ADC Set to Decide 2027 Presidential Flagbearer as Contest Heats Up
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is set to begin the process of selecting its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election today, with members across all states and the Federal Capital Territory expected to participate. The party has chosen to use a direct primary system after its three leading aspirants declined calls to agree on […]
Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians Over Alleged AI Romance Scam
Thai police have arrested six Nigerian men accused of running an artificial intelligence-powered romance scam targeting victims from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Authorities said the arrests were carried out on Thursday, 22 May 2026, during coordinated raids on three apartment units along the Chao Phraya River area near Phra Nangklao Bridge. Police […]
Police Rescue 12 Kidnapped Passengers in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command says it has rescued 12 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers during an attack on two commercial buses in Isua Akoko area of Ondo State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when armed men reportedly intercepted two commercial Hummer buses travelling from Benue State to Ibadan in the […]
APC Hands Fubara, Others Major Roles Ahead of Presidential Primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside several governors and party leaders, to oversee aspects of its forthcoming presidential primary election. The ruling party also released guidelines for the conduct of the primary, adopting a direct primary system that will allow registered party members across the country to participate […]
APC Primaries: Governor Alia Secures Return Ticket for 2027 Election
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections after a landslide victory. The results of the direct primary election, announced on Thursday in Makurdi, showed that Governor Alia polled 367,786 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Jeffrey Kuranun and […]
NDC Sets Up Screening Panel for Governorship, NASS Primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and final selection of aspirants ahead of its forthcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries. The party said the committee is part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and ensure a transparent candidate selection process ahead of the 2026 elections. […]
WHO Raises Ebola Risk to ‘Very High’ in DR Congo as Cases Rise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the national risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “very high”, warning that the situation is worsening amid insecurity and rapid transmission. Speaking during a briefing on Friday, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the decision followed a sharp […]
Tinubu Appoints Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina will replace Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term is expected to end on 31 July 2026. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Aina was described as a “distinguished academic and […]
JAMB Releases 279 Withheld UTME Results After Malpractice Probe
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 previously withheld UTME results following investigations into suspected examination malpractice. The board said the results are part of an ongoing review process involving candidates whose performances were flagged for further scrutiny during the examination. In a statement on Thursday, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, […]
CBN Retains Benchmark Interest Rate Amid Inflation Pressure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, as policymakers continue efforts to curb inflation and stabilise the economy. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Wednesday in Abuja after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which was attended by all 11 members of the […]