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CHADIAN MILITARY REPORTS LOSSES AFTER LAKE CHAD BASE ATTACK. Dozens of Chadian soldiers were killed or injured after suspected Boko Haram fighters targeted a military outpost in the Lake Chad area overnight.

DOZENS KILLED IN KATSINA COMMUNITY ATTACKS AS MILITARY RESPONDS. 24 residents have been killed following separate assaults by armed bandits on Jikamshi and Gwalgoro communities in Musawa and Kankia local government areas of Katsina State in September. ctblagos.ng/dozens-killed-…

SIX SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS ARRESTED IN KADUNA. The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping gang and rescued several victims during an operation in Kaduna State. ctblagos.ng/six-suspected-…

KWANKWASO HOLDS TALKS WITH NDC CHAIR TO ADDRESS KANO TENSIONS. Rabiu Kwankwaso has met with the chairman of the National Disciplinary Committee to discuss and work toward resolving the ongoing political crisis in Kano. ctblagos.ng/kwankwaso-hold…

OYEDELE ENGAGES CONTRACTORS ON NEW SYSTEM FOR PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT DEBTS. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has held discussions with representatives of local contracting firms, outlining steps the government is taking to address unpaid bills…

PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS WITH INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS IN FRANCE. President Bola Tinubu held discussions with global investors during his visit to France, as part of efforts to strengthen economic partnerships and attract foreign investment to Nigeria.

THREE CIVILIANS KILLED IN PLATEAU AS VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN BARKIN LADI. Three civilians have been killed in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State following a fresh attack on the night of May 3, adding to a growing cycle of tit-for-tat violence in the region.

SOLDIER ASSAULTS THECABLE JOURNALIST IN LAGOS TRAFFIC. A soldier assaulted Olalekan Fakoyejo, assistant business editor with TheCable, on Saturday, May 2, over a remark about traffic obstruction in Ikeja, Lagos State. ctblagos.ng/soldier-assaul…

ADC PEGS PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION FORM AT ₦100M. The African Democratic Congress has released its timetable for primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections and pegged its presidential nomination form at ₦100 million. ctblagos.ng/adc-pegs-presi…₦100m/

APC EXTENDS ASPIRANTS’ FORMS SALE AND SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR 2027 POLLS. The APC has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. ctblagos.ng/apc-extends-as…

KEBBI GOVERNOR SUBMITS APC NOMINATION FORM FOR SECOND TERM BID. Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has submitted his nomination form to the All Progressives Congress as he seeks a second term in the 2027 governorship election. ctblagos.ng/kebbi-governor…

LABOUR PARTY SETS N50M, ADC N100M PER CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL FORMS Labour Party: N50m for presidential form. ADC: N100m. Forms sales closing around May 4.

APC TIGHTENS COORDINATION AS TINUBU LEADS CONSULTATIONS; TIMETABLE ADJUSTMENTS. APC adjusts primary timetable as Tinubu leads consultations. Party moves to boost coordination and unity ahead of primaries.

XENOPHOBIA: 130 NIGERIANS SIGN UP FOR S’AFRICA EVACUATION 130 Nigerians register for evacuation from South Africa amid xenophobic protests. FG working on arrangements.

PETER OBI & RABIU KWANKWASO FORMALLY JOIN NDC (NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS). Peter Obi and Kwankwaso join NDC in major opposition shake-up. 2027 joint ticket talks underway.

US-IRAN WAR: FG EARNS N5TN OIL WINDFALL AMID RISING FUEL HARDSHIP. FG earns N5tn oil windfall as US-Iran war spikes crude prices. Nigerians face rising fuel costs and hardship despite revenue boost.

Here are the 3 formats: BAUCHI GOV, BALA MOHAMMED DUMPS PDP FOR APM Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for APM. Cites political differences, says move will help pursue his vision.

ADC VOWS TO PRESENT CREDIBLE CANDIDATES. ADC promises credible candidates for upcoming elections. Party says it’s screening aspirants on integrity and competence.