NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn drugs at Lagos port
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a value of N10,433,750,000 at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos State. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, said the interdiction of...
FG, VIYA Health partner to boost family planning access
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has partnered with VIYA Health Nigeria and Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd to expand access to affordable and high-quality family planning solutions in Nigeria. The collaboration was reinforced during a strategic engagement held on April 16, 2026, at the office of the Director of Family Health in Abuja, where stakeholders discussed efforts to improve...
NABTEB sets registration deadline for NCEE, May/June exams
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced May 24 and May 31, 2026, as deadlines for the ongoing registration for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and the May/June In-School Certificate Examinations. The NABTEB Assistant Director of Media and Protocol, Uchechukwu Olisah, made this known via a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13. Olisah quoted the Registrar and...
Party registration: Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit challenging the refusal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for lacking merit. Delivering judgement, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the suit was incompetent because it was initiated by an originating summons in spite of containing allegations of fraud. “Adopting this mode...
Kaduna 2027: Uba Sani constitutes consensus committee to boost APC unity
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has constituted a high-level Consensus Committee on Party Harmonization and Aspirants’ Engagement, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal democracy, promote cohesion among stakeholders, and sustain party unity ahead of the 2027 general election. The Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, May...
Boost for national grid as Egbin Power plant restores 433MW generation after maintenance
Egbin Power Plc has resumed electricity generation with an output of 433 megawatts (MW) following the completion of maintenance works on its cooling system. The Egbin Power Head of Corporate Communications, Felix Ofulue, made this known via a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Ofulue said operations had stabilised, with available generating units now functioning optimally to support improved power...
Fire destroys Kano Poly main library
A fire outbreak on Tuesday destroyed the main library of Kano State Polytechnic located along Yahaya Gusau Road in Kano, destroying books, equipment and academic records. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Kano State Chairman of the National Library Staff Union, Nazir Muhammad, who described the development as a major setback to academic activities and research...
South-East APC links N800bn fraud allegation against Uzodimma to 2027 Senate ambition
The South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The South-East APC added that Uzodimma remained unwavering in his commitment to delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for the people of Imo State. The party made this known in a statement issued by the...
Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman bags 75-year jail term over N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday following Mamman’s prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged diversion of N33.8 billion. The court convicted the former...
Emotional 2020 post by Alex Ekubo resurfaces after death reports
An old social media post by Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has resurfaced online, drawing emotional reactions from fans following reports of his alleged death. The Facebook post, which was originally shared on May 27, 2020, recently went viral across social media platforms as users revisited some of the actor’s past messages and memories. In the post, Ekubo spoke humorously about his...
