Danjuma pledges N3bn as Gowon unveils autobiography
The public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, drew significant financial support from top Nigerian figures, with billions of naira pledged at the event in Abuja. Former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, led the donations with a contribution of N3 billion. Business magnate Aliko Dangote followed with N500 million, while Abdul Samad Rabiu donated N25...
Protest erupts as Kaduna APC aspirants reject primary results
Tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State intensified on Tuesday as aggrieved senatorial aspirants and their supporters staged protests over the outcome of the party’s primaries. The protesters flooded major roads in Kaduna metropolis, including Muhammadu Buhari Way and Ahmadu Bello Way, calling for the cancellation of the exercise across the state’s three senatorial districts. The demonstration followed...
Convicted Ex-Power Minister Mamman arrested in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna State. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said Mamman was arrested in the Rigasa area of Kaduna State at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Mamman, who has been on the run, was convicted and sentenced to 75 years in prison...
Isaac Kekemeke emerges APC Ondo South senatorial candidate
The former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, South-West, Isaac Kekemeke, has won the party’s primary for Ondo South Senatorial District. Kekemeke polled 35,835 votes to clinch the senatorial ticket of the APC, defeating Akinfolarin Samuel who polled 6,435 votes, and Moratorium Lebi who garnered 1,845 votes. The former Secretary to the Ondo State Government dedicated his to God for...
Wike hails progress on Abuja projects, pushes satellite development
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding development to satellite communities. Speaking during an inspection tour, Wike said several projects, including the Body of Benchers annex building and key road networks, are nearing completion and will...
Plateau 2027: Group faults Bida’s claims against Mutfwang
A group, Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development, has criticised alleged claims made by All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Yilchini Jan Bida, against the administration of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. The group, in a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Nengak David, accused Bida of making misleading assertions during a recent media engagement in Jos where he...
ALGON chair escapes attack by thugs in Kano
The Kano State chairperson of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and chairman of Tudunwada Local Government Area, Sa’adatu Yusha’u Soja, has escaped an attack by suspected thugs. The incident occurred shortly after she attended a political meeting in Kano held to affirm the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kano South. Eyewitnesses said the attack happened as...
NRS targets N40trn revenue, seeks tax compliance
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says it is targeting N40 trillion in tax revenue for the country in 2026. The Executive Chairman of NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this during a national workshop on strengthening tax compliance under the new tax regime and collaborating with sub-nationals for enhanced revenue collection in Abuja on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Adedeji, who was represented...
Kano LGA shuts private school over alleged student abuse
The Ungogo Local Government Area in Kano State has ordered the closure of Al-Hadeed Private School in Inusawa town following allegations of sexual abuse involving students. The directive was issued by the council chairman, Tijjani Amiru Bilyaminu, and conveyed in a statement by the Education Councillor, Abdullahi Wakili. According to the statement, the decision was taken after reports that a teacher...
Kano rift deepens as Yusuf warns Kwankwaso over ‘boy’ remarks
The political feud between Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his former mentor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has escalated, following a stern warning issued by the governor over what he described as repeated disrespectful comments. In a viral video circulating online, Yusuf cautioned Kwankwaso to desist from the remarks, warning that he could be compelled to respond more forcefully if...
