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PM News - May 19, 2026
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Security Warnings - Gani Adams
• Gani Adams he Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoru- Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on baland, Gani Adams, has accused Tuesday while reacting to the attack on T South-West governors of ignoring Oriire Local Government Area of
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75-Year Jail
Sentence ru hydroelectric power projects.
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• Three Toddlers Among Victims
confirmed that one of the abducted resh details have emerged from Among the abducted victims is two- teachers was killed by the terrorists the deadly school abduction in year-old Christianah Akanbi, believed to F while r
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Continued from pg.1 I Thought Tinubu Approved panies to divert funds meant for
critical power infrastructure projects jail terms on 10 counts, three years through money laundering schemes on one count and two years on involving Bureau De Change op- another count, ordering that the sen-
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Obasa’s Impeachment
erators and property acquisitions.
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eign currencies linked to the fraud. -Desmond Elliot and international security agencies,
Mamman’s conviction has been including Interpol, to arrest Mamman called and said, ‘I didn’t order that, I didn’t described as one of the toughest wherever he was found and hand know anything about it,’” Elliot stated.
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18. Christianah Akanbi — 2 years How One Of Gowon’s Policies
Victims From alawusa Community 19.
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Changed My Life Forever -Jonathan 41. Tosin Abadi — 9 years
22.
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Amaechi Questions Atiku’s “He’s a Nigerian president. He’s
pri- all times that you have passed not a Yoruba president,” Amaechi mary, you have not won an elec- said while referring to Obasanjo.
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On the issue of zoning, Amaechi Electability Ahead Of 2027
Amaechi maintained that he said the arrangement remained represented a different option necessary because Nigeria had yet for Nigerians because he had to achieve full national cohesion.
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F at the centre of governance. He
Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi “I listened when the former vice Other aspirants in the race include leader- contrasted the President’s says he is well placed to clinch the argued that former Vic
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After Cotton Output Collapse he Minister of Defence, re- service until his death.
tired Gen.
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Aspirants Ahead Of Primaries
he African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has screened more T than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries.
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e c n e i t a P f O t u O g n i n n u R e r A s n a i r e g i N
killings continue to spread fear.
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Eid And The Epidemic Of Empty Pockets
ram fighting.
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Officials Over Misconduct
he Lagos State Central Busi- lums and members of the National ness Districts, CBD, Office
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T Union of Road Transport Workers,
has arrested and prosecuted NURTW, who sometimes attacked 859 offenders across Lagos Island CBD officials during operations.
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and Ikeja business districts as part Flooding Remains Major Threat
“At times, our officers have been of intensified efforts to restore subjected to attacks by elements
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order, improve sanitation and In Katsina, NEMA Warns
linked to NURTW and hoodlums enforce compliance within major whose actions undermine the commercial corridors of the state.
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T service delivery,” she said.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Central (NEMA) on Monday held Services Agency.
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NYSC Gives Important Advice To Corps
Muhammad, the D-G noted that sitising residents in vulnerable the campaign’s theme: “Strength - communities across the state
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ening Disaster Risk Govern - ahead of the rainy season. Members As Orientation Camp Closes In Osun
ance for a Resilient Nigeria,” NAN reports that the engage- role as ad-hoc electoral personnel The State Coordinator thereafter highlights the need for stronger ment was followed by an outreach By iSa iSawadE Assignment
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Police Arest Suspected Kidnapper of fake news, inflammatory con - Coordinator, Mr. Ekeng Kubi -
encouraged active participation in tent, and unguarded posts capable angha, congratulated them on Community Development Service
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of bringing the NYSC Scheme into In Katsina Village Attack the successful completion of the
(CDS), describing it as one of the disrepute.
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T security conscious, avoid unau-
resilience, cooperation, and ac- suspected kidnapper, cattle can identify and address pressing thorised journeys, respect the tive participation throughout the rustler and bandit informant linked commu- needs within thei
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Our Transparency’
the House of Representatives and Senate of coordination, openness and participation he All Progressives Congress, primary exercises showed that the party as the APC has done,” he said.
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T performed creditably.
His comments come at a time when the its primary elections, insisting that “Based on the reports received from ruling party is battling internal complaints no political party in Nigeria can match its both the House of Re
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2027: Peter Obi Emerges NDC’s lowed the provisions of the Electoral Act
that the party provided a fair platform for the conduct of the party’s primaries.
adopting direct primaries, adding that the all aspirants and that those who feel cheat- The ruling party’s primaries havePage 6 - Read →
ulation, violence and dissatisfaction over T
pression of Interest Forms for its toral Act, and this process has showcased with the party’s guidelines and timetable.
the party, screening of aspirants who The former Anambra governor is ex-Page 6 - Read →
APC Primaries: Akapbio, Oshiomhole,
purchased and completed their forms will pected to undergo the party’s screening begin on Tuesday, May 19, and end on process before any formal declaration of
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Sani Among Big Winners As Nwoko,
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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high-profile victories, major upsets and intra-party tensions Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar’s Camp
across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Speaks On Illness Reports
In Delta North, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa defeated in- cumbent Senator Ned Nwoko to clinch the APC senatorial ticket, he media office of former Vice Pres - fully engaged in preparations for the ADC polling 113,309 vo
APC grassroots members. night, Atiku’s office confirmed that the 2027 presidential election.Page 6 - Read →
131 Dead, Hundreds Infected
intensify contact tracing operations involving airlines, expand testing
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Man Kills
capacity and improve hospital readi- ness in case of imported Ebola cases.
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In Escalating Ebola Outbreak
Parents, The WHO warned that the out - break could become significantly larger than currently reported, stress- t least 131 people have died in Injures ing that weak healthcare systems, the worsening Ebola outbreak
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Babies detection remained major risks.
of Congo, DRC, as health authorities The agency has urged affect- warned that the deadly virus is spread- ed countries to strengthen border ing into new areas amid growing fears In Spain screenings, surveillance systems
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US Moves To Stop Ebola From Reaching American Shores
surrendered himself to authorities.
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Over 3,000 Dead In Lebanon As Israel-Hezbollah War Defies Peace Efforts
The war, reignited amid the broader Israeli forces have continued to maintain resh violence erupted across south- were taken to minimise civilian casualties.
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World Cup Charge
• Fernández helsea captain Enzo lishing himself as a vital midfield Fernández has rapidly force and an unexpected goalscoring
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CAFCL/CC: CAF Delays Disciplinary
in Argentina’s midfield setup, and Across all competitions, he has scored all eyes will be on him as the World 14 goals and provided six assists.
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Decisions Across Key Continental Fixtures Cup approaches. Still young, but 34 Premier League appearances, he
already playing with the composure has recorded nine goals and three of a seasoned leader that saw him assists, while maintaining a passing edly gained access to the pitch.
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Man City Could Turn To Maresca As
questions about his tenure at City of - playmaker in deeper areas, meaning ten coming up in news conferences.
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Manager Amid Expected Guardiola’sexit He was asked on Friday whether will come under constant pressure.
the following day’s trip to Wemb- Despite the challenges, expec- of the squad are also anticipating ley for the FA Cup final would be tations remain high.
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to his team’s build-up structure, M
hopeful he will remain as manager.
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