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Independent National Electoral Commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Taraba State, Sa’ad Umar Idris, has embarked on a two day advocacy and courtesy visits to security agencies, paramilitary organisations and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections and also to mobilise support for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.The two-day engagement, organised by the Taraba State office of INEC, was aimed at deepening collaboration with key institutions involved in the electoral process while also sensitising them on the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, which commenced on May 11 and is expected to end on July 10, 2026.During the visits, Idris appealed to the various agencies and institutions t...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order a public inquiry into the raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The EFCC operatives had on Tuesday reported to have invaded UUTH in two saloon cars and a tinted bus, with some masked officers, arresting Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and deputy chairman of the hospital’s medical advisory committee.In a statement on Friday signed by Olayinka Atilola, NMA national publicity secretary, the association asked Tinubu to direct Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, to investigate the incident and sanction officers involved.The association described the incident as a “violent disruption” of the hospital environment and calle...

The police says 17 officers were killed in a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe state.The institution came under bandits attack on May 8 while the troops of the joint task force (north-east) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) repelled the coordinated attacks on military formations in Yobe state.The fighters were suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The insurgents reportedly launched the assault at about 2am “from multiple axis under the cover of darkness” but were met with “devastating firepower” from troops.In a statement issued on Saturday, Anthony Placid, force public relations officer (PRO), said the officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the institution when the terrorists lau...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercises to Monday, May 18. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to inform all presidential and governorship aspirants that the party’s screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to Monday, 18th May 2026,” the statement reads. Bolaji also announced that screenings for national assembly aspirants from parts of northern Nigeria would now take place in Abuja. He noted that the decision was taken because of the security situation in some northern states, adding that all affected aspirants would be contacted with updated schedules and details. “We...

By Joan Nwagwu Mr Echezona Asuzu, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Focal Person on Climate Change, says the climate crisis and unfair trade practices are threatening decent work and workers’ livelihoods in Nigeria and globally. Asuzu said this during a Green and Fair Trade march organised by the NLC Climate Change and Trade Programmes to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day across several states. Participants carried placards with inscriptions such as “Just Transition without trade unions is highly unjust” and “Climate change is a workplace reality; mainstream workers and unions.” The workers also called for stronger labour inclusion in climate policy frameworks, including “Workers and trade unions at the heart of NDC 3.0 implementation.” The march featured advocacy chants and aware...

The Olugbesan family of Oke-Agbeni, in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, has officially announced the removal of Hazeem Gbolarunmi as Mogaji following a vote of no confidence. In a resolution dated 13 May and addressed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), the family said Gbolarunmi “is not a legitimate member of the Olugbesan family” and that he was imposed as Mogaji in 2008 by the late political figure Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu. The family announced Alhaji Jubril Olumide Labisi Olugbesan as the new Mogaji of the family. The family accused Gbolarunmi of misconduct, including converting family properties for personal use, sowing division among members and secretly selling ancestral land in Ido Local Government Area. Th...

By Peter Upele Abuja — History was made on Wednesday as former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, turned years of diplomatic reflections into literary legacy with the unveiling of five thought-provoking books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House. The event attracted diplomats, academics, jurists, policymakers, scholars, and members of the public, creating an atmosphere that blended intellectual discourse with reflections on leadership, governance, national values, and international relations. The occasion was widely described as a convergence of diplomacy and scholarship, as participants engaged with the former envoy’s experiences drawn from years of public service and international engagement. Speaking before the distinguished gath...

By Uche Bibilari The Co-Founder of SkolaKonnect, a digital platform, Ms Obehi Ogbeide, has underscored the need for students to acquire skills and become self-employed while still in school to help reduce unemployment in the country.Ogbeide said this during the Future Forward Campus Tour and unveiling of the platform in partnership with the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, on Thursday in Gwagwalada. According to her, the platform is designed to help university students earn income and build professional experience while still in school.She said the initiative was created to help students build portfolios, gain experience and earn money before graduation.The co-founder said the project aimed to bridge the gap between education and employment by giving students opport...

By Titilayo Becky Abuja — Beneath the calm elegance of the Nigeria Merit Award House, voices of diplomacy, scholarship, and reflection rose in harmony on Wednesday as former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, unveiled five books woven from memory, service, and the restless pages of history. The hall glowed with the presence of diplomats, academics, jurists, policymakers, and distinguished guests whose gathering transformed the ceremony into more than a literary event. It became a meeting of minds — where ink met experience, and public service found expression through the enduring language of books.Like a statesman returning from the long corridors of international engagement with stories carved by history, Ambassador Alege presented works shaped by diplomacy, co...

Abuja, 14 May 2026 – Proceedings in Charge No. CR/473/2021, Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Chizoba Nnaemeka, involving allegations of rape and incest before Justice Abubakar Hussain Musa of FCT High Court No. 28, Apo, were adjourned to 14 July 2026 following extensive legal arguments between defence and prosecution counsel. The matter came up for hearing on 14 May 2026 pursuant to an earlier order directing the defendant’s counsel, Chief Professor Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq., to appear before the court.During the proceedings, defence counsel raised objections to several procedural issues. He argued that the court was addressing matters outside the record, particularly concerning the revocation of the defendant’s bail on 30 April 2026. According to the defence, the revocation...

By Ifeoluwa Olakunle Abuja — Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, on Wednesday officially launched five books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, in what many described as a gathering of intellectuals, diplomats, and policy influencers. The event attracted a wide range of guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, legal experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders in governance and development discourse. The atmosphere was marked by reflections on leadership, public service, and the importance of documenting national and international experiences. In his opening remarks, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, described the literary works as a significant contribution to knowledge and nat...

By Ifeoluwa Olakunle Abuja — Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, on Wednesday officially launched five books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, in what many described as a gathering of intellectuals, diplomats, and policy influencers. The event attracted a wide range of guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, legal experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders in governance and development discourse. The atmosphere was marked by reflections on leadership, public service, and the importance of documenting national and international experiences. In his opening remarks, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, described the literary works as a significant contribution to knowledge and na...

River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has described the recurring flood disasters affecting the state as a growing ecological threat requiring urgent and coordinated intervention from all levels of government.Receiving the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar and her delegation, including Chairman, House Committee on Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness, Hon Joseph Bassey, during a courtesy visit in Calabar, as part of the 2026 National Flood Preparedness and Awareness Campaign, Otu said flooding had remained a painful and persistent challenge for many communities across the state.“Flooding has continued to confront our state year after year, and it is already common knowledge that Cross River remains one of the high-risk states in...

The Peoples Democratic Party has set up a thirteen member governorship screening committee.The committee which is chaired by a former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, according to a statement by the party was set up by the National Working Committee (NWC).The statement which was signed by Chinwe I. Nnorom, National Director of Publicity, also named ⁠Barr. George Ariolu as the Secretary of the screening committee. Other Member of the committee includes, ⁠Dr. Ibrahim Umar, ⁠Professor Aisha Madawaki, ⁠Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, ⁠Dr. Abdulganiyu Oloyin, Hon. Babangida Modibbo, Alhaji Buba Biri, ⁠Hon (CH) Olaniyi Ogungbuji, Hon. Mike Ahumibe, ⁠Barr. Gabriel Igboko, ⁠Pastor Tony Effiong and ⁠Mrs. Ojelabi Precious. The statement reads:“The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great P...

The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has thteatened to institute a N1bn legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged assault on one of its members, Professor Eyo Ekpe, during a raid at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State.NMA said the planned suit followed what it described as physical, emotional, professional and institutional damages suffered during the EFCC operation at the hospital on Tuesday.It was gathered that EFCC operatives had stormed the UUTH while investigating a fraud case involving a suspect, a move the commission said was to verify a medical report submitted by the suspect.The EFCC, in its explanation, said its operatives later visited the Chief Medical Director of the hospital “as a last resort to ...

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties following an air-land operation conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Zamfara State.In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, on X said the strike was based on credible intelligence gathered from multiple sources. “The operation targeted a confirmed high-level gathering of terrorist ring leaders… a location verified by credible, multi-source human intelligence as a coordination point for planned attacks,” the statement said. The Defence Headquarters explained that the mission was an air interdiction strike, noting that such operations do not allow for immediate ground-level confirmation of casualt...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked making changes to the date for its primary elections.The clarification was made by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress on the party's X social media handle.The party stated: “The All Progressivee Congress wishes to clarify that the dates scheduled for the Party’s forthcoming Primary Elections for the 2027 General Elections remain unchanged. clarified that the report in circulation is false and misleading.He stated that as earlier announced, the Primary Elections will be held as follows: House of Representatives - Friday, 15th May, 2026 Senate - Monday, 18th May, 2026 State House of Assembly - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 Governorship - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 Presidential - Saturday, 23rd May...

Mustapha Junaid, the President, Guards Polo Club, Abuja By Victor Okoye A new era has begun at the prestigious Guards Polo Club, Abuja following the election of Mustapha Junaid as president. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Junaid emerged president of the club on April 6, after previously serving as first vice president. An active polo player and administrator, Junaid pledged to reposition the club and further strengthen its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading polo destinations. “We are committed to building on the club’s rich heritage and taking Guards Polo Club to greater heights,” he said. According to him, the club boasts world-class polo facilities capable of competing with top polo destinations around the world. “Our facilities remain among t...

Danjuma Attah, GombeNo fewer than nine schools, fourteen health centres, are to be specially upgraded with climate resilient features in five Local Government Areas of Gombe State, courtesy of a collaboration between the Gombe State Government and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). The benefitting LGA’s and the number of the facilities to be upgraded are: Dukku, two schools, two health centres; Kwami, two schools, three health centres; Yamaltu/Deba, two schools, three health centres; Funakaye, two schools, three health centres while one school, three health centres will benefit from Billiri LGA. The project, which is expected to be completed within the next seven months (May to December 2026), is a UK-Funded ‘Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Services’ (CRIBS) programme,...

The Chinese government has urged China and Nigeria to deepen their understanding of each other. Mr. Li Hengtian, Deputy Director of the Education and Training Center of China International Communications Group (CICG) said in the process of advancing China-Nigeria cooperation, there is a yearning for more understanding of one another. Li spoke on Wednesday at the opening of the Seminar for Renowned Nigerian Commentators, in Beijing, China. He said the media is better positioned to fill the gap with diverse perspectives and narratives. He said: “Although we have achieved many results, the people of our two countries still long to understand each other more deeply: to understand the mutual radiance of the Yellow River civilization and the Nok culture, to understand the consen...