After NDLEA’s raid, Pretty Mike spends N100m renovating club
Controversial Lagos socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, has revealed that he invested over N100 million in refurbishing his nightclub, Proxy Lagos, following its closure after a raid by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Speaking to journalists, Pretty Mike said the extensive renovation was aimed at repositioning the club and enhancing customer experience after...
PenCom launches free healthcare scheme for low-income pensioners
The National Pension Commission has kicked off a pilot phase of a free healthcare programme targeting low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, opening registration for 30,000 beneficiaries across the country. In a notice released on Friday, the commission said the initiative, known as PenCare, is designed for pensioners aged 60 and above who earn a monthly pension of N70,000...
Wike orders free treatment for victims of Abuja building collapse
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed that all victims of a building collapse in Abuja receive free medical treatment. The incident, which occurred on Saturday behind Gudu Market, involved a three-storey structure under construction and left five people dead, with several others injured. The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Adedolapo Fasawe,...
Terrorists attack army school in Yobe, kill 17 police officers
The Nigeria Police Force regrettably announces the tragic loss of seventeen (17) police officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of 8th May, 2026. No fewer than 17 police officers have been...
Security operatives seal escape routes after students’ abduction in Oyo
The Oyo State Government says security operatives have sealed escape routes for abductors of students in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It would be recalled that gunmen abducted some pupils and students of LA Primary School...
APC announces Kaduna Reps primaries results as Abbas, Ango Abdullahi’s son emerge winners
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has announced the results of its House of Representatives primary elections, with several prominent figures and consensus candidates emerging across various federal constituencies. Among the winners are the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who secured the ticket for Zaria Federal Constituency unopposed, and Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of elder...
Buhari’s son wins APC House of Reps ticket
Yusuf Buhari has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, won the party’s primary election with a landslide victory, polling 5,849 votes to defeat his closest rival, Auwal Daura, who secured 21 votes. He had earlier declared...
Speaker Abbas secures APC ticket for fifth term in House of Reps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for a fifth consecutive term ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abbas emerged unopposed as the party’s candidate for Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State following an affirmation exercise conducted across the 13 electoral wards in the constituency on Saturday. The exercise...
Borno Senator shares ₦135.65m to APC executives for Sallah
The Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, has distributed ₦135.65 million to executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across his constituency in preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The disbursement was disclosed by his legislative assistant, Usman Alkali, who said the funds were provided to support party officials ahead of the festive period. Alkali noted that the gesture marks the...
Man City beat Chelsea to win FA Cup
Antoine Semenyo's sublime flick took Manchester City to a 1-0 FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. Semenyo has been a revelation since joining in January from Bournemouth and his 10th goal in City colours was a special one on the big stage. Erling Haaland crossed low into the box and Semenyo, holding off Levi Colwill, glanced the...
