Ebola outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo
A fresh Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with at least 65 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases recorded, African health authorities said on Friday. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said a total of 246 suspected cases have been reported so far, alongside four confirmed deaths among laboratory-verified infections. In...
Ekiti police dismiss officer for taking illicit drug
The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed a police sergeant, Osayingbemi Temitope, over his involvement in an incident linked to illicit drug use. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, May 15, 2026 Abutu said the officer was captured in a viral video “behaving erratically” at Ikole-Ekiti on May 9, after allegedly consuming illicit...
Shakira, Burna Boy release 2026 World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’
Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shakira announced the release of the highly anticipated song to fans on her social media page on Friday. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. She posted: “Dai...
South Africa trip experience exposes Africa’s travel barriers — BUA Boss
Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has criticised visa and immigration practices within Africa after recounting how he was denied entry into South Africa despite travelling on business, while some European travellers were reportedly allowed into the country without visas. Rabiu shared the experience on Thursday during a session titled “Africa at Scale: Capital, Policy and the...
Court remands two men over N130m fraud
A Kano State High Court has ordered the remand of two men accused of conspiring to defraud a businessman of properties and cash valued at N130m. The defendants, Bashir Rabiu Aliyu Danbare and Sunusi Mainasara, were arraigned before Court No. 24 alongside a third suspect, Honourable Aliyu Ibrahim Haidar, who is currently at large. The prosecution counsel, Zahraddeen Kofar Mata, told...
Oil prices soar as Trump signals growing frustration with Iran
Oil prices gained more than 1% on Friday, May 15, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran. This was just as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Iran saying about 30 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04...
Kano ministry rescues toddler from abuse in foster home
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has rescued a 19-month-old boy from alleged abuse and neglect by his foster mother in the Tsamiya Babba area of the state. The child, identified as Musa, was reportedly taken from the custody of his foster parent after residents raised concerns over his condition and treatment. According to...
Soldier shoots senior colleague dead during dispute in Kano
A Nigerian soldier has allegedly shot dead a senior colleague following an altercation while both were on guard duty at the residence of a retired army general in Kano State. The deceased, identified as Sergeant Suleiman, was reportedly killed after an argument with the suspect, a private soldier said to be attached to 21 Nigerian Army unit. Military sources said the...
Atiku, Amaechi file ADC presidential forms for 2027 race
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi have formally entered the 2027 presidential race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after submitting their nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The separate submissions on Thursday signalled an intensifying battle for the ADC presidential ticket as political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections...
Police foil N10m ransom deal, arrest suspected kidnapper in Oyo
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper while allegedly attempting to collect a N10 million ransom for the release of an abducted victim in Atiba Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Mohammed Sanni, was apprehended during a joint operation involving the police Anti-Kidnapping Squad and members of the Vigilante Group of...
