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Nigerian APC Primaries See Withdrawals, Winners, and Violence

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries are underway across Nigeria for various political offices, including House of Representatives, Senate, and governorship. The process has seen candidate withdrawals, the emergence of winners, numerous complaints, and a fatal incident at one venue.

16 May, 22:27 — 17 May, 16:49
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APVery High17h ago

Democratic primary for Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ US House seat is too early to call - AP News

Democratic primary for Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ US House seat is too early to call  AP News

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NPRHigh4h ago

Why Georgia's primary elections carry national significance

Georgia's elections Tuesday include competitive GOP primaries for U.S. Senate and for governor. Meanwhile, Democrats hope an enthusiastic turnout helps them flip two state supreme court seats.

By Stephen Fowler

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France 24High7h ago

Joint US-Nigeria operation killed a senior militant leader of IS

President Donald Trump said that a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.

By FRANCE24

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

Borno APC Reps Primaries: Winners emerge in nine constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul inconclusive

In Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, the process was declared inconclusive following a petition filed by an aspirant The post Borno APC Reps Primaries: Winners emerge in nine constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul inconclusive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulkareem Haruna

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zerohedgeLow13h ago

Washington's Joint Operation Against ISIS In Nigeria Sends A Message To The Sahelian Alliance

Washington's Joint Operation Against ISIS In Nigeria Sends A Message To The Sahelian Alliance Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, The scenario of a US-backed Nigerian anti-terrorist intervention in Mali is becoming increasingly likely. Trump announced over the weekend that the US and Nigeria carried out a joint operation against ISIS’ second-highest figure, which his counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed took place in the northeast Lake Chad Basin where its ally Boko H...

By Tyler Durden

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guardian-ngMostly Factual5h ago

Ondo Reps aspirant "Small Alhaji" rejects APC primary disqualification claim - The Guardian Nigeria News

Ondo Reps aspirant "Small Alhaji" rejects APC primary disqualification claim  The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factual2m ago

Imo APC opens petition window for House of Reps primary complaints

The Imo APC has opened a petition window for aspirants with complaints from the House of Reps primary elections. Find out the deadline and how to submit. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-apc-opens-petition-window-for-house-of-reps-primary-complaints/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Activist Yerima Shettima withdraws from APC Kaduna Central Senate race

Shettima, at a press conference in Kaduna, said his decision followed extensive consultations and careful reflection, stressing that he remained loyal to the APC and committed to the unity of the party. The post Activist Yerima Shettima withdraws from APC Kaduna Central Senate race appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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qatar-tribuneMixed18h ago

Islamic State deputy leader killed in US-Nigerian operation - Qatar Tribune

Islamic State deputy leader killed in US-Nigerian operation  Qatar Tribune

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