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 […]
APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji promises to recall 2,000 sacked Osun workers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to recall about 2,000 teachers and health workers disengaged by the state government in 2022 if elected governor. Oyebamiji made the promise after meeting with over 1,500 teachers and 515 health workers affected by the disengagement exercise, describing […]
2027: Saliu Mustapha Obtained Governorship Form, Not Involved In Senatorial Race
Build up to the 2027 general elections an aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Saliu Mustapha, has firmly declared that he remains in the race for the party’s governorship ticket and will participate in the APC gubernatorial primary election scheduled for Thursday. The senator dismissed widespread reports claiming that he either […]
Danjuma Goje Loses Senatorial Ticket To Ex-Police Boss
Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje has lost the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent Gombe Central Senatorial District for the fifth term. In the direct primary election conducted Monday in Akko and Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Areas, two LGAs that make up the district, DCP Mohammed Ahmed (Rtd) clinched APC in the Senatorial District. […]
UUTH raid: EFCC operatives to face disciplinary committee, risk sanction
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any officer found to have acted outside established professional standards will face disciplinary action following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on May […]
Alleged Fraud: Ex- Humanitarian Minister Receiving Treatment In Egypt, Lawyer Tells Court
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday sustained the arrest warrant earlier issued against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over alleged fraud involving $1.3m and N746.7m. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie held that the bench warrant issued against the former minister on April 16, 2026, would remain in force. […]
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 […]
