Nigerians Facing Xenophobia Prefer Dying In South Africa To Returning Home — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has lamented the worsening plight of Nigerians abroad, saying many citizens facing xenophobic attacks in South Africa would rather remain there than return home. Obi made the remarks on Monday, May 25, 2026, during a dinner organised for aspirants of the National Democratic Coalition in Abuja. His comments were […]
Army Arrests Suspected Recruitment Scammer Over N3.6m Fraud in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army on Monday arrested a suspected recruitment fraudster accused of defrauding members of the public of over ₦3.6 million under the guise of securing recruitment slots into the Nigerian Army. The suspect, identified as Felix Yadeh, 51, was apprehended on May 25, 2026, at Bantaje Village in Wukari Local […]
BREAKING: Court Clears Jonathan For 2027 Presidential Race
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a judgment delivered on May 26, 2026, Justice Peter Lifu dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Jonathan from the race, describing the case as frivolous and an abuse of court process. The judge also […]
Messi Suffers Hamstring Fatigue Scare Ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, raising concerns just weeks before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Inter Miami confirmed the development in a statement released on Monday, May 25, after the Argentine superstar was forced off during Sunday’s Major League Soccer clash against Philadelphia Union. Messi […]
Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Deal
The governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector. The agreement was signed during the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit held in Istanbul, Türkiye, according to a statement released by the Federal Government on Monday, May 25. Speaking at the […]
JAMB Fixes June 13 for 2026 UTME Mop-Up Exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday, May 25, announced that the mop-up examination for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will be held on June 13, 2026. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the exercise is meant for candidates who were unable to sit the UTME […]
Edo Govt Decorates Business Mogul Oshodin, Akobe As Cultural Ambassadors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State business mogul, Chief Matthew Evbakor Oshodin, Chief Executive Officer of Surprise Pub and Cafe, alongside renowned music maestro Wilson Ehigiator, popularly known as Akobe, have been honoured and decorated as Cultural Ambassadors by the Edo State Government. This was in recognition of their outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, entertainment, and the […]
Mexico Steps In to Host Iran’s World Cup Team After U.S. Refusal
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday, 25th of May, 2026 that her country will host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, amid escalating tensions with the United States. Sheinbaum said FIFA had approached Mexico about the arrangement after the U.S. declined to take on that role, and she stated her […]
Gumi Drums For Amnesty Deal For Bandits
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider granting amnesty to armed bandits, arguing that years of military operations have failed to end Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking during a press conference at his Kaduna residence on Monday, Gumi said the country should explore the same […]
Family Announces Funeral Arrangements for Actor Alexx Ekubo
The family of the late Nollywood Actor Alexx Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke has announced the schedule for his funeral and burial ceremonies following his passing on May 11, 2026, at the age of 40. A memorial poster released by the family described the deceased as “a husband, son, brother, and friend,” paying tribute to a life […]