 57.1 per cent to N177.9bn, as assets near N1trn CITN Inducts 1435 new members, emphasises integrity Pantami kicks as Gwamna emerges APC consensus govship candidate in Gombe Why Im against Consensus Bomai Alia, Akume differ on terms of reconciliation Taraba govship: Aspirant kicks as Gov Kefas emerges consensus candidate Abia guber: Group buys APC forms for Deputy Speaker Kalu Yobe APC chieftains reject Walis endorsement, back Bomai *NEW TELEGRAPH* Fuel Scarcity: Fans React As Davido Misses Lagos Show Cole Palmer, Marc Cucurella Struggle As Chelsea F.C. Falter Again NNPC Signs MoU For Restart, Expansion Of Warri, P'Harcourt Refineries Ebonyi Security Council Lifts Curfew On Amasiri Community  2027: Two APC Aspirants Join Adamawa, Yobe Guber Race NDC Slams FG Over Plan To Deregister Party, Others   Eric Chelle Begins NPFL Tour To Scout S'Eagles Talent WPFD: Gov Sani Reaffirms Support For Press Freedom  Anambra SDP Set To Receive 23 Aspirants Of ADC - Ekwunife  Keystone Bank Donates Fully Equipped ICT Centre To Govt Model School, Makurdi Jaiz Bank Shareholders Record 107% Gain On Strong Earnings Outlook Paga Picks Acting CEO 2027: Two APC Aspirants Join Adamawa, Yobe Guber Race NDC Slams FG Over Plan To Deregister Party, Others  I'll Abide By Party's Decision, APC Kwara North Senatorial Aspirant Cole Palmer, Marc Cucurella Struggle As Chelsea F.C. Falter Again Fuel Scarcity: Fans React As Davido Misses Lagos Show Katsina And The Prospect Of Subnational Renewal 2027 Beckons Atiku Abubakar To Historic Sacrifice 4 Members Of Sat Guru Mahara Ji Sect Docked For Alleged Disorder In Church Ogun Court Remands 29 Suspects Over Assault, Malicious Damage *BLUE PRINT* BAL: Nigeria out, 8 teams reach playoffs Kaduna inaugurates disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration committee to enhance security WPFD 2026: Press freedom as a pathway to peace Ebonyi: Nwifuru lifts Amasiri curfew, reopens schools, hospital Nasarawa stakeholders submit senate nomination forms for Gov Sule 2027: Many exit ADC, Atikus camp pitch tent 2026 WPF Day: IPI Nigeria to open press freedom hub EPL: Nigerias Awoniyi helps Nottingham Forest sink Chelsea Celebrity boxing bout: Actress Lizzy Anjorin set conditions for fight with Iyabo Ojo Controversial AFCON final referee to officiate CAF Champions League final No plan to support consensus guber candidate in Yobe Ex-IGP, Alkali 2027: Many exit ADC in large numbers, Atikus camp pitch tent Firefighters Day: FFS boss tasks lawmakers on establishment of fire stations nationwide Seun Kuti rules out reconciliation with Wizkid Ex-governor in pains over directive to drop Senate ambition Court fines varsity N5.8m for attempting to downgrade students degree Iran threatens attack on US forces in Strait of Hormuz Pope Leo set to meet US top official Why I declined INEC youth ambassador appointment Governor Amuneke Cybercrime: DSS docks Justice Crack over false claims on soldiers feeding Mohbad: Court fixes date for fresh probe Infidelity: Why I trust my husband Priscilla Ojo Ex-FCT task force leader becomes education ministers media aide Why I missed Lagos show Davido Why I left ADC Peter Obi Nigerian visa applicants face continuous security vetting after approval US PDP faction: Turaki, others emerge interim excos WPD 2026: CISLAC tasks government on media independence, protection of journalists NDC: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso face fresh legal battle We have met all constitutional requirements Accord clears air on de-registration rumours Ogun: NANS elects new leadership amidst internal crises UK-based firm opens microfinance bank in Nigeria Gateway airport begins Hajj operations as Ogun pilgrims land in Saudi Arabia Ogun APC endorses Abioduns ex-commissioner for House of Representatives Kaduna state government reaffirms commitment to Press Freedom on 2026 WPF Day Salute to Information Minister Idris at 60 Coalition presents Senate nomination forms to Hon Nguroje World Press Freedom Day 2026: Ink, blood and the burden of truth Billion dollar story: Why NASIDAs third summit matters UNICEFs scary report on maternal mortality Cyberbullying: Court to rule on Sowores no-case submission Muri Ajaka apologises to Yahaya Bello, seeks unity in Kogi 2027: Adamawa ADC holds stakeholders engagements, says party will be on ballot Chamber president urges youth to learn from elders to gain wisdom, preserve culture Well expell Bode George if he verbally attack Wike again Doherty 2027: Again, APC extends deadline for sale, submission of forms Keystone Bank donates fully equipped ICT centre to Government Model School, Makurdi IBEDC confirms abduction of 2 staff Terrorists kill 11, abduct 15 women, children in fresh Katsina attacks NIMASA DG felicitates maritime stakeholders on Workers Day Goje: Ex-governor rejects APC consensus plan in Gombe Ikenne agog 2026 NNL Super Four kicks off Domestic equities remain bullish, gain 7.33% as market cap hits N155.994trn Divorce report against Elumelu false, defamatory, malicious UBA Memo to Wike on Wuye public hospital conversion into private estate 2027: Aondoakaa emerges Benue PDP consensus candidate Women coalition backs Tinubus re-election Oyebanji assures Ekiti citizens of safety, good governance PFD: SERAP, NGE task FG on insecurity, protection of journalists *GUARDIAN* My vision for Adamawa centred on unity, prosperity — Girei Natasha picks PDP nomination forms for Kogi Central, promises responsive governance Succour for subscribers as telcos commence payment for service failures NDLEA cracks down on drug rings around BUK, arrests six First batch of 480 intending Jigawa pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia Businessman urges Senate to probe FCT Senator over controversial N68m transaction NDPC hosts African peers to strengthen cross-border data security 2027 Elections: FG reaffirms commitment to press freedom NIPS cautions against growing politicisation of security operations Oyo 2027: Ex-envoy pushes Oke-Ogun for APC Governorship slot Supporters embrace APM as Bala Mohammed seals defection Stakeholders chart path to reliable, affordable electricity Awoniyi nets third Premier League brace as Forest beat Chelsea Health Insurance: LASHMA scores HEFAMAA high on enforcement of executive order Foundation secures freedom for 13 inmates from Keffi custodial centre HRA Chairman,Saad Kassis-Mohamed, Backs Hamzat Ahead of APC Primary EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank Chairman Ayeni over N15.6bn fraud allegations Lizzy Anjorin accepts ₦10m boxing challenge against Iyabo Ojo, gives conditions PDP Turmoil: Makinde camp sets up interim NWC, challenges INEC 2027: Governor Sule bows to pressure, seeks Nasarawa North Senatorial seat *THE AUTHORITY* NIPS Lauds regional gains in armed forces operations against insecurity Nasarawa APC: Gov. Sule submits form for Senatorial bid, Fatima Abdullahi for... Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Arraigns Chidiebere Justice Mark *Trial for May 25 as... Gov. Idris inaugurates APP consensus panel in Kebbi Agada informs Och'Idoma of 2027 presidential bid under Labour Party Nwifuru debunks political tussle with Umahi over consensus candidate NAWOJ empowers market women in FCT 'This Is Strength. This Is Leadership': Muri Issues Sweeping Apology to Supporters, Rivals Obi's exit from ADC, an evasion disguised as principle... 2027: ADC fixes Presidential Nomination form N100m, unveils primary... *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Blogger Justice Crack In Abuja Over Alleged Incitement Against Nigerian Army Nigerian Army Transfers Blogger Justice Crack To DSS, Sowore Alleges Cover-Up Of Military Abuse BREAKING: Peter Obi Confirms Exit From ADC, Cites Political Interference, Hostility, Internal Instability EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Yet To Transfer Blogger 'Justice Crack', DSS Reluctant To Accept Him In 'Battered Condition' Sources EXCLUSIVE: Family Alleges 17-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted In Kaduna, Forcibly Converted To Islam, Married Off In Kano How Nigerian Army Abducted Activist Justice Crack, Chained Him To Tree For 72 Hours Over Video Exposing Military Atrocities BREAKING: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Dumps PDP, Joins Allied Peoples Movement How Delta State Police Command Shielded Killer Cop ASP Nuhu Usman Despite Record Of Bribery, Extortion BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Attack Police Mobile Force Camp In Kwara, Kill Three Officers, Injure Two EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Abandons Bandits-Ravaged Communities, Jets To France Ahead Of Tinubu Trip EXCLUSIVE: NSA Ribadus Office Detains Nigerian Forest Security Service Boss Osatimehin, Six Other Members In Abuja Amnesty International Alleges 150 Fulani Detainees, Mostly Children, Died In Kwara Camp, Demands Probe VIDEO: Boko Haram Faction Declares 72-Hour Ultimatum Expired, Threatens To Execute 416 Women, Children Captives In Borno BREAKING: IGP Approves Dismissal, Prosecution Of ASP Usman, Others Over Public Execution Of Suspect Ogidi In Delta BREAKING: Egbin Power Plant, Nigerias Largest Thermal Station, Shut Down After Contractor Dies In Underwater Accident EXCLUSIVE: Edo Chief Judge Allegedly Defies NJC Directives, Stalls Prolonged N5Billion IginiImuse Libel Suit BREAKING: Armed Thugs Storm Takowangwa Community In Niger State Land Dispute, One Killed, Several Injured EXCLUSIVE: Family Accuses Kogi Governor Ododo, Accountant-General Of Abducting Asthmatic Relation From Abuja To Lokoja, Raises Alarm Over Whereabouts, Health EXCLUSIVE: How Ex-Governor Fayemi Diverted Ekiti Airport Funds To Build Multibillion-Naira Amandla Resort In Ogun Sources BREAKING: Police Arrest Officer Who Executed Handcuffed Suspect In Viral Video, Transfer Trigger-Happy Cop From Delta To Abuja BREAKING: APC Assembly Aspirant Escapes Alleged Assassination Attempt At Kogi Hotel, Three Suspects Arrested BREAKING: Forest Guard Wounded, Civilian Abducted As Terrorists Strike Kwara Community In Broad Daylight EXCLUSIVE: ICPC Suppressed Probe Finding Evidence Of Corruption Against Nigerias National Librarian Anunobi, Sources Say Nigerias Housing Ministry Spends 148million On Single Toyota Prado Amid Alleged Fund Constraints ISIS Claims Responsibility For Mass Attacks In Adamawa Communities Where 29 Persons Died EXCLUSIVE: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Ordered To Resign On Health Grounds, Deputy To Take Over BREAKING: Bandits Attack Female Students In Southern Kaduna, Kill One, Abduct Six Colleagues BREAKING: Abuja Court Strikes Out Blackmail Case Against Woman Detained After Rejecting Sexual Advances EXCLUSIVE: How Indian Firm VFS Global, Lagos Purple Mall Forced Out Nigerian Firm After Paying N62Million Rent Over Alleged Competition BREAKING: 10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Assault, Prolonged Maltreatment By Guardians In Lagos BREAKING: Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia Recuses Self From VDMs Police Case Against BLord, Orders Reassignment *PREMIUM TIMES* Uyo airport opens international gateway to ease West Africa travel Eno NNPC posts N276 billion profit in March Katsina and the prospect of subnational renewal, By Dakuku Peterside IPI Nigeria to open Press Freedom Hub to mark World Press Freedom Day 2027: After defection, Peter Obi begs Tinubus govt, judiciary not to cause crisis in NDC EPL: Awoniyi hits brace as Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea NNPC signs MoU with Chinese firms to revive Warri, Port Harcourt refineries Champions League semi-finals: Heineken unveils premium fan experience in Lagos Why Im contesting for fourth term- Desmond Elliott Ex-PDP spokesperson emerges NDC chair in Ondo Court remands ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over N8 billion fraud charges Three strategic gates that must open to you (2), By Ayo Akerele Court admits key evidence against Emefieles co-defendant in joint gratification trial Yobe 2027: Why I rejected APC consensus governorship pick Senator Court remands social media influencer Justice Crack in SSS custody Wike: It is wickedly wicked to convert Wuyes public hospital into a private estate, By Yushau A. 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