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                        <title>From Borno to ISIS command: Profile of ISIS leader killed in Nigeria-US operation</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Learn about Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, the senior ISIS leader killed in a joint Nigeria-US operation. Discover his background, role, and influence in the region.

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                        <title>Soludo&#8217;s wife donates relief materials to 13-year-old HIV patient in Anambra</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Anambra governor&#8217;s wife, Dr Nonye Soludo, provides relief materials and financial aid to a 13-year-old girl receiving treatment for Advanced HIV Disease.

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                        <title>Messi, Ronaldo ready for sixth, final World Cup</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare for a historic sixth and final World Cup, making it their last dance on the biggest stage.

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                        <title>Calabar teaching hospital denies rejecting emergency patients over inability to pay</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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The Calabar Teaching Hospital&#8217;s CMD affirms its policy of treating emergency patients first, regardless of ability to pay, to prioritize saving lives.

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                        <title>Son Heung-min to lead South Korea squad at his fourth World Cup</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Son Heung-min leads the 26-man South Korea World Cup squad, featuring stars Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Hwang Hee-chan. See the full team list.

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                        <title>NNPC unveils MRI facility in Anambra hospital, pledges stronger healthcare support</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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NNPC Limited enhances healthcare in Nigeria by installing a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI facility at Nnamdi University Teaching Hospital in Anambra.

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                        <title>Anglican Bishop laments economic hardship, says better days ahead</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
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An Anglican Bishop decries Nigeria&#8217;s economy and widespread hardship but expresses optimism that the nation will overcome its current challenges.

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                        <title>S&#038;P upgrades Nigeria’s credit rating to ‘B’, cites economic reforms</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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S&#038;P Global Ratings upgrades Nigeria&#8217;s credit rating to &#8216;B&#8217; from &#8216;B-&#8216;, citing economic reforms, higher oil production, and FX market liberalization.

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                        <title>Tinubu confirms killing of ISIS leader in Nigeria-US joint operation</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Nigerian and US forces have killed a senior ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin, President Tinubu confirms.

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                        <title>Morning recap: Terrorists strike three Oyo schools, EFCC bows to calls for probe of hospital raid, other top stories</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Get your morning news recap. Read today&#8217;s top stories on the Oyo school attack, EFCC&#8217;s hospital raid probe, NJC appointments, and other major headlines.

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                        <title>Mexican teachers threaten World Cup protests over salary proposal</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Mexican teachers protest low salary offers, threatening to disrupt the World Cup starting June 11 if their demands for a pay raise are not met.

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                        <title>APC reschedules National Assembly primaries in Zamfara</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a new schedule for its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State. See the updated dates.

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                        <title>US team &#8216;devastated&#8217; by lack of home support, says World Cup doc maker</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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A new documentary reveals the US men&#8217;s national team is &#8216;devastated&#8217; by poor US soccer support at home games, adding pressure for the World Cup.

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                        <title>Man in critical condition after shark attack in Australia</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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A man is in critical condition after being attacked by a shark off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Emergency services are on the scene.

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                        <title>Taiwan says it is an &#8216;independent&#8217; nation after Trump&#8217;s warning</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Taiwan&#8217;s foreign ministry declared the island is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to China, after a warning from US President Trump.

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                        <title>Two security guards bag life imprisonment for serial rape of minor</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons says it has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards, James Sule, 30 and Adamu Yau, 25, for serial rape of a six-year-old girl. A statement by NAPTIP Press and Public Relations officer, Mr Vincent Adekoye, in Abuja on Friday, disclosed that

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                        <title>Drake drops three albums at once</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Drake is back, dropping a surprise new album release with two companion LPs. The 43-track project features Future and new disses aimed at Kendrick Lamar.

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                        <title>Trump says US, Nigerian forces kill senior IS leader</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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President Trump announced that a joint US and Nigerian military operation successfully eliminated senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa

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                        <title>Nigerian-born politician elected UK party’s leader</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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British-Nigerian councillor Celia Hibbert has been unanimously elected leader of Reform UK in Wolverhampton, becoming the official opposition leader.

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                        <title>Supporters protest as APC disqualifies Jack-Rich from Rivers senatorial race</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Supporters protest the disqualification of Tein Jack-Rich from the Rivers senatorial race, accusing the APC of favoring allies of Nyesom Wike.

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                        <title>Inflation hits 15.69% as food, transport costs surge</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two judges for one year without pay and recommended the appointment of 12 new justices to the Court of Ap

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                        <title>TCN reports 40 vandalism cases in five months</title>
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports a drop in vandalism cases to 40 this year, crediting community engagement and security collaboration.

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                        <title>NRS, NAFDAC, others ranked top performing Nigerian public institutions</title>
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A new report by Transparency Watch Initiative ranks the top-performing Nigerian public institutions, highlighting FIRS, NAFDAC, and others for excellence.

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Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal explains his withdrawal from the 2027 senatorial race, citing party unity and creating room for younger leaders.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied return tickets to two serving Rivers lawmakers, Awaji Abiante and Boma Goodhead, ahead of its primaries.

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                        <title>Bandits still holding my wife despite N20m ransom payment, — Kwara pastor</title>
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A Kwara pastor laments that bandits are still holding his wife and others despite a N20m ransom payment, now demanding an additional N300m for their releas

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Nollywood actor Baba Esu shares his passionate support for Manchester United, from 1989 to today. He discusses his favorite moments, players, and recent fo

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                        <title>Era of impunity gone, says IG Disu</title>
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IGP Tunji Disu declares an end to impunity in the Nigeria Police Force, promising reforms, transparent policing, and an upgrade to the traffic warden unit.

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                        <title>Tinubu directs action on passport renewal delays in Rwanda</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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President Tinubu directs the Nigerian mission in Rwanda to resolve passport renewal delays after hearing concerns from the diaspora community in Kigali.

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