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A group has alleged a plan to impose a candidate after the senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled for Monday, did not hold in the Adamawa Central Zone. The group, under the banner of Central Senatorial Zone APC Elders, has alerted President Bola Tinubu to an alleged plot by leaders of the party in the state to buy time and prepare a favoured aspirant for the senatorial contest. The state chapter of the party had issued a statement ahead of the scheduled date of the senatorial primary, announcing a postponement of the exercise in the Central Zone.…

Police in Katsina State have rescued 11 passengers who were kidnapped by armed bandits along the Sheme-Kankara Road in Kankara Local Government Area. The Katsina State Police Command said the victims were travelling to Kano in a Toyota Hiace bus when the attackers stopped the vehicle at Kakumi Village on the night of May 18, 2026. According to the police spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, officers quickly moved to the scene after receiving a distress call and exchanged gunfire with the kidnappers. He said, “All the 11 abducted passengers were rescued unhurt, while intensive bush combing is ongoing to track down and…

Arsenal have been confirmed Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. This follows Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men needed to beat the Cherries to keep the title race alive until the final day. But this result means they can no longer catch Arsenal with one game to play each. Kroupi Junior opened the scoring for Bournemouth with a superb curling effort past Gianluigi Donnarumma. City struggled to convert the few chances they created. David Brooks missed two chances to double the lead for the hosts, before Erling Haaland fired in a late equalizer.…

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola’s men needed to win on England’s south coast to keep the title race alive but fell short.   Details later…. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected] Read the full article here

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Jibrin, has warned politicians against early campaigns and rallies. Jibrin, who gave the warning shortly after the state Security Council Meeting in Damaturu on Tuesday, said early campaigns and rallies violated the Electoral Act 2022. He said politicians organising such rallies must desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law. The commissioner also warned politicians about hiring thugs to disrupt primary elections in the state. “Thuggery and brigandage will not be tolerated from anyone. Laws and rules are there and must be obeyed,” he said. Jibrin said there are legal avenues…

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday evening arrived at the national secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Abuja for the party’s presidential screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general election. In the past few days, Obi, a presidential hopeful on the platform of the NDC, has been touted as the favourite to emerge as the party’s consensus candidate. Despite denials from both the party leadership and Obi’s camp, the speculation gained traction after the NDC abruptly suspended the sale of presidential nomination forms while extending the sale of governorship, Senate and House of Representatives forms. Peter Obi…

Southampton have been removed from the Championship play-offs after admitting to multiple breaches of English Football League regulations involving the unauthorised observation of rival clubs’ training sessions. The decision followed a ruling by an independent disciplinary commission, which found that Southampton had watched training sessions of Oxford United FC and Ipswich Town FC, as well as filming Middlesbrough FC ahead of their play-off semi-final. In a statement on Tuesday, the EFL confirmed the scope of the violations, saying: “Southampton was first charged on Friday May 8, with further charges issued on Sunday May 17 in relation to additional breaches during…

The US Trade and Development Agency has unveiled plans to support the deployment of about 1,500 mobile communications base stations across Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to improve internet access in underserved communities. The agency disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the project would deploy wireless infrastructure developed by U.S.-based Vanu Inc. in areas with limited connectivity, particularly off-grid communities. According to the statement, the initiative is aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding access to reliable internet services in parts of West Africa where many communities still rely on outdated 2G and 3G networks. USTDA…

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the holiday’s sales include plenty of deals on gadgets that can help you make the most of the season. If your plans involve beach days, pool parties, or backyard barbecues, now’s a great time to pick up a portable Bluetooth speaker, as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You’ll also find worthwhile TV deals, along with discounts on smart thermostats to help keep your home cool and your energy costs low. And, if you’re planning on heading out of town, there are deals on noise-canceling headphones, portable chargers,…

Polymarket has launched a new category of prediction markets tied to private companies, allowing users to trade on questions related to pre-IPO companies — a move that could bring greater price discovery to private markets, where valuation data is often limited and opaque.The new offering, announced Tuesday, was developed in partnership with Nasdaq Private Market, a platform that facilitates secondary trading in shares of privately held companies. Nasdaq Private Market will provide the underlying data and market infrastructure for the contracts.The markets are designed to reflect expectations around events such as fundraising rounds, valuation changes and other corporate milestones involving…