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Nigerian APC Primaries Face Delays, Intimidation Claims

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across Nigeria are experiencing mixed outcomes, with some areas reporting peaceful conduct while others face delays in results and allegations of intimidation against candidates like Desmond Elliott.

16 May, 22:27 — 17 May, 20:54
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APVery High21h 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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NPRHigh9h 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 24High12h 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

Dispenser water supply remains uneven across Nigerian cities as demand persists

To determine whether the situation extended beyond Abuja, this newspaper also expanded its review to Kaduna, Kano, Lagos and Akwa Ibom. The post Dispenser water supply remains uneven across Nigerian cities as demand persists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Fortune Eromonsele

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zerohedgeLow18h 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 Factual10h 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 Factual52m ago

Osun APC hails peaceful Reps primaries, urges calm over results delay

The Osun APC commends the peaceful House of Reps primaries and urges members to remain calm while awaiting official results, calling for party unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-hails-peaceful-reps-primaries-urges-calm-over-results-delay/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

2027: Desmond Elliott laments intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead primaries

An embattled member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress,APC, in Surulere of intimidation, political victimisation and attempts to manipulate the party’s forthcoming primaries. The post 2027: Desmond Elliott laments intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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qatar-tribuneMixed23h 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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