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Nigeria's APC Primaries See Disqualifications, Inconclusive Races

Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) held its primaries, leading to several serving representatives losing their return tickets, disqualifications for some aspirants, and some House of Representatives elections being declared inconclusive. Panels addressed claims of bias and opened windows for complaints regarding the primary results.

16 May, 22:27 — 17 May, 20:14
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APVery High20h 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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NPRHigh7h 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 24High10h 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 Factual2h ago

Primaries: APC panel declares Reps spokesperson’s election inconclusive

The committee also said three serving members lost their elections while two others won. The post Primaries: APC panel declares Reps spokesperson’s election inconclusive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ayodele Joseph

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zerohedgeLow16h 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 Factual8h 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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APC primaries: Serving Reps who lost return tickets

See the full APC primaries results as many incumbent House of Representatives members across Nigeria lost their bids for a re-election ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-primaries-serving-reps-who-lost-return-tickets/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Fiscal years ‘re defined by law, not calendar — Presidency 

The Presidency, through the Budget Office of the Federation Sunday, said it has acknowledged public concerns about the timing of publication for the recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports and therefore offers clarification within the constitutional and statutory framework that governs public finance in Nigeria. The post Fiscal years ‘re defined by law, not calendar — Presidency  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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qatar-tribuneMixed21h 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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