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PM News - May 13, 2026
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Presidential Ticket –PRP
ational Chairman of the Peoples Ba- Redemption Party, Dr Hakeem N ba-Ahmed, has revealed why talks involving former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State www.pmnewsnigeria.com WedNeSday, 1
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of Power, Saleh Mamman, to A
75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving about ₦33.8 billion linked to major power projects in Nigeria.
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The judgment, delivered by Justice James •Over N33.8bn Fraud
Omotosho, followed months of trial initiated Com- by the Economic and Financial Crimes mission (EFCC), which accused the former minister of diverting public funds meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power pr
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With Fresh Babafemi said the seizure fol-
lowed months of intelligence gather- he National Drug Law Enforcement ing, surveillance and tracking of the N43.4bn Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted container from Canada to Nigeria.
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to about ₦200 million, for a property in Shock In Kano As Woman
Continued from pg.1 Abuja without using a financial institution.
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10 counts, while he received additional jail Allegedly Sets Co-Wife,
trial, the court had dismissed Mamman’s no- terms of three years and two years on separate case submission and directed him to enter his counts.
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forfei- The judge also ordered the Two Children On Fire
During the judgment, Justice Omotosho ture of several assets, including for- criticised the former minister for allegedly eign currencies and four Abuja prop- her co-wife,” the relative said.
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R the woman had spent less than
“Rather than creating a legacy to tackle into shock following an mul- the handling of funds allocated to the two weeks in her matrimonial the epileptic power supply in the country, alleged domestic violence incident ti-b
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NDLEA Intercepts
valued at over ₦5.8 billion were recovered.
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Strategic Command of the NDLEA moni- Otedola Deepens Grip On First HoldCo man and Chief Executive Officer of
tored the shipment for more than two months NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa, com- in collaboration with international partners, mended officers of the Tincan Command
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With Fresh N43.4bn Share Acquisition including the United Kingdom Home Of- and the Marine Intelligence Unit for
fice International Operations, the United their vigilance and professionalism.
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the recent wave of Canadian Loud seizures B
solidated his influence in Market activity surrounding the He added that the operation culminated indicated a coordinated attempt by interna- First HoldCo Plc following a shares intensified following news in the seizure
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2027: Why
tion, if you are truly strong contenders, then why fear competition?” he queried.
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Peter Obi, Others To Pay N60m For Baba-Ahmed acknowledged the political
ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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gramme on DITV Kaduna, Baba-Ahmed NDC Presidential Ticket Ahead Of 2027
promise its constitution or internal processes.
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A the conditions for joining the party.
21 to May 23, while completed forms Democratic Congress ahead we cannot break our party’s rules,” he said.
the screening exercise would support- party positions because of the candidate Peter Obi, will pay a total ofPage 2 - Read →
Servicing In 2026 — Tinubu
tramadol without lawful authority.
aKiN KUpoNiyi grams of Rohypnol and 15 grams ofPage 3 - Read →
and three, 12 months on count four, declared. P
He noted that funds spent on debt re- billion on debt servicing in 2026, and three months each on counts five Ni- Despite the challenges, Tinubu said payment could have been channelled into warning that rising borrowing
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UBA Pushes Africa’s Growth
and development across Africa.
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Agenda At Nairobi Summit - demanding a financial system that intention 30 countries across Africa and Europe.
North America when the cost of borrowing ally enables Africa to industrialise,” he said.
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Infrastructure Spending Plan
growth in Africa would depend largely accommodation across Lagos.
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investments, strengthening infrastructure, been allocated to food security initiatives, He added that the project is expected to infrastructure projects in 2026 as part supporting Africa’s economic supporting entrepreneu
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How Nigeria Can End Violence And Bloodshed During Party Primaries
s political parties across Nigeria begin their primaries ahead of the 2027 general Party leadership also has a huge responsibility.
violence, intimidation, shootings, thuggery and sometimes killings. To avoid this, parties must maintain fairness and transparency from the beginning. ClearPage 4 - Read →
In Rwanda, Tinubu Takes Nigeria’s Investment Pitch To Africa
In August 2024, he was in Equatorial Guinea advancing Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola aggerated.
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In Ogun Border Crackdown
prevented drug-related crimes and mental health crises.
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Sack Bag In Delta of trans fats,” he cautioned.
Despite the aggressive an- peratives of the Nigeria Police Force in Delta State have rescued ti-smuggling operations, the Com- a two-year-old child allegedly abducted and concealed inside a O mand said legitimate trade a
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police received credible intelligence Mob Over False Kidnap Allegation In Ibadan substances suspected to be Indian By ayoriNde olUoKUN
indicating that the suspects had hemp and several mobile phones peratives of the Nigeria peratives of the Nigeria assembled from different parts of believed to contain information Police Force in Oyo State dressed condit
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O relevant to ongoing investigations. O
have rescued a United the vehicle.
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Inside Alexx Ekubo’s Painful Final
complications arose, and his condition deteriorated until his passing.
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Days After Liver Complications
May his soul rest in peace,” Stanley stated.
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F gered an outpouring of grief
giving hope that his health was the death of popular across social media, with improving.
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Confirms Marriage Crash
opular Nigerian media personality, Frank Edoho, has finally addressed mounting speculation surrounding his P second marriage, confirming that he has been separated The former host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
his wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, for nearly two years.Page 6 - Read →
calm, focused and emotionally stable. C
health battle.
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Shine Rosman Raises Alarm Over Rising Sexual Harassment In Nigeria television personalities.
priately and nothing will happen.
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To Nigeria’s Challenges
he serene atmosphere of the Uni- Vice-Chancellor (Development Ser- gain deeper exposure to modern tech- versity of Lagos campus took on a vices), Professor Foluso E.
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UNN, Alex Onyia Trade
nology experts to discuss practical ways AI in the global technology space.
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Student Hostels
described the appointment as a major step in the institution’s drive toward academic ex- Nigerian public universities.
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Arda Güler •Güler
and attract even greater global recognition.
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Turkey’s Creative Talent Season So Far Alonso, Güler has become an increasingly
Güler has enjoyed a strong and progressive important figure in the squad.
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Poised For World Cup roles, he has impressed with his ability
field understanding with Kylian Mbappé.
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carries the profile of a player capable of side. Rather than forcing play, he shows pa- gain trust at elite club level and continues Nigeria Off To Flying
deciding matches at the highest level.
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Start At African tional technical quality and maturity Whether from free-kicks or corners, Güler his creativity to connect midfield and attack,
on the ball.
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