Seven Zamfara Reps Win APC Return Tickets
Seven serving members of the House of Representatives in Zamfara State have secured return tickets under the platform of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The results of the APC National Assembly primaries were announced on Monday night by the chairman of the primaries committee in the state, Bello Maigari. Maigari […]
SWDC Clarifies Scope of Rail Operating Licence
The South-West Development Commission has clarified that the rail licence recently granted to the commission only permits operations on existing rail tracks and does not authorise the construction of new railway lines in the South-West. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission said the clarification became necessary following public interpretations that the licence approved […]
Army Arrests 11 Suspected Terror Suppliers in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 11 suspects and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a raid on suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Sokoto State. The operation was carried out around 11:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026, by troops of the 8 Division Garrison in Sabon Birni, according to military sources. Security analyst Zagazola […]
Finland Proposes Tougher Rules for International Students
Finland is considering stricter immigration rules for international students under a proposed reform package that would introduce tighter language requirements, tougher financial checks, and delays for family reunification. According to reports, the proposals were released on May 18 by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and will remain open for public consultation until June […]
Soludo Swears In 18 Anambra Commissioners
Chukwuma Soludo has sworn in 18 commissioners recently confirmed by the Anambra State House of Assembly as part of the reconstitution of the state executive council. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Executive Council Chambers of the new Government House, known as the Light House, in Awka. Addressing the commissioners, Soludo said their appointments […]
Pharmacist Urges Nigeria to Boost Local Drug Production
Industrial pharmacist Henrietta Ukwu has called on the Federal Government to reduce Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported medicines, describing the country’s estimated 70 percent reliance on foreign drugs as unacceptable. Ukwu raised the concern while delivering a keynote address at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria held in […]
Yahaya Bello Wins APC Kogi Central Primary
Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has won the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The primary election, held on Monday, featured two other aspirants APC Diaspora Secretary, Momoh Obaro, and Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke. Bello’s victory comes after days of political tension and speculation […]
West Ham Relegation Could Cost London Taxpayers
London taxpayers could face an additional £2.5 million burden if West Ham United are relegated from the Premier League this season due to the club’s lease agreement for the London Stadium. West Ham sit 18th in the league table with one match left to play and risk dropping to the Championship if Tottenham Hotspur, who […]
Teacher Killed After Oyo School Kidnap
One of the teachers abducted from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Michael Oyedokun, has been killed by his captors. A video allegedly released by the kidnappers on Sunday and obtained via Telegram showed the teacher being beheaded after he was tied up and forced to speak. The disturbing […]
Adekunle Gold Praises Simi’s Songwriting Talent
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has described his wife, Simisola Kososko, as the best songwriter in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking during a recent interview with Angela Yee, Adekunle Gold said Simi possesses a rare songwriting ability that sets her apart from other artists he has worked with. According to him, the singer is capable […]
