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NEWS HEADLINES 27 MAY 26

NATIONAL

‘Our reforms yielding results’ — Tinubu speaks on economy in Sallah message. 

Kalu urges Nigerians to endure Tinubu’s reforms. 

Court says Jonathan eligible to contest in 2027. 

Eid el-Kabir: Yilwatda felicitates Muslims, urges backing for Tinubu’s reforms.

Eid-El-Kabir: FG Approves 50% Train Fare Discount. 

Atiku defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen in Imo ADC presidential primary. 

Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary results, alleges widespread disenfranchisement. 

Hayatu-Deen boycotts ADC presidential results announcement, raises rigging allegations. 

Court says Jonathan eligible to contest in 2027. 

INEC Appeals Judgment Nullifying Deadlines For Party Primaries, Others. 

Dickson declares NDC fastest-rising opposition force in Nigeria. 

NDC to introduce electronic voting for future primaries — Dickson. 

FULL LIST: NEMA lists 15 Lagos, 19 Ogun LGs as flood-risk zones. 

SEDC launches £500 million venture capital to stem brain drain, others. 

AAC Picks Sowore as Presidential Candidate, unveils New Econ. 

N33.8bn Fraud: Ex-Power Minister Mamman fled Abuja in a taxi, relative tells court. 

You can’t be nation’s candidate-general – SDP presidential candidate tells Tinubu. 

Adebayo decries alleged electoral irregularities, urges resistance. 

Court reserves judgment in FCCPC’s digital regulation suit. 

Japa worsening shortage of orthodontists in Nigeria — Smile360. 

NEMA urges tougher state sanctions to prevent disasters. 

EFCC transfers ex-power minister Mamman to Kuje prison for 75-year jail term. 


BUSINESS

CBN injects N9.71 trillion as naira gains N19.67 in April. 

FG cancels $717m W’Bank power loan amid blackouts. 

Nigeria’s economy grows 3.89% in Q1 as electricity contracts by 15.3%. 

Supply Shortage, High Depot Prices Shoot Up Gas Price. 

Signature Bank’s 2025 Profit Rises To N3.59bn. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos Assembly Imam calls for unity, peace ahead of Eid al-Adha. 

Police foil kidnap attempt in Lagos, kill four suspects. 

Rehabilitation: Julius Berger gives update on Lagos bridges. 

600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day. 

Ogboru emerges Delta ADC governorship candidate. 

Rivers 2027: Fubara withdrew voluntarily; Wike not APC member — Yilwatda. 

Abia unveils ₦306m tech grant to boost businesses across 17 LGAs. 

Nnamani declared winner of PDP governorship primaries in Enugu. 

Ropshik clinches Plateau PDP governorship ticket, vows to serve one term. 

Eid-El-Kabir: FCT police assure citizens of maximum security. 

Traders Struggle For Space As Ram Supply Surges In Abuja Markets. 

Nigerian Navy commissions projects to mark 70th anniversary in Kano. 

Gov Radda mourns victims of Kano–Katsina highway auto accident. 

2027: Zamfara APC crisis deepens as Shinkafi sues party over senatorial primary. 

Pantami Defects To PDP, Clinches Gov’ship Ticket. 

Police bust motorcycle-snatching syndicate in Yobe. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Electrical spark triggers fire in Oyo residence. 

Police nab suspect over N1bn petrol theft in Lagos. 

My brother’s beheading haunts me daily – Oyo teacher’s sibling. 

Insecurity: ID Cabasa condemns killings, says govt not taking action. 

‘We grew apart’ — Kate Henshaw speaks on relationship with Genevieve Nnaji. 

Many men date, marry women who don’t love them — Yul Edochie. 

FULL LIST: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema at AMA 2026. 

Nigerian forward Victor Udoh dies at 21, ex-club mourns. 

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95. 


INTERNATIONAL

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment. 

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium. 

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire. 

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout. 

China executes man for poisoning billionaire gaming tycoon. 


SPORTS

Shooting Stars qualify for CAF tournament, lament kidnapping in Oyo. 

Nigeria tackles Zimbabwe as Chelle begins Eagles’ reform. 

Coaches with most UEFA Champions League titles in history. 

Argyle captain Edwards signs new one-year deal. 

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit. 


GOOD MORNING AND BLESSED EID-AL-ADHA

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