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PM News - May 5, 2026
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• As Gale Of Defections Rock Party
enate President Godswill Akpabio that of Victor Umeh, who moved to the on Tuesday stirred fresh political Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC),
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debate after declaring that the citing persistent leadership crises and S
African Democratic Congress prolonged legal battles within the ADC.
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• Bello Takes Over
enith Bank Plc has announced holding companies, non-interest banks the retirement of its Founder and payment service banks in Nigeria.
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•World Leaders Condemn Iran, Pledge Full Solidarity With Abu Dhabi
ceasefire and reopening maritime he United Arab Emirates has and international law.” routes are critical to regional security.
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DSS Operatives Win Big As Court Fines Serap N100M Damages
Abaribe, noting his movement across parties over time, as he pension of the two officers and forced questioned the frequency of them to face a disciplinary panel.
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them under the Evidence Act, as A
same in two national newspapers Beyond the primary damages, Rights and Accountability The string of defections has no specific fees for such internal and on two television stations.
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ADC Admits Blow After Obi, Kwankwaso Exit
he African Democratic Con- Speaking on Monday during an preparations for the 2027 general aligned with the ADC as part of talks that their exit had eased internal gress has admitted that the appearance on Arise News’ Pri
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Backs Continuity For 2027 Election
fication of results, as well as a public Federal Capital Territory the administration’s effort to deliver apology from INEC in two national (FCT) High Court in Maitama avid Umahi, Nigeria’s Minis - called for continued p
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WHO Confirms Two Hantavirus Cases
the results recorded for Finance Quar- Nigerian voter has the standing to ters 1, Wuye, Abuja, in the February challenge INEC in order to safeguard
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On Cruise Ship, Five Under Review 25, 2023, presidential election were democracy and the integrity of the
inaccurate.
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e d lli o C r e w o P d n A s c i t li o P , s t r u o C n e h W : e r u ss e r P r e d n U y c a r c o m e D
Second, it weakens opposition.
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to look less like a democracy and more like a legal battlefield.
At the end of the day, democracy belongs to the people.
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This is dangerous.
their right to choose who leads them.
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First, it weakens public confidence. Ordinary Nigerians already
overshadowed by endless legal battles and political manoeuvres.
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feel disconnected from politics. Many believe their votes do not
Nigeria has come a long way in its democratic journey.
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count. When they now see politicians spending more time in court
this remind us that democracy is not something we can take for granted.
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than among the people, that feeling becomes stronger. Democracy
must be protected, nurtured and respected.
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starts to look like a game played by elites, far away from the citizens.
the new ballot box, then the voice of the people may slowly fade away.
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To Our Beloved Brothers In South Africa (Part 2)
They were forced to carry passes to enter cities, were By FEMi Fani-KayodE s Obasanjo said in an interview with Mr Soni Irabor, compelled to learn Afrikaans (a derivative of Dutch and the General Murtala Mohammed, the mi
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Journalist In Port Harcourt
“The facts available in - dicate that one journalist, - Mr Allwell Ene, while con ducting a solo investigative activity in an area marked as - black spot, known for crimi nal activities and constantly raided by police wa
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op- carrying out coordinated In South-East
erations within the Olu-Oba - he Nigerian Army while inspecting a burnt • Nigerian police officers sanjo axis and adjoining has stepped up se- vehicle along the SPDC–
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T areas. Currently, a total of 13
carrying out an independent command’s spokesperson, curity operations in olice in Rivers State Etekuru road in Ohaji/ suspects have been arrested.
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Government Area of Abia cultist hideout. Five sus - Court Orders Arrest Of Lawyer, Others
State.
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Over Alleged N115m Fraud
ing arms to criminal groups reportedly agreed to assist through an intermediary security forces in locating the prosecutor, informed the Federal High Court Offence Act, 2006 account number 0175248383 based in Bayelsa Sta
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orally that a bench warrant Unit (SFU) of the police. Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover
to defraud the complainants to be issued for arrest of the Justice Yellin Bogoro is - defendants.
concealing from them, en -Page 5 - Read →
cumbrances and facts material Weapons In Zamfara Forest Sweep
The court granted the appli- application by the prosecutor to the property.
one Barbara Komolafe tion alleged that the defend- - NE 3774, one magazine loadPage 5 - Read →
A former Deputy Governor of Kano
expressed gratitude to the leadership State, has officially resigned from the and members of the ADC for their African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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“I wish to sincerely appreciate the Obi, Kwankwaso Defection
in a resignation letter dated May 1, leadership and members of the party 2026, addressed to the Chairman of for the cooperation, respect, and sup - he Nigeria Democratic Congress the ADC in Gwarzo Local Government port I
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Area of Kano State. In his letter, the T
party,” he said.
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2027: ‘The North Won’t Back You, Obi’
aligns with my vision for good governance, democratic values,
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-Datti Baba-Ahmed Fires Warning
and sustainable development of • Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo our dear state,” Gwarzo added.
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Y PDP Divide Widens As Wike’s Camp
new alignments may not have the stability 2023 presidential election, has ex - for long-term planning, urging Obi to focus or practicality needed for success.
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2027: NDC Zones Presidential the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at least 21 days’ notice
before such a meeting.
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was provided, rendering any decisions made at the meeting entirely invalid. Ticket To South – Buba Galadima
The involvement of Senator Wabara, who has been a central figure in the dis - pute, also came under scrutiny.
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Attacks U.S. Vessels –Trump
lowed claims he made on Truth Social that US forces had engaged Iranian assets in the Gulf, includ - ing striking seven “small boats.” He also said American troops had intercepted drones and missiles al- legedly launched
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chokepoint through which roughly a Two Killed,
fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
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Several Injured free passage of commercial vessels re -
portedly disrupted by rising hostilities.
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As Car Ploughs
to deter threats to maritime se- • Trump curity, particularly in the Strait, where previous confrontations be - “Project Freedom,” an operation aimed resident Donald Trump has
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tween US and Iranian forces have Into Crowd
at safeguarding global shipping routes.
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P heightened fears of wider conflict.
The US president insisted that Iran, declaring that the coun - Iran has historically reject- Iran had shown signs of flexibil - try would be “blown off the face ed US accusations of disrupting ity in ongoing peace effort
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In Leipzig shipping lanes, insisting its activ -
maintained that America’s mili- States vessels, as tensions escalate ities in the region are defensive.
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Deadly Blast Rips Through China public safety in busy urban centres.
Authorities have urged the public The incident occurred on Tuesday to avoid speculation as investigations in a crowded area of the city, where continue, noting that preliminary findings
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Fireworks Factory Leaving 26 Killed
pedestrians were struck by a vehicle are still being reviewed.
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broader threats, though no confirmation A
jured after a powerful explosion tore quickly deployed, with paramedics has been made.
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US Warships Escort Stranded Vessel explosions linked to highly combustible
black powder stored at the site.
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Out Of Tense Hormuz Flashpoint immediate investigation into the cause of
the disaster, calling for “all-out efforts” in A US-flagged commercial vessel has safely military assets.
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Heading Into World Cup
also improved.
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Sundowns, AS FAR Rabat Protest CAF Referee While attention across the tourna- tential to elevate his team significantly.
Opponents will undoubtedly recog ment will focus on established global -
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superstars, Ivory Coast may look to a nize the threat he poses. His unpredicta - Appointment Ahead Of Champions League Final
different kind of influence to power their bility makes him difficult to contain, as he campaign.
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AS FAR are understood to have M
and unpredictability could shape the him one-on-one can be risky, while com na- - have lodged com - ref- gone further by requesting the tion’s fortunes on football’s biggest stage.
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UCL: Simone Backs Lookman UCL: Simone Backs Lookman
This flexibility allows the team to adjust formance.
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To End Drought Against Arsenal making him a key figure in how Ivory Amad Diallo has put together an To End Drought Against Arsenal
“Finally, he is at a giant club.
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D over Valencia, although there was a
emola Lookman to In the premier league this season, he ings could be the difference between sense of frustration after the first leg, end his goal drought against has registered 2 goals and 2 assists.
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