Terrorists Kill 17 Police Officers, Soldiers In Yobe 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTerrorists Kill 17 Police Officers, Soldiers In Yobe 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 18, 2026

Terrorists have killed 17 police officers and an undisclosed number of soldiers in an attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State by Boko Haram terrorists. Force spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Anthony Okon Placid, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, May 16, 2026, saying the attack occurred in the early hours of May 8, 2026, around 1:15 am. According to...

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Support Group Vaccinates Over n 23.3 million Animals in 20 States 

HealthNewsNigeriaSupport Group Vaccinates Over n 23.3 million Animals in 20 States 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 18, 2026

No fewer than 23.3 million animals were vaccinated against major livestock diseases nationwide by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project under the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. Diseases targeted include Anthrax, Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), and Newcastle disease. The vaccinations covered more than 10 million cattle, 9.1 million goats and sheep, and over 4.1 million poultry birds across 20 participating states. The World...

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US, Nigeria Forces Kill Senior ISIS Commander in Joint Operation

NewsNigeriaUS, Nigeria Forces Kill Senior ISIS Commander in Joint Operation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 18, 2026

A senior Islamic State (ISIS) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, has been killed in Nigeria in a joint military operation involving United States and Nigerian forces. US President Donald Trump announced the development on his social media platform, X, saying the operation was carried out by American forces in coordination with the Nigerian Armed Forces. Trump described Al-Minuki as the “second in command of ISIS globally” and said the mission was carefully planned and executed against what...

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Tinubu: Nigerians Want Good Roads, Hospitals Yet Avoid Paying Tax

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu: Nigerians Want Good Roads, Hospitals Yet Avoid Paying Tax

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to see tax payment as a civic obligation essential for national development. Tinubu made the appeal on Friday at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where he called on citizens to support government efforts to fund infrastructure and social services. He said many Nigerians demand better roads, hospitals and other public amenities but are often unwilling to make corresponding contributions through taxation. “Nobody wants to pay taxes....

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Stray Bullet from Soldier Kills Man at APC Election Venue in Plateau

NewsNigeriaPoliticsStray Bullet from Soldier Kills Man at APC Election Venue in Plateau

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 18, 2026

A resident of Kasuwan Ali community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sani Abdullahi, has been shot dead at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat. Daily Trust reports that the victim was killed by soldiers following a disagreement over the delayed commencement of the exercise. A resident, Ibrahim Sale, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, said the trouble began when party members...

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Wike’s Camp Records Landslide Wins in Rivers APC Primaries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWike’s Camp Records Landslide Wins in Rivers APC Primaries

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 18, 2026

The camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recorded sweeping victories in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries held across Rivers State on Saturday. The primaries, conducted across wards in the state, formed part of the APC’s nationwide exercise to select candidates for the House of Representatives ahead of the next general election. One of the most prominent winners was Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State...

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Winners of APC House of Representatives emerge in Adamawa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWinners of APC House of Representatives emerge in Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 17, 2026

Following the conduct of primary elections of the House of Representatives of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, the chairman of the electoral committee, Prof. Ahmad Yushau, has announced the winners of the election. The chairman, while making the announcement, said the election was conducted in accordance with the party guidelines, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the electoral acts. Yushau said those that emerged victorious and will represent the party...

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Experts Charges Communicators, Journalists To Protect Human Dignity In AI

NewsNigeriaExperts Charges Communicators, Journalists To Protect Human Dignity In AI

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 17, 2026

Catholic Communicators, Clergy, Academics, and Media Practitioners gathered in Jos, Plateau State, for the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Communication Day Diamond Jubilee. The event, held at the Major Seminary,Katako,Jos, focused on the theme: “Human Voice and Face: Safeguarding our Identity and Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The event is also geared toward addressing the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on human identity, communication, and moral values, with the aim of promoting...

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2027: Makinde Promises to ‘Reset Nigeria’ as He Joins Presidential Race

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: Makinde Promises to ‘Reset Nigeria’ as He Joins Presidential Race

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2026

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. He announced his ambition at a joint mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan. The declaration, made on Thursday before a large crowd of party supporters, stakeholders and political allies, signals a major shift in the opposition landscape ahead of the next general election cycle. Announcing his bid, Makinde...

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Wike Calls PDP–APM Coalition ‘Fraud’, Dismisses Makinde’s Presidential Bid

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWike Calls PDP–APM Coalition ‘Fraud’, Dismisses Makinde’s Presidential Bid

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the reported alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as a “fraud”. The Turaki-led PDP faction had, on Wednesday, announced an alliance with APM ahead of the 2027 general elections, a development that coincided with the declaration of a presidential bid by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Makinde had said the PDP–APM alliance...

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