Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), under the guidance of Senator Seriake Dickson, officially presented former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections on Saturday.Following his confirmation as the NDC’s flagbearer, Obi, who led the Labour Party’s ticket in the 2023 elections, named former Kano State Governor and former Minister of Defence, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his vice-presidential running mate. This major announcement follows closely on the heels of President Bola Tinubu securing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Tinubu won a landslide victory during the party’s nationwide direct…

In response to a new outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Federal Government of Nigeria has activated emergency surveillance measures at all points of entry, including mandatory screening for inbound passengers and returning Hajj pilgrims. These preventive measures involve the rollout of a dedicated digital Ebola screening portal for all Nigeria-bound travellers, heightened monitoring at international airports, and intensified collaboration between health and aviation authorities to prevent the disease from entering the country. The strict intervention follows the World Health Organization’s declaration on May 17, 2026, which classified the latest…

‎Security operatives in Cross River State have apprehended a suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene. The arrest followed an investigation linking him to the disappearance and tragic murder of a recent victim.‎‎‎The suspect was captured in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community within Creektown, Odukpani Local Government Area. The operation was driven by intelligence gathered by the Nigerian Army alongside a tactical special forces squad. Backed by community youths and local elders, the operatives tracked Akaninyene to an isolated hut he had reportedly constructed deep inside a forest.‎‎‎Upon spotting the incoming security team, the suspect allegedly dashed into his hut to grab…

Nigeria’s electronic payment landscape faces a major disruption as the Association of Point of Sale Service Providers threatened a nationwide halt of vital transaction services. The group is demanding immediate intervention from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding alleged restrictive market practices by two major payment firms.In a formal statement released by its communications consultant, Yomi Idowu, the association confirmed it has filed complaints detailing ongoing violations of regulatory standards within the country’s electronic payment network. READ MORE: No Bankruptcy: Tinubu defends fuel subsidy cut as Nigeria’s economic lifeline According…

President Bola Tinubu has strongly defended his administration’s decision to scrap the fuel subsidy, asserting that the controversial policy saved Nigeria from a severe financial crisis and paved the way for economic rejuvenation. The President shared these insights on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while hosting state governors who visited for a Sallah homage and to commemorate the third anniversary of his presidency. According to President Tinubu, the long-standing subsidy regime had become completely unsustainable, draining vital public funds that could otherwise be funneled into critical sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education. He acknowledged that while the…

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has confirmed the death of another Nigerian national who was killed while fighting alongside Russian forces.The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, a native of Ilutitun in Ondo State. To verify his identity, Ukrainian authorities shared a photograph of the front page of Victor’s Nigerian passport. Reports indicate he was killed in the Kharkiv region, specifically near the settlement of Hrafske. According to Ukrainian officials, Victor signed a mercenary contract in late February. Tragically, this occurred just one week after Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stern warning to its citizens to avoid…

A violent domestic altercation between a father and son in Edo State has resulted in a double tragedy after residents of Ikhehe community allegedly lynched a 30-year-old man who had just killed his father during a dispute over food. The incident unfolded in Ikhehe, a rural settlement within Ewato in the Esan South-East Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses noted that the argument began inside the family home and quickly spiraled out of control before neighbors could step in to de-escalate the situation. The father, identified as Friday Odese, was a local farmer who had recently faced severe difficulties accessing his crops…

A tragic weapon handling accident at a Forward Operating Base in Yobe State early Monday morning has claimed the life of a Nigerian soldier, prompting an internal review by military authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 6:24 a.m. on May 26, 2026, involving a soldier attached to Forward Operating Base Aulari under the 202 Battalion. Preliminary accounts clarify that the explosion did not stem from an external assault or active combat engagement, but was instead an unexpected detonation during the routine handling of weapons. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who monitors events in the North-East, the soldier was carrying…

President Bola Tinubu has issued a reassuring message to the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, declaring that they have not been forgotten and promising that his administration will ramp up operations to secure their safe release. The President’s assurance came via a personally signed Children’s Day statement dated May 27, 2026. This comes at a time of heightened public anxiety following recent violent incursions into educational institutions across the nation. In his address, President Tinubu acknowledged the deep grief of the affected families, highlighting the painful contrast of the tragedy coinciding with the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. “As…

A severe cholera outbreak has claimed at least 27 lives in Borno State, with 2,715 suspected cases detected during the first 24 days of May 2026. An official epidemiological summary obtained by reporters highlights that the disease has spread across multiple local government areas, including Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala, and Magumeri. READ MORE: WHO declares Ebola emergency over DRC, Uganda outbreak The data reveals varying infection rates across the state: Jere: 834 suspected cases Mafa: 159 suspected cases Konduga: 95 suspected cases Monguno: 56 suspected cases Ngala: 2 suspected cases Magumeri: 1 suspected caseThe Maiduguri Metropolitan Council has emerged…