Author: Maryam Sulaiman

Multi-award-winning broadcaster, television anchor, and mental health advocate Victory Wilson has been named the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellow of the Year 2026. The prestigious honor recognizes her transformative impact on media and social advocacy throughout Africa. The award celebrates Wilson’s exceptional ability to use media as a vehicle for raising mental health awareness, driving youth empowerment, supporting emotional wellbeing, and delivering impactful storytelling. As a senior television anchor with Silverbird Television and the host of “The Victory Wilson Show”, she has earned widespread acclaim for using broadcast media to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health, spark healing conversations,…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered its various directorates to stop providing services to 11 domestic airlines. The carriers have been placed on an updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list due to unpaid statutory fees owed to the regulatory body. The directive was detailed in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, which was obtained by a correspondent on Sunday. According to the document, all departments within the aviation authority must withhold both regulatory and administrative services from the designated airlines. The suspension will remain in place until the carriers clear their outstanding debts or establish acceptable repayment schedules.The core of the…

Troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN have apprehended a man suspected of impersonating a Nigerian Navy officer in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Acting on credible intelligence, security operatives carried out a targeted operation at the Grovos Hotel in the Apata area of Jos. The suspect, identified as Mohammed Auwal, was taken into custody at approximately 2:56 p.m. on May 23. READ MORE: No “United States Of Nigeria”: Presidency rejects rumors of name change, Sharia abolition Initial investigations indicate that the suspect had been posing as an active naval officer, a claim that immediately raised red flags…

Anxiety is mounting in Oyo State following reports that the armed bandits responsible for kidnapping schoolchildren and teachers from three communities in the Oriire Local Government Area have initiated contact with the state government. The breakthrough offers a glimmer of hope, though deep concerns persist regarding the safety of the captives.Insiders who spoke to News Point Nigeria revealed that the abductors have categorically refused to negotiate with the families of the victims. Instead, they are demanding direct communication with the Oyo State administration. According to one reliable source, the kidnappers have set a strict condition, specifying that they will only…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition in the 2027 general election, has held high-level discussions with South African ministers and political party leaders following an interactive session with Nigerians in Cape Town. Obi disclosed that after speaking with Nigerians in Cape Town, he engaged in what he described as “meaningful discussions” with three South African ministers and political leaders on issues relating to immigration, regional collaboration and peaceful coexistence between both countries. The former Anambra State governor met with Leon Schreiber, South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs and a leading figure in the Democratic Alliance; Velenkosini Hlabisa,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria successfully neutralized numerous terrorists, detained over 40 criminal suspects, and freed at least nine kidnapped individuals in a series of coordinated operations across the nation between May 15 and May 21. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, shared these updates in an official statement released on Friday in Abuja. He explained that the week’s military engagements focused heavily on striking insurgent camps, dismantling criminal syndicates, and blocking illegal logistics supply lines throughout various regions. In the North-East theater, personnel from Operation Hadin Kai neutralized two terrorists…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will review a recent Federal High Court judgment that invalidated its schedule for the 2027 general elections. On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja struck down the commission’s designated deadlines for candidate nominations and political party primaries. Prior to this ruling, INEC’s updated calendar required political parties to turn in their membership registers by May 10, finish their primary elections, and manage any candidate withdrawals or substitutions before May concluded. READ MORE: Court Voids INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable, Opens Window for Defections The court, however, determined that INEC does…

A commercial motorcyclist, Kelvin Ogaga, has been apprehended by operatives of the Command Anti-Vice Squad (CAVS), Sector 2, Ughelli, in connection with the alleged abduction of a three-year-old girl who was successfully rescued during the operation. The incident came to light on May 18 when the victim’s father lodged a complaint with the police. He explained that the suspect had been trusted with the daily responsibility of transporting the young girl to her school before she disappeared. READ MORE: Oyo State defies terrorists after Oriire School kidnapping Police investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly took the child and subsequently reached…

The Presidency has formally debunked widespread reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename the country the “United States of Nigeria” and eliminate Sharia law in the northern region. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, released a statement labeling the rumors as “false and misleading.” The Federal Government clarified that President Tinubu has “no plans whatsoever” to back any bill connected to these claims, which have been circulating on social media under the moniker “Project True Federation.” “The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is…

The Nigerian Army has strengthened its operational capabilities by acquiring new combat drones and advanced military hardware. These tools, described as essential force multipliers, are designed to significantly upgrade surveillance, target acquisition, precision strikes, and casualty evacuation efforts across the nation.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, made the announcement at the conclusion of the three-day First Bi-Annual Chief of Army Staff Conference 2026. According to Lt.-Gen. Shaibu, the evolving nature of modern security threats demands that the military remain proactive, adaptive, and highly innovative. He noted that the newly integrated hardware has already yielded positive outcomes, contributing…