Wike hails Gomani–Yangoji road, says project shows Tinubu’s rural focus
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction of the Gomani–Yangoji road in Abuja, describing it as a key project aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Wike stated this on Thursday while inspecting the 13-kilometre road project, which is aimed at improving connectivity between satellite communities within the FCT. He...
Court remands cleric of defiling 14-year-old
An Abuja High Court has ordered the remand of a cleric, Amos Isah, founder and General Overseer of Prophetic Voice of Fire Ministry International in Gwagwalada, pending verification of a bail previously granted him by another high court. Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi, who gave the order on Thursday, directed that Isah be held at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Kuje,...
Kogi Poly withdraws 229 students over poor performance
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic has approved the first semester results for the 2025/2026 academic session and withdrawn 229 students over poor academic performance. The decision was taken at the Board’s meeting held on May 12, 2026, in Lokoja and chaired by the Rector, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting...
‘It’s time to reset Nigeria’: Makinde joins 2027 presidential race
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying it is time to “reset Nigeria.” Makinde made the declaration during a joint mega rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The governor said his decision to...
Otedola acquires £53m London mansion
Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has reportedly strengthened his presence in London’s elite property market with the acquisition of a £53 million mansion in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. According to Bloomberg, the transaction—completed late last year—saw Otedola purchase a 10-bedroom luxury residence in St John’s Wood, a high-end district located near Regent’s Park. The property, built in 2016,...
Court arraigns secretary over N6.7m fraud
A 35-year-old woman, Abigail Moses, has been arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court over alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation involving N6.7 million belonging to her employer. Moses, who resides in Kabala West, Kaduna State, is accused of diverting funds from sales transactions of her former employer, Vincent & Sons Trading Company Nigeria Ltd, where she worked as a...
Arteta, Guardiola, Carrick nominated for Premier League manager of the season award
The Premier League has announced the nominees for the 2025/26 Barclays Manager of the Season award, with six coaches shortlisted following impressive campaigns for their respective clubs. The contenders for the prestigious prize are Keith Andrews (Brentford) Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), and Regis Le Bris (Sunderland). The nominees were recognised for...
Arsenal trio, Haaland, Fernandes nominated for Premier League player of the season award
The Premier League has unveiled the list of eight nominees for the Player of the Season award for the 2025-26 campaign. Arsenal are the most heavily represented side on the shortlist, with David Raya, Declan Rice, and Gabriel Magalhaes all nominated. The list also includes Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, as well as Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes,...
US court jails Nigerian-born nonprofit boss over $1.4m preschool fraud
A United States federal court has sentenced Nigerian-born former nonprofit executive, Dr Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months in prison for masterminding a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving funds meant for vulnerable preschool children. The sentence was handed down by Chief US District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou, according to a statement released by the Office of the US Attorney for the Western...
Benue councils shut down as LG workers begin warning strike
Activities across the 23 local government areas of Benue State were paralysed on Thursday as local government workers commenced a two-week warning strike over unpaid salaries and unresolved welfare issues. The industrial action, declared by the Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), followed the expiration of earlier ultimatums issued to the administration of Governor...
