Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il dies at 46
Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il has died at the age of 46 following a prolonged illness. Her ex-husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her passing in a social media post on Sunday, stating that she died at the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria Hospital in Kaduna. According to him, the actress passed away on Sunday after battling illness for some time....
Arsenal lift Premier League trophy as Tottenham survive relegation
There was a party atmosphere at Selhurst Park, where champions Arsenal made nine changes ahead of next week's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Crystal Palace players gave Arsenal a guard of honour before kick-off to mark their Premier League triumph. The Gunners, who beat Conference League finalists Palace 2-1, sealed their first English league title since 2004 earlier this...
2027: ADC affirms Malami, others as Kebbi candidates
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has announced the emergence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The announcement, contained in a statement issued by Malami’s Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, also named other candidates for key legislative positions across the state. According to the statement,...
NCAA suspends services to Air Peace, Ibom Air, others over debts
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed the suspension of services to 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory charges, placing them on its “No-Pay-No-Service” list. The directive, contained in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, instructed all departments of the authority to withhold regulatory and administrative services from the affected airlines until their debts are settled or structured...
Tinubu clinches APC presidential ticket with 10.9m votes
President Bola Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after polling nearly 11 million votes in the party’s nationwide primary election. Results collated from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory showed Tinubu overwhelmingly defeating his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, further consolidating his grip on the ruling party...
Miyetti Allah seeks loans to reduce rising beef prices
The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has called on the Federal Government to provide loan facilities to butchers across the country to help reduce the rising cost of beef. The association said access to financing would enable butchers to purchase cattle directly from herders at livestock markets, eliminating middlemen who significantly drive up prices. The MAFYDA National Security Adviser,...
Kano seizes fake drugs worth N200m in joint crackdown
The Kano State Government has seized counterfeit medicines valued at over N200 million from within the metropolis in a joint operation targeting the circulation of unapproved drugs. The raid was conducted by the State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria...
Hajj committee urges Kaduna pilgrims to pray for Tinubu, Uba Sani
The Kaduna State Hajj Delegation Committee has urged pilgrims from the state currently in Saudi Arabia to pray for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, as well as for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nigeria. The appeal was made on Saturday when the five-member delegation visited Kaduna pilgrims at their accommodation on Ibrahim Khalil Road in the Misfala district...
Kano tomato farmers suffer N1.5bn losses amid pest outbreak
Lukman Abdulmalik Tomato farmers in Kano State have recorded losses estimated at over N1.5 billion following a severe outbreak of the Tuta absoluta pest, locally known as “Sharon,” which has devastated farms across major producing areas. The infestation has hit key farming communities including Bagwai, Shanono, Rogo, Tofa, Bunkure, Kura, Garun Malam, Rano, Kibiya, Tudun Wada and Dawakin Kudu, raising concerns...
NABTEB extends 2026 NCEE registration, shifts exam to June 13
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into technical colleges across Nigeria to May 31, 2026. NABTEB also announced a shift in the examination date from June 6 to June 13, 2026. The board announced this via a statement issued by its Assistant Director of Media and...
