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Lagos Residents Sound Alarm Over Rising Noise Pollution from Bars and Workshops

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:23:43 +0000

Residents across Lagos State are raising alarm over increasing noise pollution from religious centres, bars, workshops, and generators, citing its impact on health, productivity, and daily life. The complaints, collected by our correspondence, highlight persistent disruptions in neighborhoods such as Abule Egba, Akoka, Bariga, Ikotun, Ladipo Market, and Surulere. Mrs. Adewale Miracle, a home baker […]

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Cooking Gas Prices Surge : Residents Turn to Firewood and Charcoal

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:09:19 +0000

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged significantly across Enugu State, leaving residents grappling with higher household cooking costs. Investigations by our correspondence reveal that gas prices fluctuate depending on the location and type of retail outlet. In Trans-Ekulu, for example, prices now range from N1,400 to N1,450 […]

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Womanifesto Nigeria Urges Rescue of Abducted Women and Children

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:02:13 +0000

The coalition of women’s rights and civil society groups, Womanifesto Nigeria, has condemned the growing wave of abductions targeting women and girls, urging urgent rescue of those still held captive. Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Chairperson of Womanifesto Nigeria, described the attacks on schools, communities, and travelers as a worsening national security crisis disproportionately affecting women and […]

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FCT Motorists Accuse Fuel Stations of Under-Dispensing, Seek Regulatory Action

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:55:02 +0000

Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns about alleged fuel under-dispensing at several service stations, claiming that some pumps are deliberately adjusted to shortchange customers. The complaints, reported across areas including Dei-Dei, Central Area, Dutse, Nyayan, Mararaba, and Kubwa, suggest that drivers are paying for fuel amounts they do not actually receive. […]

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Olubadan Allows Oyo Politicians to Use His Name, Says Programmes Decide Outcomes

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:48:33 +0000

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that political aspirants in Oyo State are free to invoke his name in support of their campaigns. Speaking during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration at his private residence on Wednesday, the traditional ruler emphasized his role as a father figure to all politicians, regardless of party affiliation. “All […]

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Ovie Omo‑Agege Leaves APC Amid Deepening Delta State Party Crisis

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:43:13 +0000

In a major political development in Delta State, veteran politician Sen. Ovie Omo‑Agege has formally quit the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing ongoing turmoil within the state chapter of the ruling party. Omo‑Agege’s departure was confirmed in a resignation letter dated May 22, which he addressed to the leadership of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli […]

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ADC postpones presidential primary results collation

Robby Akeju — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:58:35 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Announcing the postponement in the late hours of Tuesday, Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Chief Ikechi Emenike, said the decision was to allow party members who are Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. Emenike said collation for the remaining […]

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Rigging: No difference between APC and ADC, says Amaechi

Freedom Online — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:23:56 +0000

*I REJECT CONCOCTED RESULTS OF ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I unequivocally reject the concocted results being announced. I had initially stated that I will only accept the outcome of the Primaries if the process was […]

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Unity Cup: Azeez hits brace in debut game for Super Eagles

Kunle Mudasiru — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:03:50 +0000

Millwall winger Femi Azeez made an instant impression for the senior national team of Nigeria with a brace in their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in the opening game of the Unity Cup. Azeez wasted no time in making his mark when he unleashed a left foot drive to open scoring for Nigeria in the 4th […]

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MUSWEN felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, tasks government on security

Freedom Online — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:22:26 +0000

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas, the apex Muslim body in the South West congratulated the Ummah on the successful […]

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Galadima: When NDC forms government at the centre, everybody will have enough to eat

Freedom Online — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:36:29 +0000

Leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Monday night, assured party aspirants and members that the party was being built as an institution driven by inclusion, internal democracy and grassroots participation rather than personal patronage and transactional politics. Speaking at the NDC Aspirants’ Dinner held in Abuja, party chieftain, Engr. Buba Galadima, urged members […]

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Court affirms INEC’s power to issue election timetable, schedule of activities

Wahab Abdulah — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:19:07 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue timetable for elections and alter it as it deems fit. Justice James Omotosho also held that the 2027 election timetable issued by INEC was valid and legally issued, “stating timeframe within which political parties are to […]

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2027: Donald Duke emerges PRP presidential flag bearer

Robby Akeju — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:07:01 +0000

Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Tuesday, declared a former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as its presidential flag bearer for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who made the announcement at the PRP national secretariat in Abuja, said Duke secured the presidential ticket after scoring the highest votes […]

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Hayatu-Deen: ADC presidential primary results ‘already doctored’

Robby Akeju — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:58:06 +0000

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he will not attend the announcement of the presidential primary results, citing alleged infractions. Hayatu-Deen, in a statement obtained from his X handle on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed concern over reports of widespread vote rigging during the exercise. He stated […]

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Eid el Adha: Makarfi says ‘we must not lose sight of lessons of sacrifice and obedience to dictates of Allah’

Freedom Online — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:24:03 +0000

*GOODWILL MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF EID-EL ADHA 1447 AH (2026), BY SENATOR AHMED MOHAMMED MAKARFI CON, FCNA. MAY 26 2026 Fellow compatriots, I send warm felicitations to the Nigerian Muslim Community and indeed all Nigerians, as it has pleased Allah (SAW) to enable us witness yet another Eid el Adha celebration. Even as we […]

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