Sarkin Mota clinches NDC Reps ticket in Adamawa
Abuja-based auto dealer and politician, Aliyu Mohammad, popularly known as “Sarkin Mota,” has emerged as the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the House of Representatives seat representing Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election. Mohammad secured the party’s ticket at the NDC primary held on Friday, positioning himself for what is expected...
Stock market rebounds as investors gain N414bn
The Nigerian stock market closed the last trading day in May on a bullish note on Friday, May 29, 2026, with investor portfolios increased by N414 billion. Renewed investors interest in stocks such as Sovereign Trust Insurance, Zichis Agro Allied Industries, International Energy Insurance, Mc Nichols, Aradel, and 25 other equities lifted the market. The market capitalisation grew from N160.094 trillion...
‘Battle line drawn’: Ex-Kano deputy gov vows to unseat Yusuf in 2027
The immediate past Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam, has vowed to unseat Governor Abba Yusuf and take over Kano State Government House in May 29, 2026. Abdussalam said this after his confirmation by the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the NDC Primaries Committee from the party’s national...
Troops free 31 captives, kill terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 31 abducted persons and killed five suspected terrorists during coordinated military operations across Zamfara and Katsina states, the Nigerian Army announced. The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the rescue was carried out by Sector 2 troops along the Bagega–Kawaye axis in Anka...
Miyetti Allah rejects US report linking Fulani to militancy
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has dismissed a United States government report alleging the existence of 30,000 armed Fulani militants in Nigeria, warning that criminalising an entire ethnic group risks inflaming tensions and undermining peace efforts. MACBAN was responding to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, which claimed that roughly 30,000 armed...
Yesufu cries foul over NDC primaries, says process was rigged, predetermined
Aisha Yesufu has alleged that she was effectively rigged out of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primaries in the Federal Capital Territory, insisting that the process was manipulated and lacked transparency. In a detailed statement following the exercise, Yesufu maintained that she neither withdrew nor abandoned the race but stayed until the end despite what she described as a...
Abiodun labels Ojude Oba festival of unity, culture, economic growth
The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State came alive with colours, glamour, and cultural displays during the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival on Friday, May 29. Thousands of residents, tourists, dignitaries, and cultural enthusiasts stormed the venue in celebration of one of Africa’s foremost cultural festivals. The festival featured horse-riding processions, traditional music, richly embroidered attires, and elegant performances by various...
Ghana passes anti-LGBTQ bill
Parliament of Ghana has approved a controversial bill that criminalises the promotion and funding of LGBTQ activities in the country. The legislation, titled the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, was passed on Friday through a voice vote after receiving unanimous backing from the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, according to First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor. The bill was...
Mother, toddler rescued from Kano wells
The Kano State Fire Service on Friday rescued three people, including an 18-month-old child, from two separate well accidents in Kumbotso and Warawa local government areas within the space of a few hours. The agency's spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, said in a statement that the incidents occurred between 7:06 a.m. and 9:40 a.m., with firefighters responding to both scenes and...
CBN shifts PoS geo-fencing deadline to August 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcement deadline for the geo-fencing of Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals to August 1, 2026, giving financial institutions and payment service providers more time to comply with the directive. The decision was announced in a circular dated May 29, 2026, signed by the Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Dr Rakiya Yusuf. The circular,...
