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...
NNPC under fire over fresh push for bigger Dangote Refinery stake
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over its reported attempt to increase its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, insisting the national oil company should focus on reviving government-owned refineries instead. The reaction followed comments by President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who revealed that the NNPC sought...
Stock market reverses bullish run as investors lose N170bn
The Nigerian stock market reversed its bullish trend on Thursday, May 14, 2026, recording a loss of N170 billion. Selloffs in large and mid-cap stocks such as Zichis Agro Allied Industries, FTN Cocoa Processors, Meyer, RT Briscoe, Neimeth Pharmaceuticals, and 32 other stocks drove the market into negative territory. The market capitalisation of listed equities dropped by N170 billion, or 0.10...
NUT opposes UTME waiver for NCE admission
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s waiver of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for Colleges of Education candidates, warning it may weaken education standards. The NUT National President, Titus Amba, made this known at a press conference on education policy in Abuja on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji...
APC postpones House of Reps primary election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its House of Representatives primary election by one day, moving the exercise from Friday, May 15, to Saturday, May 16, 2026. The party said the adjustment affects only the House of Representatives primary, while the dates for other primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka,...
APM Terminals pledges $600m investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector
Nigeria’s maritime industry is set for a fresh boost as global port operator APM Terminals has pledged a $600 million investment aimed at expanding and modernising key port infrastructure across the country. The commitment was announced on Thursday by the Regional President, APM Terminals Africa–Europe, Igor van den Essen, during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of...
Okiyi-Kalu promises industrialisation, prosperity if elected Abia gov
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Abia State, Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, says his ambition is driven by a desire to “spread prosperity people can see and feel” and fully industrialise the state through innovation and inclusive development. Okiyi-Kalu made the remarks on Friday in Abia State shortly after appearing before the PDP governorship screening committee led by former Governor...
UK Deputy High Commissioner ends 3-day visit to Kwara, pledges deeper partnership
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, has concluded a three‑day visit to Kwara State from May 11 to 13, 2026, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Nigeria at state level. The visit included meetings with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and First Lady Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq; a visit to the Ilorin Innovation Hub;...
