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Nigerian Political Developments Ahead of 2027 Elections

Various political developments unfold in Nigeria as parties and candidates prepare for the 2027 elections, including new alliances, candidate declarations, and internal party disputes within major parties.

3 May, 10:16 — 4 May, 00:32
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BBCHigh14h ago

Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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DWHigh11h ago

Nigeria summons South Africa envoy over xenophobic incidents

Nigeria joins other international voices warning against rising anti-migrant sentiment targeting Africans in South Africa.

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SCMPMostly Factual12h ago

Vigilantes in Nigeria kill herders amid jihadist tensions, kidnapping gangs

A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told journalists. The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger State, after the herders were accused of being informants for the jihadist group Ansaru. The Nigerian vigilantes from Bussa district raided herding Fulani settlements around Kabe, in neighbouring Borgu, in a massacre that also ...

By Agence France-Presse

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YahooMostly Factual14h ago

Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

Counting day eve: Parties try different ways to beat the blues

By Sweety Kumari, Arun Janardhanan, Shaju Philip, Sukrita Baruah

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Premium TimesMostly Factual3h ago

2027: Labour Party fixes N50m for presidential forms, sets dates for primaries

The party says its House of Assembly and governorship primaries will hold on 27 May while the National Assembly and presidential primaries are scheduled for 29 May. The post 2027: Labour Party fixes N50m for presidential forms, sets dates for primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Premium Times

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guardian-ngMostly Factual7h ago

APC senatorial aspirant steps down for Eshinlokun - The Guardian Nigeria News

APC senatorial aspirant steps down for Eshinlokun  The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factual39m ago

Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians sign up for S’Africa evacuation

Amid rising South Africa xenophobia, Nigeria is arranging voluntary evacuation flights for its citizens. Over 130 Nigerians have registered to return home. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-130-nigerians-sign-up-for-safrica-evacuation/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Xenophobia: Nigeria warns citizens ahead of Monday anti-foreigner protests in South Africa

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for May 4, 2026. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria warns citizens ahead of Monday anti-foreigner protests in South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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myjoyonlineMixed12h ago

Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in the southern African nation.

By Clara Seshie

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