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    Day: May 17, 2026

    Police Mourns 17 Officers Killed During Terrorists Attack on Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Yobe

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adams Samuel The Nigeria Police Force has "regrettably announced the tragic loss of seventeen (17) police officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation They were killed following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of 8th May, 2026. Force... Read more

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    Sokoto APC Holds Reps Primaries, Consensus Candidates Emerge in 10 Constituencies

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Musa Abdulahi SOKOTO:- The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State on Saturday conducted its House of Representatives primary elections across the state’s 11 federal constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections, with consensus candidates emerging in 10 constituencies. The exercise, monitored by party officials and delegates across the state, reflected the party’s growing drive to consolidate internal cohesion as... Read more

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    Killing of ISWAP Commander: There’s no Ambiguity says Presidency

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement John The Presidency has said that the controversy that followed reports of the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki—also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander—reflects public scepticism about counterterrorism claims. But military and intelligence officials say that scepticism, in this case, is misplaced. Reacting to the controversy trailing the elimination of... Read more

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    APC Primaries: Thousands Stranded in Abuja South Over Consensus row

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Clement John ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress APC primary election for the Abuja South Federal Constituency ground to a halt on Saturday after a bitter standoff over the adoption of a consensus candidate left thousands of party members stranded at voting centres across four area councils. This was even as electoral officials were nowhere in sight hours after proceedings... Read more

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    Obi Calls For Credible Leadership As Opposition Groups Push For 2027 Coalition

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Ruth Momodu ABUJA- THE 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has made serious case for all aspirants seeking elective offices in the 2027 general election to embrace integrity, sacrifice and people-oriented leadership to rebuild Nigeria and restore public confidence in governance. The former Anambra State governor spoke 9n Saturday in Abuja at a one-day Aspirants... Read more

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    Thugs disrupt APC Primary in Jos South LGA of Plateau

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Gabriel Lantang Jos – Chaos erupted at the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary for the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency on Saturday evening as suspected thugs disrupted the counting of votes at the RCM Primary School, Zarmaganda, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The disruption occurred shortly after electoral officials commenced a recount of results... Read more

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    Tinubu Welcomes Airbus Proposal For Maintenance, Hangar Facilities In Nigeria

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    …Urges Accelerated Delivery of Attack Helicopters By Clement John President Bola Tinubu has welcomed world aircraft-maker Airbus' proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of a broader effort to position the country as a regional aerospace and aviation services hub. President Tinubu also emphasised Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft capable of supporting... Read more

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    Kalu, Onyejeocha Clinch APC Reps Tickets in Abia State

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Kingsley Ojeme Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu; and former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, have secured the All Progressives Congress, APC, tickets to contest the 2027 House of Representatives elections in Abia State. Both political heavyweights emerged unopposed during the APC House of Representatives primary elections conducted across the eight... Read more

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    APC Primaries: Ondo Aspirant Cries Foul, Demands Tinubu Protects Her Victory

    May 17, 2026 (updated May 17, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Adeyemi Ajasi ABUJA: A female House of Representatives aspirant in Ondo State, Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi has called on President Bola Tinubu and the APC national leadership to protect the outcome of Saturday's primary election in the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency. She alleged that intimidation, disruption of voting lines and attempts to compromise results had marred an exercise in... Read more

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