ElohimTov Naija News. (Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 7TH MAY 2026* *THE NATION* El-Rufai's trial resumes at Kaduna court tomorrow Osun 2026: We'll not allow 2022 rigging occurrence, AMBO victory sure—APC campaign council Gombe 2027: Pantami vows to fight 'illegal' consensus, demands direct primaries Wike defends land reallocations in Abuja No rift with Gbajabiamila, says Desmond Elliot Sycamore's N3bn commercial paper oversubscribed 230%, closes at N6.89bn Tinubu rebuilding economic pillars states can rely on, says Shettima Mushin 2027: My mission is to bring governance closer to the people — Hon. Adeyemo Nigerian workers back Tinubu's second term bid Osun 2026: Davido inaugurates youth campaign council for Adeleke's re-election bid Alleged N80.2b fraud: Witness denies business dealings with ex-gov Yahaya Bello Aisha Yesufu quits ADC for NDC, joins race for FCT Senate seat Wike directs contractors to meet deadlines ahead of Tinubu's 3rd anniversary Senate confirms Amb. Enikanolaiye as minister, tasks him on improving Nigeria's global image NSCDC cautions against adulterated fuel, tempering with fuel pump metres by marketers Fed govt moves to curb abuse of honorary degrees, unveils enforcement framework JUST IN: Senate confirms Tegbe as Minister of power Police arrest, repatriate $245m ponzi scheme fugitive to China Drama as Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash in Senate over amended rules Edo APC primaries: I will not defect from APC, says Pastor Ize-Iyamu Bode George blasts Nyesom Wike over PDP crisis 2027: Okowa firmly in Senate race, no missing N1.3trn — Former CPS Meet 30-year-old Mahmud Sadis Buba vying for Reps seat in Zaria NDDC trains workers in AI, drone operations, digital content production Momodu faults Obi's defection, says ex-governor should have tested popularity in ADC 2027: Wike knocks Fubara Opposition lacks clear alternatives, relies on blame game, says Bwala North gets 52% of major federal projects under Tinubu, says Alfindiki Senate Minority Whip, Nwoye, defects to NDC amid ADC crises Fed govt targets $500m yearly research fund to boost innovation, economy *PUNCH* Hantavirus scare triggers fresh COVID-style measures School closures threaten national stability, FG warns Oyo 2027: Makinde may pick Adekanmbi, adopt ADP UK advocates media freedom in Nigeria Cleric warns Christians against careless utterances No consensus candidate in Alimosho APC, party caucus insists Group formed to engage stakeholders on Ijaw devt Primaries: APC waives screening for Tinubu Judge okays El-Rufai's medical treatment in custody 2027 won't distract governance, says Otti I won't leave ADC despite Obi's defection - Ihedioha 2027: Nasarawa gov's anointed successor Wadada seeks APC unity Court orders interim takeover of Sylva's nine properties Oborevwori flags off N29.8bn road, bridge project Tegbe vows end to grid collapse after Senate confirmation Displaced Lagos farmers protest, demand N3bn compensation Amnesty hails as court stops NBC broadcasting sanctions Edo APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu calls for transparency Senate clears Enikanolaiye, Tegbe as ministers Ekiti exco donates N100m to Oyebanji's re-election SSANU, NASU end strike May 11 after FG talks Adeleke varsity secures NUC accreditation for 22 courses Ekiti election not a coronation, PDP candidate warns Obidients fault Datti over Obi-Kwankwaso claim, election tactics S'Court will settle Kano emirship tussle, says Ganduje APC thriving as opposition battles internal crisis - Yilwatda PDP: Wike, Makinde camps dispute leadership legitimacy Lagos seals event centre, restaurant over sewage violations 35 patients get free craniofacial surgeries in C'River Lagos councils sign agreement to improve PHCs Lagos pushes coordinated action on drug abuse No 'Dr' title for honorary degree recipients - FG *LEADERSHIP* Edo North Group Demands Equity, Seeks Power Rotation Xenophobic Attacks: Ogoni Youth Leader Opposes Reprisal On South Africans In Nigeria Firm Unveils Platform to Unify Cross-border Payments Across Europe, G20 Bears Dominate Trading As Nigerian Stocks Record N1.347trn Loss Police Mobilise Rescue Operation For Abducted Varsity Student Edo North Group Demands Equity, Seeks Power Rotation Xenophobic Attacks: Ogoni Youth Leader Opposes Reprisal On South Africans In Nigeria Africa Unveils AI Governance Framework, Asserts Digital Sovereignty Firm Unveils Platform to Unify Cross-border Payments Across Europe, G20 Africa Unveils AI Governance Framework, Asserts Digital Sovereignty Firm Unveils Platform to Unify Cross-border Payments Across Europe, G20 Bears Dominate Trading As Nigerian Stocks Record N1.347trn Loss Police Mobilise Rescue Operation For Abducted Varsity Student Edo North Group Demands Equity, Seeks Power Rotation Xenophobic Attacks: Ogoni Youth Leader Opposes Reprisal On South Africans In Nigeria Gov Oborevwori Pledges Support For City Boy Movement Foundation Performs 35 Free Craniofacial Surgery In Cross River 2027: Ex-Minister Seeks Level Playing Field, Warns Against Imposition Assault On Colleague: Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike At Delta Teaching Hospital Group Urges IGP To Halt Transfer Of Anambra Arson Case To Abuja Niger To Begin Airlift Of 2026 Pilgrims From Minna Airport 2027: Coalition Demands Special Seats For Women Muhammad Kamalud-deen Varsity Secures 100% NUC Accreditation Institute Cautions Against Risks Of UAE's Exit From OPEC Adelodun Hails Nigerian Legal System, Urges Improvement Gov Namadi Empowers Tipper Operators With N488m Equipment Rainstorm Kills 2, Destroys Over 50 Houses In Kaduna Community Troops Nab Zamfara Terror Suspects In Borno As Police Defuse IED Zamfara North Senators Sponsored 10 Bills In 28 Years, Says Shinkafi Radda Credits Blockage Of Leakages For IGR Growth In Katsina Stakeholders Meet In Katsina To Prevent Farmer-Herder Conflicts Let's Build Gombe Together, Dr. Gwamna Extends Hand Of Fellowship To Fellow Aspirants Institute Opens Press Freedom Hub In Abuja Today Makinde Emerges Chairman Of PDP Governors' Forum Job Racketeering Has No Place In Federal Character Commission — Abass-Aleshinloye Coroner Suspends Adichie's Son's Inquest, Accuses Lagos AG Of Interference Rising NCDs: Why Nigeria Needs Clear Warnings On Packaged Foods, Salt Regulation Lagos Govt, NGO Partner To Strengthen Safety Awareness In Schools Boulos Family, SCOA Threaten Lawsuit Over 'Defamatory Videos' On Coastal Road *THE SUN* Plateau: Many killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial site UPDATED: Senate erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash over amended rules Senate: Chaos as Akpabio, Oshiomhole trade words over amended rules Oyedele rules out return of fuel subsidy amid economic pressure APC NWC waives screening requirements for Tinubu Senate backs tough foreign policy that prioritises Nigerians' welfare ‎N9bn airlines' debt: AGHAN suspends planned strike after NCAA's intervention NLNG receives 98 entries for maiden Nigeria Prize for Creative... Senate backs tough foreign policy that prioritises Nigerians' welfare Go after generator cabal, Senate tells new power minister Gombe court jails magistrate for bribery Tinubu projects are real, futuristic — Sunday Dare Benue: Baseline survey reveals rising SGBV cases forcing girls out of school Borno: Miscreants attack electricity company facility Kogi fraud trial witness details N550m Maitama deal APC NWC waives screening requirements for Tinubu 2027: Obi is looking for where food is ready - Wike Kogi East Senate: APC stakeholders, Igala Vanguard back Echocho for continuity ‎2027: Ned'll represent Delta North better than his opponents - Oganah 2027: Coalition of workers, professionals backs Tinubu for second term Diri breaks silence on primaries, cautions aspirants Otti: I'm confident of completing eight years as Abia governor Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Ondo Kogi: TCN, AEDC lock horns over power outage Wike rejects Pastor Sarah's emotional plea over Jabi Lake, targets 'shanties' in redevelopment push Customs nabs man, 71, with N2.35bn cocaine IGP orders audit of police weapons in commands South-South records largest arms seizures —Kokumo Insurgency: Troops arrest suspected terrorists, informants ‎N9bn airlines' debt: AGHAN suspends planned strike after NCAA's intervention Nigeria needs $6.5bn equipment financing to hit 3mbpd by 2030 — PETAN Nigeria leverages $20bn deepwater project to attract global OEMs PMS pump price in Nigeria faces upward pressure as global crude oil prices soar Zenith Bank Founder, Jim Ovia, retires as Bello takes over Board Chair Plans to achieve $1trn economy in 5yrs finalised -Bagudu Redrick PR named finalist in 2 SABRE Awards categories FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide over racism allegation EPL: Casemiro confirms Man Utd exit, rejects contract extension Rooney warns Arsenal: 'Champions League not won yet' after Atletico celebration *VANGUARD* Celebrity boxing: I'm yet to receive N50m prize - Carter Efe [Video] UCL: 'Celebrate after you've won it' - Rooney tells Arsenal Gunmen kill family of five, one other in fresh Plateau attack FG rules out fuel subsidy return, rejects price controls US pauses Hormuz escorts, Trump says progress on Iran deal Xenophobia: African nations threaten retaliatory action against South Africa  UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB expand cardless payment access Nestoil: We are not responsible for banks' failure to pay dividend Xenophobia: Enugu Ex-lawmakers petition Ramaphosa, threaten ICC action How Customs CG is facilitating trade, boosting business in the South-East of Nigeria Dangote Cement grows exports by 71.6% as capacity hits 55MTA FG moves to settle contractors' Debts, assures transparent process Pound to Naira exchange rate today, May 6, 2026 Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 6, 2026 Sokoto Councillors raise ₦50m for Gov's second term Muslim leaders deny role in Ani's arrest in Enugu Peter Obi's heart was never in ADC — Babachir Lawal 2027: Wike settles for George-Kelly, Chinda as APC, PDP guber aspirants —Source FG steps up diplomatic push to reverse Nigeria's 'Country of Particular Concern' designation Naira rises to N1,382/$ in parallel market Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna *THISDAY* Senate Confirms Tegbe As Power Minister, Demands Urgent End to Grid Collapse FG Plans $500m Annual Research Fund to Boost Economy, Innovation Airtime Lending Dispute Escalates as Court Threatens FCCPC Boss with Contempt Sanctions Shettima: Mining Sector, In Two and A half Years, Attracted $2.6bn in FDI UK Hits Russian War Machine, Exposes Trafficking of Nigerians in Fresh Sanctions Blitz Agbakoba: Nigeria Losing Up to N20trn Annually to Revenue Leakages Ikeja Constituency Race Heats Up As Olufunke Hassan Files Reps Nomination in Abuja Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Dies at 87 Senate Minority Whip, Nwoye, Dumps ADC, Joins NDC Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of 9 Properties Linked to Sylva FG Moves to Entrench AI in Governance, Launches Civil Service Reform Drive on Ethical Digital Transformation Gunmen Attack Mourners at Burial in Plateau Three Years After Displacement, Afero Farmers Seek Resolution to Lingering Land Dispute Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over Amended Rules in Senate Chamber 2027: Need for Continuity for Ndubueze As Imo North Senator in 11th Assembly Niger Delta Group DecriesAllegedCDP 5% Divestment Rotary District 9111 to Host Royal Conference in Abeokuta Radda Unveils Free Model School for Indigents Students Macedonia Call Assembly Ordains New Bishops, Others House: Ondo APC Leaders Reject Alleged Automatic Ticket Plot Fuel Price in Nigeria Faces Upward Pressure as Global Crude Oil Prices Soar Boulos, SCOA Threaten Lawsuit over Viral Coastal Road Fraud Allegations Lagos AG Denies Interference in Adichie-Esege Coroner Inquest, Says Suspension Solely Coroners Decision Lagos Cybersecurity Council Chair, Dr. Fine Osakwe, Wins Cyber Security Leader of the Year 2026 Defamation: SERAP Rejects N100m Judgement Favouring DSS, Heads to Appeal Court IPOB Tackles Akpabio over Alleged Threatto Crush Biafra Agitation with Federal Might ADC Releases Updated Primary Election Schedule and Revised Nomination Fees Nigeria Convenes African Leaders on Climate-Conflict Nexus, Pushes Peace-Centred Adaptation Strategy SWIS Africa Launches Initiative to Boost Womens Participation in STEM IGP Orders Comprehensive Audit of Arms, Ammunition Across Police Formations to Curtail Weapons Proliferation 2027: Reverend Sisters, CSOs Demand Structured, Enforceable Actions Guaranteeing Inclusive Governance First Lady: Women Are Capable of Leading Nigeria to Greater Future Nwachukwu Urges FG to Establish Foreign Service Commission to Revamp Nigerias Diplomacy 2027: APC Makes N4.45bn from Form Sales Tinubu May Appoint Yari Campaign DG Boko Haram Attacks Force Fresh Chibok Displacement, KADA Seeks FGs Mediation PDP Decries Growing Insecurity in Katsina Senators Amend Rules, Bar Lawmaker Not in 10th Senate from Seeking Presiding Office 2027 Realignment Ongoing as 3 Senators, 18 Reps Quit ADC, NNPP for NDC, APC, LP Bagudu Reaffirms Tinubus Commitment to Inclusive, Innovative Development UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria Plang Returns to Constituency, Presents Reelection Forms, Seeks Supportfor2027 2027 Race Heats Up in Kogi as Akpoti-Uduaghan, Abdullahi PickUpPDP Forms Tinubu May Appoint Yari Campaign DG IPOB Tackles Akpabio over Alleged Threat to Crush Biafra Agitation withFGsMight Jonathan,SarakiEulogise YarAdua, Say Hes Integrity Icon, Still Loved by Nigerians How Imposed Tickets May Fracture APCs 2027 Game Plan Skyewise Group Invites Investors to Edo, Plans to Establish Auto Assembly Plant in State Dangote, Others Get Less Than 50% Crude Allocation as Pricing Disputes Stall Deliveries Nigeria, Ghana Close Ranks Against Drug Cartels, Sign Landmark Anti-Trafficking Pact World Bank Selects Abia for $700m Water Project Shettima: FG Will Interface More with Stakeholders to Deepen Humanitarian Responses Discos Bill N242bn, Recover 81%, as February Revenue Dips to N196.7bn Finance Minister Meets Local Contractors, Commits to Meeting Outstanding Obligations MTN Foundation Commits N4bn to Community Development FRC Woos Nigerian Undergraduates to Embrace Certification as Actuaries Reps, Senate Panel Head to South Africa as NASS Moves to Confront Xenophobic Attacks WINGS Office Complex Backs CraftVantage 2026 Exhibition to Empower Young Nigerian Artists GMYT Fashion Academy Records Milestone, Admits 21 Emerging Entrepreneurs *DAILY TRUST* Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say Ganduje Amupitan: Insecurity threatens free, fair elections Court orders forfeiture of properties linked to Sylva Dambazau: In China, Ill make Nigeria, Kano proud Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC, joins senatorial race FIFA ban: Prestianni to miss World Cup matches BoT Chair suspended as ACF crisis deepens Intrigue As Ogun Deputy Governor Joins Senate Race CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87 Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash over new leadership rules at senate Finance minister: Nigeria will not return to fuel subsidy IPI to initiate global campaign against Bago, Eno, Egbetokun Baze University appoints Prof Abiodun Adeniyi VC DailyForex Pro: Why Free Signals Are Failing Nigerian Traders on Gold and Oil Senate minority whip dumps ADC for NDC Dino Melaye: Peter Obi Used To Ticket Without Primaries THE NUMBERS: How billions pumped into refineries since Abacha era went down the drain 2027: Lets work together, Gombe APC Consensus Candidate tells Pantami, others Wike to pastor: Jabi Lake takeover stands even if God comes down APC crisis: Gombe Consensus arrangement cant stand Pantami You cant punish broadcasters for expressing opinions, court tells NBC BREAKING: Honorary degree holders barred from using Dr title BREAKING: Nigerian students move to picket South African businesses over Xenophobia Family of 5 killed in Plateau attack Borno rep sheds tears, begs constituents to endorse 5th term bid Crude prices slide below $100 as US halts Hormuz escort plan Gunmen open fire on herders, kill six cattle in Plateau community Nigerian Young creatives in the digital economy: Assessing a National Dialogue outcomes Weak economy pushing youths into banditry IPCR Troops neutralise more terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara Senate amends standing rules on election of presiding, principal officers 9 in 10 states run democracy with weak institutions Report Appoint 80% career ambassadors, ex-foreign affairs minister urges Tinubu APC chair warns against derailment of northern economic agenda Oshiomhole urges FG to revoke MTN licence over xenophobic attacks NIGERIA DAILY: Can The NDC Become Nigerias New Third Force In The Election Race NDC resolves Kano leadership dispute, reaffirms Mai Riga as chairman Senator Marafas associate emerges as NDC chair in Zamfara ADC reschedules primaries, reduces cost of nomination form Man allegedly kills Ogun minor, dumps body in river despite N.5m ransom NDC resolves Kano leadership dispute, reaffirms Mai Riga as chairman ACF Crisis: Police seal Forums headquarters ahead NEC meeting Bandits kill 24 in Katsina Gombe APC senatorial aspirant seeks Incumbents backing Adalebu declares for governor, rejects consensus Police seal ACF headquarters ADC loses more senate, Reps seats, reviews cost of forms Why Bala Mohammed chose APM Benue APC crisis worsens as dep gov disowns peace communique Tinubus supporters endorse Shekarau for Senate INEC to resume voter registration, May 11 APC aspirants battle governors over consensus as 15 pick tickets in Kwara Islam facing reputational damage under Tinubu Baba-Ahmed ADA distances self from Ardos views on NDC registration ADC united despite Obi, Kwankwasos departure- Rivers chair FCT communities decry water scarcity, call for intervention Residents decry escalating rents in FCT, seek control policies FRSC intensifies crackdown on one-way driving in FCT Abuja residents decry poor sanitation *NEW TELEGRAPH* Esop Ndito Uruan Lagos Inaugurates New Executive I Had No Business Dealings With Yahaya Bello, EFCC Witness Tells Court ACF Suspends BoT Chairman Over Alleged Financial Crisis 2027: I'll Reduce Cost Of Doing Business in Nigeria - Hayatu-Deen Defamation: Zamfara Court Orders Police To Investigate Esop Ndito Uruan Lagos Inaugurates New Executive Tinubu's 3rd Anniversary: Wike Puts Pressure On Contractors 2027: Gov Otu Returns Nomination Form, Assures Fairness, Equity Trump Threatens More Bombing If Iran Rejects Peace Deal Wike Defends Withholding FCT Area Councils 10% IGR Nigeria Generated Over N60trn Between 2023, 2025 - Agbakoba UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB Expand Merchant Payment Access Electricity Bills: Payments To Discos Decline By 3.94% To N196.68bn ACF Suspends BoT Chairman Over Alleged Financial Crisis 2027: I'll Reduce Cost Of Doing Business in Nigeria - Hayatu-Deen 2027: Gov Otu Returns Nomination Form, Assures Fairness, Equity *BLUE PRINT* DTigresses out of WNBA season 2027 AFCON: Tanzania to appoint Drogba as ambassador Morocco FA boss gun for FIFA president Spanish FA suspends Pique Kano emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf ll determine Sanusi s fate Ganduje Nigerian boxers in Accra for Ghana friendly 2026 World Cup: US denies top Senegalese FA officials visa Vinicius: FIFA extends Prestiannis ban across football tournaments Christantus Uche opens up on Crystal Palace struggles Iran takes fresh measure on Strait of Hormuz Senate confirms Enikanolaiye, Tegbe as ministers El-Rufai secures court approval for medical access as bail review continues Shaibu hosts Bamigboye, Adeboye at NIS 2027: Aisha Yesufu dumps ADC for NDC, declares for FCT senate race ADC still strong ahead 2027 election, Atsar urges constituency to remain calm Prince Dapo Abiodun Is Ready to Pass the Baton to Sen Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Breaking: APC waves presidential screening requirements for Tinubu APC primaries: Were working on consensus arrangement for Niger Gov Bago 2027 and the opposition dilemma: Unity or another gift to APC Indecency and immorality as societal norm How I returned from the gate of the other world CNN founder is dad Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu NSCDC cautions against adulterated fuel in FCT, urges dealers to comply Granting FCCPC authority to probe medical negligence Group backs Tinubus re-election bid Court orders temporary forfeiture of 9 properties linked to Timipre Sylva Why Peter Obi left ADC Dele Momodu Breaking: ACF NEC suspends BOT chairman How I once considered my own burial Actor Dele Odule Nigeria Police nab 6 kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna Nomadic politicians and the assault on our sensibilities Eased range anxiety boosts NEV long-distance travel during May Day holiday Ajimati joins Kwara South Senatorial race, promises economic growth, transparent representation UEFA Champions League: Why Arsenal vs Atletico should have been cancelled at half time Sneijder Akpabio, Oshiomhole face off over new Senate rule Actress Yvonne Jegede appeals for release of detained blogger Justice Crack Amendment of standing rules victory for democracy, CSO backs Senate Tinubus projects dominate northern Nigeria Alfindiki 88, 000 farmers get 9,000 tones agric inputs credit facility in Niger Edo holds stakeholders engagement to address epileptic power supply Atiku colonised ADC, reason we left en mass Reps member Again, Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price Terrorists keep kidnapped Kaduna priest, others in captivity, insist on 15m ramson, k!ll 2 Picture: Arise submits 2027 APC Ekiti senatorial forms El-Rufai: ICPC opposes fresh bail application Chuba Akpom joins newly promoted Premier League club 2027: Twist as Mustapha Salihu joins Adamawa governorship race 2026: INEC begins another phase of nationwide continuous voter registration NIESV urges Kogi to harness dead capital through asset valuation Cleric lauds contribution of churches towards nation building, stability ACF declares offices vacant, denies crisis over tenure dispute NDC, APC benefit from lawmakers mass defection, compound ADCs woes The April 2026 counter-terrorism report NNL Super 4: Action resumes as Inter Lagos, Ranchers Bees clash Like ADC, leadership crisis engulfs ACF Arochukwu/Ohafia 2027: Why Im bidding for House of Representatives Mary Ikoku FAAN, Air force strengthen collaboration to enhance security at airports Nigeria signs MoU with Airbus to boost aerospace development *GUARDIAN* Nigeria is Africa's most spammed country as 51% of unknown calls to citizens' rank as fraud Benue Group blames rising insecurity, hardship on 'strangled' LGs Gombe APC governorship aspirant dumps party Fubara focused on governance, development — Aide Police repatriate $245M ponzi scheme suspect to China 2027: Gov Otu returns nomination form, assures fairness, equity ADC will field candidates that would win elections, says David Mark 2027: NDC fishing from same pond, won't threaten APC chances — Yilwatda Obi-Kwankwaso movement launches grassroots drive for 2027 in Southeast Airtime loan dispute: Court threatens FCCPC boss with contempt Ogun targets 24-hour power, begins consumption audit Shettima: Tinubu's reforms rebuilding economic base for states Aisha Yesufu joins NDC, set to run for FCT Senatorial seat FG targets 3 million jobs for youth annually Judiciary workers stage fitness walk to mark annual HCJ's games I'll end grid collapse in 100 Days',-Tegbe vows power reset Abiodun pushes for consensus, promises appointments for loyal aspirants 2027: FG Tasks religious leaders to preach peace, youth tolerance 2027: LG Chairmen, APC stakeholders endorse Shehu Sani for Senate House of Representatives aspirant, Umeadi resigns from ADC *THE AUTHORITY* Nigeria's mining sector attracted $2.6bn in 30 months —Shettima FG Unveils Revised Gender Policy to Drive Inclusive Agrifood Growth APC nomination form sales surge in Abuja, as Yilwatda rules out extending... 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Senate seeks textile industry revival to boost jobs *SAHARA REPORTER* EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Arrest, Arraign Whistle-Blower To Protect FCTA Official Anita Odom Under ICPC Probe For Certificate Forgery EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Government Fails To Fulfil Employment Promise To 774 National Health Fellows After One Year, Beneficiaries Demand Action BREAKING: Sowore Leads Nigerian Protesters To Occupy MTN Office Over Alleged Exploitation, Poor Services BREAKING: Protest At University Of Ibadan As Students Lament Power, Water Outage, Disrupted Services Borno Government House To Spend N900million On 'Tables, Cushion Chairs' Amid Boko Haram Insurgency EXCLUSIVE: Retired General Interrogated Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Denies Involvement, Explains N2Million Transfer BREAKING: Boko Haram Agrees To Release 50 Women, Children Out Of 416 Abducted In Borno, Says Remaining Captives Scattered BREAKING: Inspector-General Disu Orders Mass Transfer Of 1332 Officers From Delta Command In Aftermath Of Extrajudicial Killing BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Shoot Dead NYSC Member, Three Others On Funtua Road In Katsina 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 BREAKING: Boko Haram Issues One-Week Ultimatum To Nigerian Govt, Threatens To Marry Off, Kill 176 Abducted Women, Children In Kwara EXCLUSIVE: NYSC Writes ICPC, Confirms Senior FCTA Staff Member Anita Odom's Certificate Is Fake CCT Staff Accuse Chairman Kogo Of Document Alteration After SaharaReporters Story, Insist Wifes Appointment Was His Doing PDP, LP, ADC, Others Accuse APC Of Plotting One-Party State, Demand INEC Chairman Amupitans Removal BREAKING: Opposition Parties Announce Plan To Field Single Presidential Candidate For 2027 Polls EXCLUSIVE: Outrage Trails DHQ Secret Court-Martial As Military Officers Appear In Leg Chains, Battle Untreated Infections, Families Barred From Proceedings BREAKING: Kidnappers Free Lagos Woman Taken From Home After Collecting $17,500 Ransom BREAKING: Court Martial Of 36 Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Begins In Abuja Amid Tight Security, Journalists Barred EXCLUSIVE: Defence Headquarters Convenes Court Martial For 36 Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu BREAKING: Kidnappers Of Lagos Woman Taken From Home Demand N60Million In US Dollars BREAKING: Abuja Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Trial Over NSA Phone Tapping To May For Accelerated Hearing, Orders Remand BREAKING: DSS Arraigns El-Rufai For Allegedly Tapping NSA Ribadu's Phone Conversation EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Rejects Senators' Plea For Automatic Return Tickets, Backs Governors Control BREAKING: Suspected Angwan Rukuba Killers Arraigned Before Plateau High Court Amid Heavy Security BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Woman From Lagos Home After Overpowering Guard, Demand N60Million Ransom BREAKING: Nigerias Power Minister Adelabu Resigns To Pursue Oyo Governorship Ambition Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Employed Wife, Other Relatives, Hired Finance Director Under EFCC Probe, Staff Tell Tinubu BREAKING: Nigerian Government Arraigns Military Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu How Nigerian Army Mushroom Units, Inflated Budgets, Systemic Looting Are Crippling Operations Military Strategist Reveals Rot EXCLUSIVE: Mass Transfer Of 695 Police Officers From Lagos Zone 2 Command Under Jimoh Causes Ripples As Officers Lament Hardship, Unpaid Allowances BREAKING: DSS Alerts Police Over Planned Farmer Kidnappings In Kwara BREAKING: Tinubu Removes Edun, Names Oyedele New Finance Minister BREAKING: Sowore Files No-Case Submission In DSS Defamation Suit Over 'Criminal' Remark About Tinubu BREAKING: Kaduna Court Adjourns El-Rufais Bail Hearing To June Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial BREAKING: Kwara Youths Protest Prolonged Abduction Of 176 Women, Children By Boko Haram, Demand Urgent Action EXCLUSIVE: Ondo Hospitals In Governor Aiyedatiwa's Council Area In Abysmal Conditions, Buildings Near Collapse, Facilities Lack Doctors BREAKING: Alleged Coup Plotters To Appear In Court Wednesday As Nigerian Government Files 13-Count Treason Charges BREAKING: Three Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Attack Nigerian Army Base In Kaiama Community Kwara BREAKING: IGP Disu Mobilises 17 Senior Officers Into Police Monitoring Unit After Redeploying 56 In Major Restructuring BREAKING: IGP Disu Redeploys 56 Senior Officers From Police Monitoring Unit In Major Shake-Up, Warns Against Lobbying Central Bank Of Nigeria Accused Of Offering N300,000 Compensation To Staff Sacked After Over 10 Years In Service Boko Haram Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum, Threatens To Execute 416 Captives In Borno, Mostly Women And Children We Drank Dirty Water, 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