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The Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State has approved the return of 11 aspirants who were previously barred from taking part in the party’s House of Assembly primaries. This decision followed the panel’s review of 50 appeals submitted by dissatisfied aspirants after the initial screening results were released. In a statement on Thursday, APC State Organising Secretary, James Ornguga disclosed that 11 appeals were successful, allowing those aspirants to move forward to the primaries. The remaining 39 aspirants, however, were not cleared, as the committee upheld their disqualification due to non-compliance with party guidelines. The statement…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised suspected members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group and recovered weapons during operations in Sokoto and Katsina States. The development was disclosed in a press release posted on the official page of the Defence Headquarters Nigeria on May 15, 2026. According to the statement, troops responded to a distress call over an alleged attempt by suspected terrorists to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The military stated that troops engaged the suspects in a gun battle, during which two…

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed that the mistake he made at the club this season was his failure to help the Los Blancos win trophies this season. The Frenchman spoke at his post-match interview after Real Madrid’s LaLiga 2-0 win against Real Oviedo on Thursday. “My mistake was not helping the team win titles. The rest is just opinions,” Mbappe said. “Nobody knows why I left [For vacation]. I had the club’s permission. But I’m only focused on winning titles. “They are never wrong. It’s the best club in the world. What hurt me the most was that people…

For the second time in less than two months, another gas leak was reported in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday, affecting over 100 students and their teachers. The incident affected several schools, including Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende; Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School, Epe Garage, Ijebu Ode; among others. Affected students were taken to the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, and other private medical facilities within the town. A video posted on Facebook showed students running out of one of the affected schools while teachers assisted those who had fainted into vehicles for medical attention. A teacher called…

The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected kidnapper in Umuahia, rescued a victim, and recovered ₦830,000 ransom. In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command identified the suspect as Ibrahim Audu, 42, while the victim was named as Onyebuchi Nwaoha, 46, both from Old Umuahia. According to the police, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) acted on intelligence and stormed the Ogwashi Forest in Old Umuahia, suspected to be a hideout for kidnappers. “Acting on actionable…

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress screening committee has screened 115 aspirants for the state Assembly primaries slated for next Wednesday. Speaking exclusively to The PUNCH on Friday via telephone, the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Victor Dogo, confirmed that all aspirants who purchased nomination forms were cleared for the contest. On the tension-soaked consensus moves in the state, Dogo said consensus arrangements were strictly the business of the contestants, stressing that the party was prepared to conduct direct primaries. “The party is not involved in the issue of consensus. If aspirants decide to step down…

Everton captain Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year playing career with the club at the end of the season. Coleman has made a club record 372 Premier League appearances for Everton and 433 in total, leaving the defender needing just one more to move into 10th place in the Toffees’ all-time list. The 37-year-old right-back, signed from Sligo Rovers in 2009, has been ravaged by injuries in the last three seasons and has made just 23 appearances over that period. Everton have offered a coaching role to Coleman, who has captained the team 140 times, but he has yet to…

HYPE, the native token of decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, jumped more than 23% in the past 24 hours, climbing toward $47 on Friday to hit its highest level since October 2025.HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingViewWhat is driving the sudden HYPE rally, and does the token have enough momentum to extend its bull run in the coming days?Key takeaways:This week’s multiple US spot HYPE ETF launches have strengthened the token’s institutional-demand narrative.Coinbase becoming Hyperliquid’s USDC treasury deployer boosts HYPE prices.HYPE ETF launches fuel institutional demand hopesThe biggest immediate catalyst behind HYPE’s rally appears to be the arrival of US-listed Hyperliquid exchange-traded products.On…

UPDATE 5/15/26 at 02:12 a.m. ET The Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador is sharing her heartbreak as she revealed her dog Archie has died. Shannon  gave the somber update on her beloved pet via Instagram on Thursday, March 14 — nine days after the reality TV star revealed Archie had been diagnosed with brain cancer. “Heaven has a new special angel.  Archie passed away yesterday and the girls and I are heartbroken. For the last 10 years, Archie wasn’t just my dog — he was my constant comfort, protector, best friend and truly the real “man” in…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two judges for one year without pay and rejected appeals filed by eight judges of the Imo State judiciary compulsorily retired over age falsification. The council, however, reinstated a judge of the Imo State Customary Court of Appeal after reviewing fresh evidence presented by him. The decisions were taken at the council’s 111th meeting held on 13 May and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. According to a statement issued by the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, on Thursday, the council also recommended the appointment of 12 new…