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All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kaduna have unanimously confirmed Chief Abbas Tajuddeen as the sole candidate for Zaria federal constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC DPR Primary Election Returning Officer in Zaria, Hamisu-Ibrahim Kubau, confirmed in Zaria, Saturday. Kubau said 1,376 party members in 13 districts of the federal constituency confirmed the party chief as the …

Abayomi Ademola Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic FC clinch the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership title after a spectacular 3-1 comeback win over Heart of Midlothian FC in Paradise on Saturday. Celtic claimed their 56th league crown after recovering from an early setback to seal the decisive victory in front of their home fans. Hearts took the lead through …

Residents of Oke Ayo Estate, Elere, in Ede North Local Government Area of ​​Osun State have given conditions to enable them to cast their votes for any political party in the forthcoming state governorship election. Residents stated that they would only vote for political parties that were able to provide transformers for their people ahead of the elections. Residents conveyed …

US Africa Command has released footage of a joint Nigeria-US operation in northeast Nigeria that it said killed senior ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and other senior figures on May 16, 2026. AFRICOM said the attack was carried out under U.S. presidential direction and in coordination with the Nigerian government. The command’s initial assessment is that “several terrorists, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, …

Twelve people were reported killed, and dozens more injured after a goods train collided with a bus in the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Saturday. Firefighters and rescue workers surrounded the crash site, and investigators were seen peering into the body of the burned bus. Pedestrians were led out of busy downtown intersections, which are used by tens of thousands of …

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday morning revealed that a joint operation by Nigerian and United States troops had succeeded in eliminating senior ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok. The president said in a statement earlier in the day that last night’s operation was “a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.” He stated that “the …

Proceedings in an alleged rape and incest case before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja, were stalled on Wednesday following intense discussions between the prosecution and defense lawyers over procedural issues. A source said so Project weekend On Friday that the case marked CR/473/2021 and involving the Federal Republic of Nigeria against Chizoba Nnaemeka, was …

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who is seeking to vie for a Senate seat after completing his term as governor has received an expression of interest and nomination form from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). This happened when the state branch of APM provided expression of interest and nomination forms to its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. While …

In a new place report, The UN health agency described “deceptive tactics” used by manufacturers to normalize nicotine use among young people. In addition to social media promotions and advertising targeting younger generations, the packaging of some products imitates popular candy or candy brands, increasing risks for children. A nicotine pouch is a small pouch placed between the gums and …

The Anglican bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Olusola Odedeji, has expressed concern over the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, expressing optimism about the country’s next recovery. Speaking during his presidential address at the third session of the ninth synod of the diocese, held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church in Ikeja, Lagos, the cleric said the current …