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PM News - May 15, 2026
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Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud.
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The defendant was brought before EFCC Drags Blessing CEO To
lessing CEO, the controversial social Justice D.I.
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Directorate 1 of the EFCC on a two- B
apist whose real name is Okoro Bless- count charge bordering on alleged ob-
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ing Nkiruka, was on Friday arraigned by the Court Over Alleged N36m Fraud
taining by false pretence and stealing.
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To Stop Fuel Imports
angote Refinery has reopened Court in Lagos showed that the refinery its legal battle against fuel is challenging the continued approval
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D of fuel import permits by the Nigerian
a fresh suit seeking the can- Midstream and Downstream Petroleum cellation of petrol import licences issued Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, de- to the Nigerian National Petroleum Com- spite growing domestic refining output
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NNPC, Marketers’ Licences pany Limited and several oil marketers.
Continued on pg.2 Court filings before the Federal High • Dangote and his Refinery
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To 15.69% ustice Hauwa Yilwa of the 302 rounds of live AK-47 ammu- To 15.69%
Federal High Court in Abuja nition and attempting to support J has sentenced a woman, acts of terrorism.
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In April
guilty of unlawful possession of Continued on pg.2 • Halima Haliru Umar
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Police Sack Five Inspectors, Arrest Continued from pg.1
AYM Shafa Ltd, A.A.
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Three Over Kidnapping, Robbery nullify import permits granted to the firms.
ed petrol is falling sharply following That earlier suit also included a increased production from local refin- N100 billion damages claim, although he Nigeria Police Force has dismissed, eries, particularly the Dangote
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the case without proceeding to trial.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises
ant knowingly made false representa- In his ruling, Justice Dipeolu held tions regarding the property transac- that discussions between the parties tion between July 14 and 17, 2024.
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affecting the court proceedings, directing To 15.69% In April
allegedly obtained the money under false that the defendant should take her plea.
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N the N36 million, said to belong to
to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the A breakdown of the data showed mixed inflationary trends a correctional facility pending trial.
the 4.18 per cent recorded in March. The month-on-month rural inflation rate, however, droppedPage 2 - Read →
Atiku Demands Immediate Release
four-count charge filed against her by the Department of State Services, DSS.
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court on March 11, where she admitted to the charges relating Of El-Rufai Before Eid Celebration
to illegal possession of ammunition and providing support linked to terrorist activities.
pleading guilty, accepted responsibility for the offences asPage 2 - Read →
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NNeewwss gence that suspected Lakurawa ing with herds of rustled livestock fighters were attempting to burn at Danya Bakwai Settlement.
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In another operation in Katsina groups in the North-West following Troops Kill Two Lakurawa
State, troops on patrol intercepted recurring attacks on communities, mov- suspected terrorists allegedly security formations and incidents
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Suspects In Sokoto Operation ing stolen livestock through Danya of cattle rustling blamed on armed
Bakwai settlement in Jibia Local bandits and the Lakurawa group.
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Abdulaziz further noted that the Hurt Education Standards he Transmission Company of
initiative would reduce pressure on the Nigeria has disclosed that the T transmission system while improving country’s national grid has received he Nigerian Union of Teachers Amba stressed that countries like electricit
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T panies nationwide.
the completion of a major transmission the Federal Government’s UTME welfare and pay, which had strengthened - “This has equally helped in alleviat infrastructure project in Edo State.
the Benin axis to different parts ofPage 3 - Read →
Fresh Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 The TCN boss explained that the new power sector,” he said.
arrangement would allow the company to He added that the new infrastructure evacuate electricity more efficiently from Province, one of the eastern regions would help address situations where deadly Ebola virus outbreak
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A Power Holding Company facility. be transmitted to consumers.
Africa CDC stated it is closely Democratic Republic of CDC) reported 246 suspected Con- “The importance of this project cannot “Before, there was power that was monitoring the situation and has cases, including four deat
the Azura Power Plant and the Niger which means Nigerians would be getting aPage 3 - Read →
Primaries Must Reflect The Will Of Party Members
s political parties across Nigeria prepare for another round of primary Nigeria’s democracy has matured over the years, but the country still struggles elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, there is an urgent ne
imposition, vote buying, intimidation, violence and endless litigation. In Political parties must remember that credible primaries strengthen theirPage 4 - Read →
Africa’s Emerging Doctrine Of Development Sovereignty
African participation in the future AI economy.
SolA AdeBAwoPage 4 - Read →
maceutical production, digital sovereignty, climate financing T
through this lens.
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Forms For House Of Reps Seat
ollywood ac- Representatives seat in the “As your servant and tress and film - 2027 general elections.
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Okanlawon Declares
ollywood actor the home and children as even cook, despite not Deyemi Okan- long as there was financial knowing how to.
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Promising N700,000 Daily Earnings
fake and misleading.
an interview she as widely as possible to had not requested moneyPage 5 - Read →
Africa’s Biggest Lifestyle Spectacle
• Nana Akua Addo at the event • Queen Mercy Atang in crazy attire at AMVCA •Osas Ighodalo in stunning fashion at AMVCA 2026 AMVCA has evolved into more more about shock value than further reinforced this celebra- public
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became advertising. Visibility Inside The Abatis’ Six-Year Love Story
became currency.
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Of Healing, Hope And Resilience
personal business empires.
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I Eke wore an aquarium-inspired
mental health, past trauma, and second-chance romances, Kike- You saw me… with all my past dress with live fish embedded into public scrutiny often remain taboo, lomo Atanda-Owo Abati and Dr.
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Kanye Is Missing
odak Black has returned to prison in Florida after turning himself in to au- K thorities over charges of fleeing and attempting to evade law enforcement, along- side resisting an officer without violence.
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and claiming the process was standard for cases K
Among those present were Kardashi- Psalm’s seventh birthday cel- that typically take several months to probe.
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For the occasion, the SKIMS found- the Pokémon-inspired event to life. Nicki Minaj Reveals How Jay-Z,
er wore light-wash blue jeans paired Psalm, the youngest of Kardashian with a fitted white bodysuit from and West’s four children, spent the
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her shapewear line, completing the day dancing to music from a live DJ, Others Pushed Her To Support Trump
look with a long gold necklace and swimming, and enjoying arts-and-crafts her trademark sleek black hairstyle.
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Controversy As Aide
old rapper said her frustrations began According to the rapper, the support she increasingly vocal in support of Trump after repeated attempts to secure a meet- received from Luna was unlike anything and Vice President J
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behaved erratically while dining at a on Instagram about embarking on a and destroying merchandise in protest.
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M Madonna, Shakira And BTS Unite For
dif- and support she needs during this first-ever half-time show at the FIFA ficult time,” her representative added.
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co-host- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, First-Ever World Cup Final Show
ed by the United States, Canada and sions II, on 3 July.
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CCuupp CCaammppaaiiggnn For 2026 World Cup
rance coach, Didier Deschamps, campaign against Senegal on June 16 has announced his 26-man in New Jersey.
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Amusan Hunts For More Medals After African Champs Gold
orld record holder Tobi Amu- the 2026 Diamond League on Saturday.
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