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PM News - May 7, 2026
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General
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• Denies Germany Rejection Claim -Jonathan Breaks Silence
a redeployment from Germany.
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F a statement posted on his official
ly before making a decision on wheth- ormer Minister of Aviation, social media account on Thursday, er to contest the 2027 presidential election.
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Fraud Scandal
he Federal High Court sitting breach of trust involving N33.8 billion.
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Minister of Power, Saleh Mam- ment on Thursday, holding that the Economic T
man, on 12 counts bordering on and Financial Crimes Commission successfully • Mamman fraud, money laundering and criminal Continued on pg.2
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Face Of A
Continued from pg.1 proved the allegations against the for- whereabouts were unknown, although
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Alleged Nigerian Billionaire Drug mer minister beyond reasonable doubt. his personal assistant reportedly in-
Mamman, who served under former formed the defence team that he was ill.
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Baron Busted In Global Sting Operation
found guilty of unlawfully diverting Rotimi Oyedepo, urged the court public funds meant for critical power to proceed with the judgment, ar-
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•Three Hotels In Delta, Abuja, Multi-Billion Assets Linked To Syndicate projects, including the Mambilla and
guing that no medical report or Zungeru Hydroelectric Power projects.
ayoRinde olUoKUnPage 2 - Read →
A that build their nations. Unpatriotic citizens
Simon, has been arrested in Swit- nal network both within Nigeria and overseas.
Switzerland, France and Greece. the US-DEA and other international partners tocurrency and conventional bank accountsPage 2 - Read →
Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Rising The former president, who has been na- we have over 10 million supporters
involved in election observation across 14 tionwide.
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Tensions Between Vatican, White House for the nation to look towards the future,
In response, Jonathan emphasized that Ni- saying that “young people will have a he would approach the matter with the geria that will plan for our grandchildren.” utmost seriousness, saying: “This is no computer game.
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Transported To Madinah – NAHCON
duct themselves with humility Also on Sunday, a MaxAir By KadiRi and discipline while in the Holy flight airlifted 560 pilgrims from aBdUlRaHman Land.
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Irene noted that the state Supply To Warring Communities In Cross River
he United Nations Chil- government and local councils dren’s Fund, in partnership had shown commitment toward he Nigeria Police Force mand in Akwa Ibom State.
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T Government, has inaugurated interventions targeted at mothers
detained two police Firearms and live ammunition of- an emergency nutrition support and young children.
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Court Adjourns Trial Of Lagos Businessman mother becomes pregnant to the of nutrition commodities meant
child’s second birthday, are the for beneficiaries.
the prosecution as a narcotic substance similar to cocaine,Page 3 - Read →
The Cost of Living Crisis Is Becoming a National Emergency
cross Nigeria today, millions of citizens are carrying a burden that grows foreign exchange rates.
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Nomadic Politicians And The Assault On Our sensibilities
n Saturday, 25 April, opposition political parties, By zainaB SUleiman oKino only deepen public skepticism.
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33 Children In Sokoto As roops of the Joint Task Troops also recovered two
Op- Force North-East, new sewing machines and 10 T eration Hadin Kai, have bundles of brown, black, green, arrested six suspected terrorist - blue and purple clothing mate
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Cases Rise Across LGAs logistics suppliers during an rials suspected to be intended
operation in Borno State.
the troops,” a source said. He said Sabon Birni Local • Meningitis patientPage 5 - Read →
• The suspects Alleged N145m Transformer Fraud
he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has ar- Ajagun pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Soldiers Raid Illegal Mining Sites, him that the said sum is the purchase price of eight pieces of
4000KVA transformers, and other false pretences which you knew to be false.”
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Recover Equipment in Plateau
Items recovered during roops of Sector 8 of the operation included four Operation Safe Ha- T water pumping machines, ven have recovered three water hoses, three several pieces of equipment shovels and two building during
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- Labour Party Lawmaker
onourable Obi Aguo- “Moving about to different cha, a member of the
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political platforms now... they H
Representa- House of are more disadvantaged than tives representing the Ikwuano/ re- staying together,” Aguocha Umuahia Federal Constituency, marked, underlining the missed has warned that the ongoing opportunity for opp
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poten- When asked about the Shettima Endorses Wadada For
Congress (APC) an undue tial for a renewed opposition advantage ahead of the 2027 alliance ahead of the 2027
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Nasarawa Governorship In 2027
general elections.
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V within the Labour Party (LP),
equipped to lead Nasarawa.
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would ensure the continuation Keyamo Defends Obi’s Exit From ADC of God, seated in our midst here
of the state’s investment drive.
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F widely recognized as Governor
you well.” Obi’s defense regarding his clear commitment from the party, Sule’s preferred candidate for empha- The Vice President recent defection from the African especially regarding the 2027 the upcoming governorship r
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2027: ‘Get your PVCs,’ to explain the rationale behind so much and thinks she’s actually
the move.
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APC Urges Ondo Youths
a social media post on Thursday, first wife.
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PDP Chieftain Accuses Wike Of
tain of the People’s r e f s n a r t ng i k ee s identi- serves as a valid means of s n ze iti c s a ll e w H t n e m ace l p e r r o fication and a critical instrument on ti Democratic Party a r t s i g e r f o Manipula
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First Time Since Ceasefire
srael on Wednesday carried out an and armed drones toward Israeli posi-
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airstrike on Beirut for the first time tions, according to Israeli authorities. Biggest Elections Since 2024
I since agreeing to a ceasefire with Earlier on Wednesday, Israel issued Hezbollah last month, raising fresh fears evacuation warnings to residents in sev- over the stability of the fragile truce eral villages north of t
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ly results expected overnight. Countries Race to Trace
day, with broadcasters and election rather than individual candidates.
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Scottish Parliament are being con- Passengers After Deadly
figures and regional voting trends.
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constituency and regional Members Virus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
opportunities for representation.
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Oil Prices Crash As US-Iran
detected onboard, raising concerns over pos- man transmission remains uncommon, sible international exposure to the disease.
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Deal Hopes Calm Global Markets
and a German national, have died fol- The Centers for Disease Control and lowing the outbreak, while eight others Prevention in the United States said it are believed to have contracted the virus, was closely monitoring
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G els,” Kumar said in a market note.
Medical experts confirmed that the while another was transferred to Germa- day as growing optimism kets reacted to signs that tensions in According to him, the investment over possible diplomatic progress the Middle East
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Athletics Championships
•Gyökeres Nigeria’s team will be headlined by igeria has opened training camp world record holder Tobi Amusan, who in Lagos as preparations in- N is expected to lead the country’s charge tensify for the 2026 African in t
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of Nigeria moving swiftly to fine-tune STARS TO WATCH AT THE WORLD CUP
“I’m in good shape, and my goal the team ahead of the competition.
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Viktor also serves as President of Confederation
but I’ve proven my worth,” he said.
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inate physically inside the penalty area, fter years of quietly de- the club’s most important attacking players. Joshua, Fury To Fight
stretch defensive lines with direct runs in veloping through the lower Across all competitions this season, he transition and drop deeper to link midfield divisions in England and later has registered 23 goals and four a
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For New Golden Belt
to contain him because he combines Portugal’s Primeira Liga, Viktor Gyok- Premier League matches, domestic cup raw strength with impressive technical eres enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup competitions and European fixtures
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