Bauchi State Action Committee on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (BSACGBV) has recorded 218 cases of gender-based violence, including rape, domestic violence, child abuse, forced marriage, child exploitation, abandonment of parental responsibilities and family disputes across the state. At a media chat yesterday, the chairperson of the committee and wife of the Bauchi State governor, Hajiya […]

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has hinted of the reintegration of 500 children into schools across the state. It also announced plans to establish 50 non-formal education centres by September 2026, in line with the Accelerated Basic Education Curriculum (ABEC). The executive chairman of SUBEB, Dr Grace Adagba, described the challenge of out-of-school […]

The development comes days after the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, warned that Nigeria may reject loan facilities from the World Bank if delays in approval and disbursement persist for more than six months. The post FG In Talks With World Bank For Fresh $1.25bn Loan appeared first on Channels Television.

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has urged former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to wait for the outcome of the 2027 general elections before making conclusions about his political influence. Kwankwaso made the remark on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme while reacting to Atiku’s claim that his popularity is […]

The report noted that journalists also faced equipment seizures, abductions and online harassment while carrying out their duties.

A non-governmental organisation, Langa Women Development Initiative, has empowered 50 women and girls in Bauchi State through vocational training and financial inclusion programmes to promote self-reliance and economic stability. The initiative was implemented under the Small Scale Project Fund of the Development Exchange Center, with support from Bread for the World. The beneficiaries were drawn […]

The full list of the top 10 highest scorers in the 2026 UTME exercise has been gathered and compiled from the record released by JAMB on Monday, May 11.

Samsung is facing a lawsuit over claims that its packaging used an image of Dua Lipa without permission to promote its products. In the filing, it was argued that Samsung’s packaging was “designed to improperly capitalize on Ms. Lipa’s hard-earned success to promote and sell Samsung’s products”.  The BBC has reached out to Samsung for […] The post Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorised image use on TV boxes appeared first on Tribune Online.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and five state governors are expected to attend the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival holding from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. The chairman, Central Planning Committee of the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC), the organisers of the annual Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST), Rear […]

To dismantle terrorist networks within their joint operations area, troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) “Operation FANSAN YAMMA” have neutralised several terrorists in Zamfara State aa  few hours after suspected gang war among bandit leaders. In a statement he issued, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja, the media information officer of the Joint Task Force, said […]

Are Serena and Kordell still together? The Love Island USA Season 6 winners are still dating as of May 2026. Explore their two-year relationship and career updates.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully screened the former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo Jaji, to participate in the party’s primary election, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Alhaji Jaji, who was screened on Sunday at the Kaduna State House by the party’s gubernatorial screening committee, said his ambition was aimed at rescuing the […]

Flags governance, compliance risks for non-interest banks THE Central Bank of Nigeria has raised concerns over governance and compliance risks in Nigeria’s expanding non-interest banking sector, warning that weak oversight could erode public confidence and threaten financial system stability. The apex bank also cautioned state governments against excessive dependence on overdrafts and short-term borrowing, saying […] The post CBN warns states against excessive overdrafts, short-term credits appeared first on Tribune Online.

The reconciliation process initiated ahead of the 2027 general elections has though gained both acceptance and disapproval as the committee constituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commenced engagements with aspirants and stakeholders across various federal constituencies and state assembly seats in the state. Though many invitees turned up for the meeting, the […] Kano 2027: ALGON Chair, husband shun Gov Yusuf’s reconciliation committee

Rabiu Kwankwaso says he and his supporters got nothing in return for delivering nearly 2 million votes to help former President Buhari win in 2015. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-got-nothing-for-helping-buhari-win-in-2015-kwankwaso/

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and his followers were not rewarded for giving the late former President Muhammadu Buhari almost two million votes. Kwankwaso lamented that despite putting his lives on the line to get the number of votes, Buhari’s camp never recognized their hard work. […] I wasn’t recognized despite giving Buhari almost 2 million votes – Kwankwaso

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Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a state-issued driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic regulation across the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. According to Osiyemi, the proposed […] Lagos to introduce state-owned driver’s licence

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested six suspected drug peddlers during a raid operation in Katsina State. The development was contained in a post shared on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his X handle. According to security […] Army, NDLEA raid Katsina community, arrest six suspected drug peddlers 

Transnational Corporation Plc, Transcorp Group, has declared a total dividend of N20.3 billion, representing N2 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Transcorp Centre Abuja.  The total dividend  comprises an interim dividend payment of N4.06 billion, representing 40 kobo  per share, paid in August 2025, together with a […] The post Transcorp shareholders get N29.3 bn dividend  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has pledged to accelerate the recovery of the North East through targeted investment in roads, schools, healthcare facilities and other public infrastructure. The Managing Director NEDC, Mohammed Alkali, said this in Maiduguri yesterday , while inspecting ongoing reconstruction projects in the state capital. He said the commission was supporting […]

The Forum of Nigerian Professionals in Politics (FNPP) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC), against destabilising the leadership structure of the Progressive Governors’ Forum ahead of the 2027 general elections. It urged the ruling party to avoid repeating what it described as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) costly mistake involving the Nigeria Governors’ Forum […]

Frank Edoho, a Nigerian media personality and former host of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,’ has said he will no longer commit to just one woman. The comment followed a discussion he started on X about infidelity, forgiveness, and marriage.  In his post, he advised men against forgiving unfaithful partners, stating that “she will […] The post ‘Never getting committed again‘— Frank Edoho speaks on relationship appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  has secured the conviction of a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, for unlawful possession of minerals valued at N2.4million . Bawa was sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin after he was found […]

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants contesting on the party’s platform against acts capable of disrupting the forthcoming primaries, saying violators risk suspension. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said the party would not […]  ‘We won’t tolerate violence during primaries’ — APC national chairman

Rabiu Kwankwaso says Yar’adua’s death caused confusion in presidential zoning in Nigeria, advocating for a southern candidate in 2027 to end the debate. Read More: https://punchng.com/yaraduas-death-caused-zoning-confusion-says-kwankwaso/

Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has reaffirmed commitment to national security and community development. Alia spoke when he welcomed a delegation of staff, students, and guests from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, as part of the institution’s 2026 Nigeria study tour of Benue State. A statement issued by the […]

Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Mrs Ogechi John, over the alleged death of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda John. The development was  disclosed in a statement shared on Monday through the WhatsApp media platform of Governor Peter Mbah. According to the statement, the suspect, said to be from Oderiko community in Ikwo Local […] Enugu woman arrested over alleged killing of stepdaughter

The Mulapnen Capacity Building Initiative (MUCABI)  has organised a mentorship network programme to connect emerging youth leaders with experienced public servants, political actors, and community leaders across Plateau State and beyond. The executive director and convener of the project, Nicodemus Beska, made the disclosure in a press statement he issued to newsmen in Jos. He […]

Scholars at the University of Ilorin and RUDN University, Russian Federation, have called for the indigenisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge and deployment of home-grown technological solutions to address insecurity and other socioeconomic challenges facing Nigeria. The scholars made the call ahead of the University of Ilorin  fourth Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty […]

Paris designer ALmee Couture criticises Nana Akua Addo over her cathedral-inspired AMVCA outfit, sparking divided opinions among fans on originality and credit.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with an armed robbery incident in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Naziru Alhaji Usman of Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet via Bara Village, was arrested following a police investigation into the attack, which occurred in the early […] Police arrest suspect in armed robbery attack, recover stolen items in Bauchi

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested three female suspects during a raid on suspected drug dens in the Ogbomoro and Ugolo areas of Warri metropolis. The operation was reportedly carried out by officers attached to the Effurun Area Command following intelligence reports on suspected illegal drug activities within the communities. The suspects […] Police arrest three female, recover codeine, suspected Canadian Loud in Delta raid

The FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the listing of Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company Plc’s N11.50 billion 10-year 17.25 per cent series 1 Fixed Rate Bond under its N440.00 billion Medium Term Note Programme. This milestone highlights the Exchange’s pivotal role in enabling long-term capital formation and advancing the Nigerian housing finance ecosystem. FMDQ, in […]

The naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 12, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The ongoing recapitalisation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reshape Nigeria’s asset management landscape, triggering a wave of mergers, acquisitions and possible exits as weaker firms struggle to meet new capital requirements. Founder and Director of Pathway Asset Management, Mr Adekunle Alade, noted that the policy shift marks a defining moment for the […]