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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026.Tinubu was received by Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Village.Videos of his arrival posted by the Nigerian Television Authority on Wednesday show Tinubu descending the stairs of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft onto a red carpet at Kigali International Airport.He was welcomed by senior Rwandan officials, inspected a guard of honour, and greeted Nigerian and Rwandan dignitaries before proceeding in a convoy.The two leaders walked together along a ceremonial red carpet lined with honour guards before moving indoors for bilateral discussions.They were later seen seated side by side in a formal meeting room flanked by the flags of Nigeria and Rwanda.The two-day Africa CEO ...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has unveiled plans by the Commission to strengthen healthcare services and improve staff welfare. Prof. Amupitan disclosed this at the grand finale of the 2026 International Nurses Week celebration held at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 12th May 2026, with the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”INEC boss plans include the renovation of existing clinic facilities and the acquisition of a bigger healthcare centre for employees.He said the decision followed reports on the poor condition of the Commission’s clinic facilities, adding that due process for renovation had already commenced.“Just a few days ago, I was told of the poor condition of our clinic, and I imme...

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years’ imprisonment over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High convicted Mamman on a 12-count charge on Wednesday. The trial judge also held that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to 75 years.Justice Omotosho further ordered that the jail term would begin from the day the convict is arrested.The judge also directed all security agencies to arrest Mamman wherever he is found.The court equally ordered that all monies and properties recovered from the former minister be forfeited to the Federal Government, while directing him to refund the outstanding balance from the alleged N22bn linked to the Mambilla and Zunge...

US President, Donald Trump is expected to visit China this week.The visit is coming about 10 years after his first visit to China in 2017.China's leader Xi Jinping will host his American counterpart in Beijing.According to the itinerary, the reception, including a stop inside Zhongnanhai, the rarefied compound where China's top leadership lives and works.Donald Trump will be reminded of his last visit in 2017 – he was wooed hard, complete with dinner inside the Forbidden City, an honour no US president before him had received. The agenda of the meeting between the two world powers, as expected, will include thorny issues like Iran, trade, technology and Taiwan.Compared to Trump's first visit in 2017, a lot has changed as China has become stronger and far more assertive. Today, W...

By Victor Okoye The organisers of the 6th Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM) Rivers 2026 on Tuesday conducted draws for the football event at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five teams will compete in the tournament, with defending champions TETFUND receiving a bye into the semi-finals.National Library will face UBEC in Group A, while NECO will take on the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) in Group B.The best losing team from the group stage will play TETFUND in the semi-finals.Winners of Groups A and B will clash in the second semi-final to determine the finalists. The football final is scheduled for May 23 at Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers.FEDUGAM Rivers 2026 will hold from May 16 to May ...

‘GombeA frontline All Progressive Party (APC) aspirant in the race to represent Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, has resigned his membership of the party.In a worried but brief letter to his Billiri South Ward Chairman, Billiri LGA of Gombe State, dated 6th May, 2026 and made available to our correspondent, five days after, Rambi explained that the resignation takes immediate effect. "Kindly delete my name from your register of membership and data base forthwith", he ordered.Investigation by our correspondent revealed that Rambi and several other aspirants who had been in the APC for quite some time, had earlier felt bitterly betrayed by the party after a new entrant, Ali Isa JC, the current representative and immediate past Minorit...

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of popular actor Alex Ekubo at the age of 40. The tragic news was confirmed on Tuesday by several of his colleagues in the film industry, many of whom took to social media to express shock, grief, and disbelief over the actor’s passing. Actor Mofe Duncan reacted emotionally to the development, describing the news as heartbreaking. “Oh Alex! Oh dear God, why?” he wrote. Similarly, Bolanle Ninalowo extended prayers to Ekubo’s family and loved ones, while lamenting the painful loss. “Rest on Alex. May God heal your family and us all,” Ninalowo stated. Another Nollywood actor, Godwin Nnadiekwe, said he was struggling to come to terms with the devastating news, describing Ekubo as a rare talent whose d...

By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is set to host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will be held at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section. The tournament is sanctioned by the R&A and recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event. First Bank of Nigeria Limited is one of the major sponsors of the four-day championship, amongst other corporate partners. The championship would attract lady golfers from clubs nationwide, with all LGAN-affiliated golf clubs across Nigeria expected to participate. Lami Onayi Ahmed, President of LGAN, said the championship would promote friendship, discipline, and ...

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government is to commence nationwide technical validation workshops aimed at shaping a comprehensive framework for balanced and inclusive regional development. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the workshops, organised by the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will hold across the six geopolitical zones to address regional disparities. The statement was jointly signed Mr Sani Datti, Head, Information and Public Relations in MRD and Ms Christabel Chanda Ginsberg, Public Engagement, Outreach & Partnerships Lead, UNDP According to the statement, the workshops scheduled to start May 11 aim to refine the draft National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–203...

By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of grassroots empowerment and community development, philanthropist and humanitarian advocate, Ambassador Cleo Nelson-Adoga, has launched a soft grants intervention programme for market women at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at strengthening small-scale trading and improving household economic stability. The initiative, implemented under the Rise and Thrive Humanitarian Foundation, attracted a large gathering of traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries, who described the programme as a timely intervention amid rising economic pressures affecting informal sector operators across the FCT. The outreach, which coincided with her birthday anniversary on May 9, 2026, was transformed into a platfo...

By Genesis Ogiri - Abuja In a significant gesture of grassroots empowerment and community development, philanthropist and humanitarian advocate, Ambassador Cleo Nelson-Adoga, has launched a soft grants intervention programme for market women at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at strengthening small-scale trading and improving household economic stability. The initiative, implemented under the Rise and Thrive Humanitarian Foundation, attracted a large gathering of traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries, who described the programme as a timely intervention amid rising economic pressures affecting informal sector operators across the FCT. The outreach which coincided with her birthday anniversary on May 9, 2026, transformed the celebration into...

The former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral AZ Gambo CFR with AMTRIGG, the winning team, alongside Brig Gen Mustapha Onoyiveta (Rtd) the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (middle) who is also the President of 36 Regular Course and other members of the Course, during a special commemorative polo match in honour of the former CNS 60th birthday celebrations held at the Guards Polo Club/Nigerian Army Polo Resort on Sunday, 10th May 2026 in Abuja. (Photo Credit: NAN) By Victor Okoye AMTRIGG and Alhusna polo teams both emerged champions in a special commemorative polo exhibition match in honour of the former Chief of Air Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral AZ Gambo 60th birthday anniversary. The exhibition held at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club...

By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja In a significant gesture of grassroots empowerment and community development, philanthropist and humanitarian advocate, Ambassador Cleo Nelson-Adoga, has launched a soft grants intervention programme for market women at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at strengthening small-scale trading and improving household economic stability. The initiative, implemented under the Rise and Thrive Humanitarian Foundation, attracted a large gathering of traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries, who described the programme as a timely intervention amid rising economic pressures affecting informal sector operators across the FCT. The outreach which coincided with her birthday anniversary on May 9, 2026, transformed the celebration into ...

Distinguished Senator Prince Munir Nwoko has released a stirring Mother’s Day message, celebrating women as the foundational strength and enduring conscience of both Nigeria and the global community.In a poignant reflection on leadership and legacy, the Senator lauded the "quiet resilience" of mothers, describing them as the steady hands that navigate families through uncertainty and the primary engine behind societal growth.The Senator placed a special emphasis on the pivotal role women play in nation-building, asserting that the prosperity of any community is directly tethered to the thriving of its women.Turning to his personal and political roots, Senator Nwoko extended a deeply personal "thank you" to the mothers of his children for their unwavering sacrifice and commitment to nurtu...

Today, Sunday, 10th May 2026, I had the singular honour and privilege of appearing before the Screening Committee of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as I seek to once again offer myself for service to the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.I am deeply humbled to state that I was the first aspirant from Plateau State to be screened for a third-term bid to continue representing our resilient and progressive people at the National Assembly.The screening exercise was conducted by a highly reputable and distinguished committee led by Senator Uche Ekwunife Lilian alongside Engineer Angela Obende and eight other eminent members. Their professionalism, warmth, and understanding were truly commendable, particularly in recognising the value of experience...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that three incumbent governors seeking re-election were excused from Saturday’s screening exercise due to pressing official engagements in their respective states. The affected governors are Gov. Sim Fubara, Gov. Agbu Kefas and Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Chairman of the APC and head of the Screening Committee for Sitting Governors Seeking Re-election, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, made the disclosure while briefing journalists on Saturday after the screening exercise held at the Plateau State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. According to him, the affected governors will subsequently be screened by the APC National Working Committee (NWC).

By Lucy Ogalue The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Public Service Institute of Nigeria,(PSIN) Imeh Okon, has reaffirmed her commitment to prioritising staff welfare and capacity development at the institute. This is contained in a statement by Alheri Davo, the Head, Media and Protocol of the institute on Friday in Abuja. According to the statement, Okon said this when she was honoured with the “Pillar of Struggle” Award by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, PSIN Unit.It said the award was part activities marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja. The award was presented in recognition of Okon's transformational leadership and commitment to improving staff welfare since assuming office on Sept. 1, 2025.Okon congratulated workers of the...

The leadership of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria), Abuja Zone, led by its Chairperson, Rose N. Eshiette, paid a courtesy visit to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in Abuja as part of ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at promoting excellence in corporate governance and leadership within Nigeria’s public sector. This was contained in a statement, signed by the CIoD Public Relations Officer, Abuja Zone, Ayodeji Rex Abitogun.  According to the statement, the visit focused strengthening collaboration between the Institute and the Federal Civil Service in advancing professionalism, accountability, ethical leadership, and institutional effectiveness across government institutions. During the engagement,...

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe State has explained the process followed that resulted in the selection of all consensus candidates of the party ahead of the 2027 general election in a move to douse rising tension.Moses Kyari, the Party’s Publicity Secretary, in a statement said, the party had taken note of certain expressions of dissatisfaction from a few aspirants regarding the recently announced consensus candidates for the Governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections. Moses said, there was need to set the record straight and provide the necessary context to correct any misinformation stressing that the APC constitution explicitly provides for consensus as a legitimate and preferred option for emergence of candidates.According to him, it is designed to ...

As part of efforts to improve sanitation and service delivery in public health institutions, Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has embarked on the inspection of ongoing reconstruction of a major soakaway facility at the General Hospital Calabar. The inspection was carried out alongside the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Kenneth Takim, who is overseeing the project. Ayuk expressed satisfaction with the commencement of work, describing the intervention as timely and critical to maintaining proper environmental health standards within the facility. “I am delighted that work has commenced. I commend the Medical Superintendent and his team for their proactive efforts,” he said. The Commissioner noted that the reconstruction of the soakaway system wou...