By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 15, 2026 (NAN) A don, Dr Lawrence Odeh, says the by-elections scheduled for June 20 by INEC to fill the […]
Month: May 2026
India-UK trade deal hits fresh hurdle as Britain tightens steel import rules
India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said that while the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK) is very close to being operationalised, […]
Inflation rises to 15.69% in April
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate climbed to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, according to new figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest […]
BREAKING : EFCC Arrests Blessing CEO
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned a social media […]
Peter Obi mourns as Datti Baba-Ahmed loses brother
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has condoled with his former running mate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, over the passing of his brother, Jallul […]
Tambuwal steps down from Senate race
Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race following consultations and internal disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
‘I’m sorry, my daddy’ – Desmond Elliot begs Gbajabiamila
Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologised to the chief of staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over any offence he may […]
Lagos bans petroleum tankers from transporting edible oil
The Lagos State Government has banned the use of petroleum tankers for transporting edible oil in a move aimed at strengthening food safety standards and […]
Many Pupils Feared Abducted As Terrorists Attack Borno School
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Friday attacked a primary and junior secondary school in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, with several pupils […]
Horror outbreak of 'bleeding eyes' disease confirmed as 65 people already dead
Deaths have been recorded as a result of the outbreak (Image: Getty) An Ebola outbreak in Africa is being closely monitored after 65 deaths, officials […]
Operation Sweep: CP reaffirms commitment to rid FCT of criminal elements
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding […]
Court Jails Arms Courier, Halima Umar, 20 Years For Ammunition Possession, Terror Link
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a woman, Halima Haliru Umar, to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of 302 rounds of […]
Omosehin Tours Wards, Receives Royal Blessings Ahead Of APC Primary
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its direct primary for House of Representatives seats on Saturday in Ondo State, Bamidele Omosehin, a prominent aspirant […]
Court adjourns lawsuit seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting in 2027
A lawsuit seeking to stop former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election suffered another setback on Friday after proceedings failed to […]
Jigawa APC Pushes For Unity As 90 Percent Of Primaries End In Consensus
Governor Umar Namadi says the ruling APC in Jigawa State has achieved what he describes as a major political milestone ahead of the party primaries, […]
UK Declares Neutrality On 2027 Polls, Backs Credible Electoral Process
The British Government has declared that it has no preferred candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and support for a […]
Many students feared abducted as Boko Haram attacks school in Borno
An unspecified number of pupils and students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared abducted […]
New Inclusion Report Highlights Financing Gap for Women-Led Businesses in Nigeria
A new gender inclusion report unveiled at the 4th Gender Impact Investment Summit in Lagos has highlighted persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses in Nigeria, […]
Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Raid Borno School
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a primary and junior secondary school in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, with reports indicating […]
2027: Showunmi backs Hayatu-Deen as strongest ADC presidential aspirant
By Nefishetu Yakubu Mr Segun Showunmi has described Mohammed Hayatu-Deen as the best opposition presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). […]