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		<title>Gbenga Daniel&#8217;s supporters threaten boycott of Ogun APC senatorial primaries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Folashade Ogunrinde]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[South West]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aremo Babatunde Adesanya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Babatunde Onadeko]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fatai Sowemimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Olumuyiwa Okunowo]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2556" height="1600" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?fit=2556%2C1600&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Ex Ogun Governor Gbenga Daniel" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?w=2556&amp;ssl=1 2556w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=526%2C329&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=1725%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1725w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=768%2C481&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=1536%2C962&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1282&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=750%2C469&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Otunba-Gbenga-Daniel-scaled-e1763057522851.jpeg?resize=1140%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2556px) 100vw, 2556px" /><p>The support group for Gbenga Daniel said recent developments within the party had fallen short of democratic expectations, warning that participation in the primary could expose supporters to danger.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/880489-gbenga-daniels-supporters-threaten-boycott-of-ogun-apc-senatorial-primaries.html">Gbenga Daniel&#8217;s supporters threaten boycott of Ogun APC senatorial primaries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Incumbent Ebonyi Reps members win in APC primaries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Agency Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abakaliki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[All Progressives Congress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[APC flag]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chief Kama Nkemkanma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[former Minister of State for Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joseph Ekumankama]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2048" height="1365" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?fit=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="APC Flags" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=524%2C349&amp;ssl=1 524w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=1620%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1620w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/362ec2df-662d-41e2-8b12-678a0e34da7b.jpeg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><p>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the six federal lawmakers were beneficiaries of the consensus arrangement anchored by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebony for various political positions in the state for the 2027 general elections.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/880482-incumbent-ebonyi-reps-members-win-in-apc-primaries.html">Incumbent Ebonyi Reps members win in APC primaries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lookman makes LaLiga history as Nigerian stars endure mixed weekend across Europe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gbemidepo Popoola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[More News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ademola Lookman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ebenezer Akinsanmiro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ola Aina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul Onuachu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raphael Onyedika]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2206" height="1242" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?fit=2206%2C1242&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Ademola Lookman Credit: Atlético Madrid on X" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?w=2206&amp;ssl=1 2206w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=1918%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1918w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=2048%2C1153&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/1003206621-scaled-e1779095459568.jpg?resize=1140%2C642&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2206px) 100vw, 2206px" /><p>Super Eagles stars experienced a weekend of mixed fortunes across Europe as Ademola Lookman continued his brilliant form with another decisive goal for Atlético Madrid, while Paul Onuachu finished as joint top scorer in Türkiye</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/880481-lookman-makes-laliga-history-as-nigerian-stars-endure-mixed-weekend-across-europe.html">Lookman makes LaLiga history as Nigerian stars endure mixed weekend across Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Yobe APC governorship aspirants reject consensus candidate</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oladayo Jonathan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[North East]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[All Progressives Congress (APC)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baba Malam-Wali]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mustapha Maihaja]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1176" height="774" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?fit=1176%2C774&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Baba Malam Wali" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?w=1176&amp;ssl=1 1176w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?resize=526%2C346&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?resize=768%2C505&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?resize=750%2C494&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/677281618_3585028864981321_4500444264155204138_n-e1779095043294.jpg?resize=1140%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px" /><p>The aspirants said any attempt to impose a candidate would violate the APC constitution and provisions of the Electoral Act.</p>
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		<title>APC clears Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senate primary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Manasseh Mbachii]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[North Central]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[2027 general elections]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="700" height="498" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?fit=700%2C498&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Yahaya Bello" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?resize=491%2C349&amp;ssl=1 491w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?resize=150%2C107&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?resize=120%2C86&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/06/Yahaya-Bello.jpg?resize=350%2C250&amp;ssl=1 350w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><p>The APC has cleared former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello and other aspirants for Monday’s senatorial primaries in Kogi State, ending days of speculation over his eligibility amid his ongoing EFCC corruption trial.</p>
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		<title>Six Akume loyalists lose Benue APC primaries as SGF’s wife, Mark’s daughter secure tickets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oladayo Jonathan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[North Central]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Benue APC primaries]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1672" height="941" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?fit=1672%2C941&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume and Governor Alia of Benue state" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?w=1672&amp;ssl=1 1672w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-09_50_16-AM.png?resize=1140%2C642&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px" /><p>Six serving members of the House of Representatives in Benue State, believed to be loyal to Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, lost their re-election bids in the APC primaries, deepening the internal power struggle within the party.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/880468-six-akume-loyalists-lose-benue-apc-primaries-as-sgfs-wife-marks-daughter-secure-tickets.html">Six Akume loyalists lose Benue APC primaries as SGF’s wife, Mark’s daughter secure tickets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Corruption and its discontents, By Uddin Ifeanyi</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ifeanyi Uddin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[corruption]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="640" height="573" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/Uddin-Ifeanyi.jpeg?fit=640%2C573&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Uddin Ifeanyi writes about the two-state solution as the best pathway to peace for Israel and Palestine." style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/Uddin-Ifeanyi.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/Uddin-Ifeanyi.jpeg?resize=390%2C349&amp;ssl=1 390w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p>&#8230;the jury is in. Corruption renders an economy more fragile. It worsens insecurity simply from the ease with which it undermines government&#8217;s legitimacy, fuels public angst, and encourages informal or criminal alternatives. And by making light of it, in the discussion around the growth and development of economies such as ours, we run the risk [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Man killed at Plateau APC primary as rep loses ticket</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oladayo Jonathan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="682" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="APC Flag" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?resize=524%2C349&amp;ssl=1 524w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/05/APC-Flag.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Confusion broke out at APC primary venue in Plateau after a resident was reportedly shot during protest.</p>
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		<title>2027: Angry ex-senator withdraws from Kebbi APC primaries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1536" height="1050" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?fit=1536%2C1050&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bala Ibn Na’Allah," style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?resize=511%2C349&amp;ssl=1 511w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?resize=768%2C525&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?resize=750%2C513&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/05/466788012_539770235647425_2274907709526151255_n-e1779093063767.jpg?resize=1140%2C779&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /><p>The APC had scheduled Monday for its senatorial primaries, where Mr Na’Allah was expected to contest for the party's ticket in a bid to return to the Red Chamber.</p>
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		<title>Akwa Ibom doctors set deadline for EFCC amid strike threat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ekemini Simon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="605" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?fit=1024%2C605&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Doctors used to illustrate the story." style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?resize=526%2C311&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Doctors-migrating-e1697873914104.jpg?resize=750%2C443&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>NMA insists anti-graft agency must issue written apology, compensate victims over UUTH raid</p>
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		<title>Nigeria’s beneficial ownership regime at risk as banks allow inactive companies to run accounts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Musikilu Mojeed]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2387" height="1702" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?fit=2387%2C1702&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. [PHOTO CREDIT: Ehud Kaduna]" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?w=2387&amp;ssl=1 2387w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=489%2C349&amp;ssl=1 489w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=1515%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1515w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=768%2C548&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=1536%2C1095&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=2048%2C1460&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=120%2C86&amp;ssl=1 120w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=350%2C250&amp;ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=750%2C535&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/01/20200913_161409-scaled-e1652250793565.jpg?resize=1140%2C813&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2387px) 100vw, 2387px" /><p>Anti-corruption activists say inactive companies are often used to secure public contracts while concealing politically exposed persons and ultimate beneficiaries.</p>
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		<title>One reportedly shot dead in Kano as protesters block highway, burn LG secretariat over bandit attacks</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oladayo Jonathan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>FG explains delay in budget implementation reports</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Oladayo Jonathan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="651" height="471" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/images-4.jpeg?fit=651%2C471&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/images-4.jpeg?w=651&amp;ssl=1 651w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/images-4.jpeg?resize=482%2C349&amp;ssl=1 482w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/images-4.jpeg?resize=150%2C109&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/09/images-4.jpeg?resize=120%2C86&amp;ssl=1 120w" sizes="(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px" /><p>According to the statement, delays in the publication of recent budget implementation reports followed the extension and re-enactment of the 2025 budget, arguing that fiscal years are determined by law rather than fixed calendar timelines.</p>
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		<title>Makinde confirms killing of teacher in Oyo school abduction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Folashade Ogunrinde]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Viral video of abducted Oyo school principal raises questions over captives&#8217; location, rescue operation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Folashade Ogunrinde]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alamu Folawe]]></category>
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