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PM News - May 14, 2026
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Alert: Flood Disaster To Hit 30 States
Umar, during a courtesy visit and Ad- stakeholders’ engagement in amawa State, according to a state- he National Emergen- ment issued on Wednesday night.
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£53M London Mansion
igerian businessman Park.
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For 2027
PPrreessiiddeennccyy ocratic Party (PDP) and Al- By ayoRinde olUokUn lied Peoples Movement, APC.
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that he would contest the O
of agreement between the PDP 2027 presidency under and APM in Ibadan Oyo State.
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To Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
chokepoints, with nearly a fifth of .S.
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Wike-Backed PDP Faction Continued from pg.1
said to the excitement of large of crisis-ridden faction of PDP in He added that his ambition was geared Oyo State will run on the platform towards the rebirth of the Nigerian nation.
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Rejects Makinde, Bala of the APM in the 2027 election. Earlier, leaders of the Makinde fac-
The Oyo State governor urged mem- tion of PDP and APM leaders signed bers of the opposition to work together a Memorandum of Understanding for and be united ahead of the election.
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Makinde affirmed that the PDP/APM Mohammed’s APM While Seyi Bamidele signed the
grand alliance will field candidates MoU on behalf of the PDP, Ol- for all positions in the 2027 election.
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announce my candidacy for pres- man of the APM, Yusuf Dantalle, Coalition Move
idency of Nigeria under the PDP/ also appended their signatures the APM Alliance in 2027,” Makinde agreement on behalf of both parties.
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A al dynamics, Iran recently allowed
Trump, XI Send Mohammed has rejected claims some Chinese-linked vessels to pass of an alliance with the Allied Peoples Continued from pg.1 through the Strait after diplomatic Movement (APM), insisting the party has engag
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Otedola Expands
Wood, Belgravia, and Chelsea.
the Kabiru Tanimu-led interim verified the current NWC,” he said. gath- absolutely nothing to do with the million property in Hampstead,Page 2 - Read →
Massive Shake-Up As APC Disqualifies
ness to famous places like Regent’s ket continues to attract rich buyers Park and the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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Flood Disaster
he Kwara State chapter of the All tradi- Umar further appealed to Continued from pg.1 Progressives Congress (APC)
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tional rulers, religious bodies, youth T
has concluded its screening and women groups, the media and and waterways regularly, strengthen exercise for aspirants seeking tickets the private sector to help spread - State Emergency Management Agen for the 2027 Hous
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News She emphasised that film PG, while 18 films fell within classification remained a the 12/12A category.
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critical regulatory mechanism NFVCB Classifies 304 A total of 157 films were
designed to protect children rated 15, while 103 received and vulnerable audiences from the 18 classification.
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providing necessary viewing the Director of Film Censor- Films In Four Months As
guidance to parents, guardians ship and Classification at the and the general public.
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Nollywood Output Rises
holders for their cooperation sionalism and responsible sto- and compliance with the rytelling within the industry.
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T geria (NAN) reports that the resilience and expanding
(NFVCB), say it has February with 83, March 77, Nigeria’s film industry, pop - capacity of Nigeria’s creative approved and classified no and April 42.
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surpassing the 267 approved productions fell within the 15 Oyekanmi New LTV General Manager
and classified in 2025.
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L of local film production and Nigerian filmmaking.
position he held since 2022.
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Nigerians Will Show Politicians Pepper In 2027 – Makinde Oyekanmi began his pub-
broadcast station.
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He warned residents G
Strategy as a Public Affairs lawmakers to what he described Agoro, on Wednesday for- the influence of the Federal against supporting any as a strategic breakfast meeting Practitioner and has since Government will not det
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Kano Assembly Raises Alarm Over Destructive Tomato Pest Before his appointment,
ter President of the Lagos Oyekanmi served as Di- ano State Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture and According to Ibrahim, Tuta Absoluta attacks tomato crops at all State Ministry of Information rector, Strategy Ce
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Toastmasters Club. K
soluta outbreak ravaging tomato farms in the state.
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Court Orders Are Not Mere Suggestions
The implications extend beyond economics.
men instead of laws cannot achieve lasting justice, stability or progress. ous investor wants to operate in an environment where judicial decisionsPage 4 - Read →
Pastor Ibiyeomie’s Cruel Sermon Against Divorced Women
his week is my first time of hearing about Pastor Peace By BaMidele JoHnSon in that relationship, but the absence of loyalty.
which married women must keep a safe epidemiological husband snatchers was a catatonically dim thing to do. WhyPage 4 - Read →
Mysterious Deaths
he Ondo State Police Command says security T operatives have been • Police officers deployed to Akotogbo in Irele several hours, the victims returned Local Government Area after By MadUaBUcHi to the room and discovered t
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P The victims, identified as
ters in Kano have arrested and technical support, one of the Loyinmi Bode and Andrew a Lagos-based suspect, Richard stolen phones was traced to Kano Friday, were reportedly found Peter, 32, in connection with a Line Moto
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38 female students to Mairabo “Salt It Out”: Groups Urge Nigerians He reiterated the command’s
Hotel in the Sabon Gari area of commitment to protecting citizens Kano on 10 May 2026.
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Upon arrival, he allegedly pro- activities. To Embrace Healthier Diets
vided a room for them to change The AIG also advised members into work attire and instructed them of the public to exercise caution 2026 runs from May 11–17, s Nigeria joins the global the organisations noted that effort
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A belongings behind, claiming that
“Do not surrender personal dietary salt intake to improve Salt Awareness Week 3.8 grams of sodium (or about 10 policies must also remain aligned phones were not permitted at the belongings to strangers, and ver- public h
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Seven Arrested As NSCDC hypertension and cardiovascular safe, healthy, and nutritious foods. The organisations urged the
diseases across the country,” said The organisations, in a joint Federal Government, particularly
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Babafunke Fagbemi, Executive statement issued on Tuesday, said the Federal Ministry of Health Uncovers Rail Vandalism Network
Director of CCSI.
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Nigeria’s Presidency!’
Onanuga pointed to Obi’s pre- vious vow of loyalty to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), which he later left, • Akpabio and Oshiomhole and questioned how Obi could now be trusted to keep his word.
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Akpabio As Senate President
in APGA, he publicly placed himself under a self-imposed enator Adams Oshiom- of God are the ones who jump curse, vowing never to leave the hole has made it clear to conclusions and project
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party that made him governor. S
that he is not positioning themselves into positions He gave his word to the Ikemba, Presi- himself for the Senate they have not yet earned.
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on the democratic process in postponement claims Begged PRP For Presidential Ticket’
his constituency, rather than Con- The All Progressives gress (APC) has confirmed entertain assumptions about eader of the Kwankwasiyya with DITV Kaduna, Baba-Ahmed question Baba-Ahmed’s motives, that its presidential pr
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suggesting that the PRP chairman’s L
election for the 2027 general Oshiomhole questioned the Kwankwaso, has reacted attempts by both politicians to statements were designed to gener- strongly to claims by the Na- join the party after they allegedly election
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Akwa Ibom APC Endorse Gov. Eno For second Term his current term would come Governorship: May 21,
to an end with the closing of 2026 called for strategic positioning and he All Progressives Con- general elections.
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Push To Reset US-China Relations At Nairobi Summit
rance has moved to deepen its en- French commercial and strategic gagement with African countries presence in fast-growing markets.
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said the discussions would and pleasantries before the Health Improvements Stalling
closed-door discussions on Friday.
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Worldwide, WHO Cautions
cern and economic interests.
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could shape the direction of and emerging technologies. T investment flows and diplomatic
progress in global health is under The organisation also drew atten- global politics and commerce, re- The visit comes amid alignments across Asia and beyond.
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some cases, beginning to slip backwards. global disruptions, which have strained US Dangles $100M For Cuba As
In a fresh assessment of international hospital capacity, reduced workforce health trends, the agency said improve- availability and disrupted routine health
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Rubio Demands Leadership Change
ments recorded over the past decade are no programmes such as immunisation.
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France At World Cup
s preparations for the next willingness to take risks could prove cru- talented playmaker has showcased ex- FIFA World Cup gather mo- cial for France against defensively com- ceptional technical ability, combining mentum
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Of Volleyball, Handball Games At The highly rated attacking midfielder tactical awareness and maturity this
has continued to build a reputation as Season so far season, improving his decision-making 2026 National Sports Festival one of French football’s most technically Rayan Cherki has continued to es- in the final third whil
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made the exclusion even harder to justify. A Scientists Warn FIFA Over Extreme
warned FIFA its cur- Former Kano Pillars Volleyball Club rent heat safety measures and senior men’s national team head
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for the men’s 2026 World Heat Risks Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
coach Musa Baba-musa said the decision igerian Sports stakeholders Cup are “inadequate” and was both miscalculated and insensitive.
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