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ADC Confirms Atiku’s ₦90m Payment For 2027 Presidential Nomination Form

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

ADC says Atiku has completed payment for its 2027 presidential nomination form ahead of formal presentation in Abuja. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid for his presidential form to contest under the party’s platform and received his payment receipt. This was disclosed...

NDLEA Arrests Three Persons Living With Disabilities, Uncovers N5.8bn Cannabis Haul in Lekki

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

NDLEA says coordinated raids across Lagos, Anambra and Kwara uncovered massive drug consignments and multiple trafficking suspects. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three persons living with disabilities for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, while uncovering a massive cannabis haul valued at over N5.8 billion in Lagos....

EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted Over Alleged N37bn Fraud

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

EFCC accuses former humanitarian affairs minister Sadiya Umar Farouq of abuse of office and diversion of public intervention funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted for alleged abuse of office and diversion of public...

Cuba Accuses US Of Escalating Economic War With Fresh Sanctions

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

Cuba has accused the United States of escalating economic warfare through fresh sanctions and new restrictions on the island nation. The government of Cuba has accused the United States of escalating economic warfare against the island nation following a sweeping new executive order and fresh sanctions that Havana says could...

Dr Enenche, Wife Takes the Gospel Message To Managua, Nicaragua, Bwari, Abuja, Douala, Cameroon.

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

The senior pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche and Wife, Dr Mrs Becky Enenche have successfully taken the gospel (goodnews) and message of salvation, healing, deliverance, free medical outreach and welfare ministeration to Managua, Nicaragua, Central America, Bwari, Abuja and Doula, Cameroon respectively. The crusades began...

Zagazola Dismantles Masara Kim’s False “Jihadist Burial Attack” Narrative in Plateau

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

By: Zagazola Makama The latest international media appearance by Plateau-based activist, Masara Kim Usman, has once again exposed how misinformation, emotional propaganda and outright fabrication are being weaponised to inflame Plateau’s communal crisis and falsely portray it as an “Islamic jihadist war” against Christians. In his now-circulating interview, Masara claimed...

NSCDC Busts Interstate Car Theft Syndicate, Arrests Suspects Across Multiple States

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

NSCDC operatives have dismantled an interstate car-snatching syndicate and recovered stolen vehicles and dismantled automobile parts Operatives of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have dismantled a sophisticated interstate car-snatching syndicate allegedly responsible for stealing and trafficking vehicles across several states,...

Nigerian Army Reaffirms Technology-Driven Operations Against Terrorism, Insurgency

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

The Nigerian Army says it will deploy advanced technology, drone warfare and intelligence-driven operations to strengthen counterterrorism efforts nationwide. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance operational effectiveness in the fight against terrorism, insurgency and other...

European Union Reaffirms Strategic Partnership With Nigeria, Backs Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

The European Union has pledged deeper cooperation with Nigeria on trade, security, governance and electoral reforms ahead of 2027 elections. The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with Nigeria across trade, democratic governance, security and investment, while pledging continued support for reforms ahead of the country’s...

Chelsea End Six-Game Premier League Losing Streak With 1-1 Draw Against Liverpool At Anfield

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

Chelsea ended their six-match Premier League losing streak after battling Liverpool to a tense 1-1 draw at Anfield. Liverpool missed the chance to strengthen their grip on a top-four finish after being held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea at Anfield, where frustrated supporters voiced their displeasure despite the Reds...