DSS re-arraigns El-Rufai over alleged phone tapping case
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Monday re-arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of illegally tapping the phone of the National Security Adviser. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 8:55 a.m. under heavy security, as operatives of the DSS cordoned off the area, restricting...
IEDs planted by bandits kill security operatives on rescue mission in Oyo
Security operatives involved in the rescue of abducted teachers and pupils of schools in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been killed after encountering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by bandits. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, May 18, 2026. Makinde said the security...
Oyo abduction: Teacher killed in captivity as security operatives arrest 6 suspects
Gunmen have killed one of the teachers abducted during an attack on Ahoro-Esinele Community in Oyo State. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced the development via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, on Monday, May 18, 2026. Makinde also announced the arrest of six suspects involved in the kidnapping incident. The governor expressed his condolences to...
Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like amount. In her ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik outlined strict conditions for the bail, stating that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts of Abuja and must deposit the original Certificate...
Real Madrid set to appoint Jose Mourinho as manager
Real Madrid have concluded plans to appoint Jose Mourinho as the new manager of the club. Mourinho, 63, will return to the club he called home from 2010 to 2013 next season, putting an end to his time with Benfica. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed on Monday that the Portuguese manager will sign a two-year deal at Real Madrid. Romano wrote...
US, Nigerian airstrikes kill over 20 ISIS fighters in Borno enclave
More than 20 suspected ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been killed in coordinated airstrike operations carried out by the Nigerian military with support from the United States Africa Command in Borno State. The operation, confirmed on Monday by the Defence Headquarters, targeted terrorist hideouts in the Metele area of northern Borno, a known flashpoint that has repeatedly come under insurgent attacks. In a...
Akume’s wife, David Mark’s daughter clinch Benue APC Reps tickets as 6 lawmakers lose re-election bid
Regina Akume, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency seat in Benue State. Akume secured victory in the APC primary election held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, paving the way for her bid to represent the constituency in the House of...
Policeman dies in Third Mainland Bridge accident
A policeman has been confirmed dead in an accident on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Oworo, in Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident via a statement issued by its General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Bakare-Oki said the accident occurred when a Lexus vehicle rammed into a police officer riding a Bajaj...
Death toll hits 80 as WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo international emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. WHO cited the rising cases, cross-border spread, and significant uncertainties about the scale of the epidemic. The decision, announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus on Sunday, May 17, 2026, follows reports of both confirmed and...
Supporter killed, several injured in violence at Lagos APC primaries
A yet-to-be-identified man has been shot dead, while several others sustained injuries following a violent clash during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Saturday at a primary school in the Ile-Iwe area of Egbe, where party members had gathered for the House of Representatives primary election. According to reports,...
