Police arrest four over N8.6m Hajj fraud
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a scheme in which an alleged fraudster collected N8.6 million from intending pilgrims under the false promise of securing Hajj seats for the 2026 pilgrimage season. The Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Bashar, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, identifying the prime...
Pantami picks PDP ticket for Gombe governorship
Former Minister of Communications Isa Pantami has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Gombe State for the 2027 elections, capping a high-profile defection from the All Progressives Congress. Pantami secured the PDP ticket after leaving the APC, where he had faced sustained internal opposition and reported disagreements with party stakeholders over his political ambitions in the state. His...
I have no association with insecurity — Gumi
Kaduna-based cleric Ahmad Gumi has denied allegations linking him to terrorism and banditry, insisting his engagements with armed groups were aimed at restoring peace. Speaking at a press conference, Gumi accused unnamed groups and online actors of misrepresenting his statements, warning that those spreading “doctored” materials about him would face legal action. He maintained that his past meetings with bandits were...
2027: Court dismisses eligibility suit against Jonathan, fines lawyer N21m
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. Delivering judgement on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Justice Peter Lifu also awarded N20 million fine against Jideobi. The judge equally awarded N1 million fine against the plaintiff and in favour of...
Presidency urges suspension of mountain prayers in Kwara, Kogi
The Presidency has advised residents and religious groups in Kwara State and Kogi State to temporarily suspend “Ori Oke” (mountain-top) prayer gatherings due to rising insecurity. The directive was issued by Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement for the North Central. In a statement, Essiet warned that remote prayer locations such as mountains and forests...
Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue ahead of World Cup
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring The Major League Soccer side Inter Miami announced Messi’s injury via a statement on Monday. The club's update provided no clear timetable for the Argentina captain’s return after his abrupt exit...
Katsina govt suspends gov’s ex-aide over links to 8-year-old boy’s abduction
The Katsina State Government has suspended a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Community Development to Governor Dikko Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa, over his link to an alleged kidnapping syndicate. The Katsina State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, May 25, 2026. Salisu-Zango said Aliyu-Garwa was suspended from office before he sought...
I spent $120,000 on cancer treatment — Oritsejafor
Founder of Word of Life Bible Church and former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ayo Oritsejafor, has disclosed that he spent about $120,000 on medical treatment during a prolonged cancer battle that involved surgery, complications, and extended hospital care in the United States. Speaking in a video message shared on his Instagram page, the cleric said the financial...
Oil prices rise as US military resumes attacks on Iran
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after the United States military carried out strikes in Iran, keeping markets on edge as a deal to end the war and open up the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive. Brent futures were up $2.36, or 2.5%, to $98.50 a barrel as of 0630 GMT, after settling 7% lower in the previous...
Stock market investors gain N905bn amid bullish rally
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, May 25, 2026, as investors gained N905 billion following continued buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks. Market capitalisation rose by 0.57 per cent to close at N160.982 trillion, compared with N160.077 trillion recorded on Friday, while the All-Share Index advanced by 1,412.65 points or 0.57 per...
