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Nigerian APC Primaries See Mixed Results and Controversy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections across Nigeria yielded mixed results, including a governor's brother securing a House of Representatives ticket. The primaries also faced controversy, with some disqualified aspirants alleging that candidates were hand-picked.

16 May, 22:27 — 17 May, 14:59
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APVery High14h ago

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NPRHigh2h 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.

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France 24High4h 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 Factual27m ago

2027: Disqualified Akwa Ibom APC aspirants claim Akpabio, Eno hand-picked candidates

“The party is not compelled to reveal answers on what disqualified them,” the APC spokesperson in Akwa Ibom said. The post 2027: Disqualified Akwa Ibom APC aspirants claim Akpabio, Eno hand-picked candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ekemini Simon

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zerohedgeLow10h 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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Borno gov’s brother wins APC Reps ticket

Kaumi Zulum, brother of Borno’s governor, emerges as an unopposed winner in the APC House of Representatives primary for his constituency. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-govs-brother-wins-apc-reps-ticket/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed14m ago

APC primaries: Gagdi loses third term bid in Plateau reps contest

The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has lost his bid for a third term following the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. The post APC primaries: Gagdi loses third term bid in Plateau reps contest appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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qatar-tribuneMixed15h 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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