Again, DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara airstrikes
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties after a recent air-land operation in Zamfara State, describing circulating casualty figures as unverified. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Onoja said troops of Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted the operation on...
2027: Lagos Speaker Obasa declares for Reps seat
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Obasa made the declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting held in the Agege area of Lagos State on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. The speaker, a sixth-term...
NDC fixes presidential primary for May 29, pegs form at N60m
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced that aspirants seeking its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections will pay N60 million for nomination and expression of interest forms. The party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja while unveiling the timetable for the party’s primary elections. According to the schedule, the sale of forms...
Dangote exports 1.66bn litres amid global oil crisis
Fresh figures released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have shown that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026 amid growing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Analysis of the NMDPRA’s April 2026 fact sheet showed that the refinery exported 513 million litres of Premium Motor...
Nigeria misses OPEC production target again in April
Nigeria again failed to meet its crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries after recording an average daily output of 1.49 million barrels in April, slightly below the 1.5 million barrels per day target. Latest figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission showed that the country produced an average of 1,488,540 barrels...
Nigeria win 16 medals at African Cycling Championships
Nigeria secured a total of 16 medals at the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Para-Track and Track African Championships held in Abuja. The championship, which took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, featured top cyclists from across Africa, including competitors from Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Algeria and host nation Nigeria. After two days of intense competition, Team Nigeria topped...
Doctors protest assault by EFCC operatives
Public outrage has erupted following the alleged assault and arrest of four staff members of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission during an investigation linked to a medical report submitted by a fraud suspect. Among those reportedly arrested was the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory...
10 movies that defined Alex Ekubo’s nollywood career
Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after a reported battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that shaped modern Nigerian cinema. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the entertainment industry, with colleagues, fans and filmmakers paying tribute to an actor widely celebrated for his charisma, versatility and screen...
FG expands dual-degree system across colleges of education
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that most federal colleges of education across Nigeria now operate a dual-mandate system allowing students to graduate with both the Nigeria Certificate in Education and a Bachelor of Education degree. Alausa made this known on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, describing the initiative as a major reform aimed...
Troops intercept 400 Starlink devices used by terrorists in North-East
The troops of Sector 2, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted more than 400 Starlink communication devices used by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to perpetrate crime in the region. The sector’s commander, Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, disclosed this while briefing defence correspondents in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Martins said the internet service...
