Wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure fairness and transparency in the ongoing trial of their husbands. In a letter addressed to the President and titled “A Humble Appeal for Fairness, Transparency, and Justice in the Ongoing Military Trial,” the women cautioned against…

Retired Colonel Kayode Are, former Director-General of the Department of State Services, has formally assumed duty as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States. Are presented his Letter of Credence to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, officially starting his diplomatic assignment. He was among 12 ambassadors who presented credentials…

A Federal High Court has invalidated critical sections of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, finding that INEC imposed deadlines beyond what the Electoral Act 2026 permits. In a ruling Wednesday, Justice M.G. Umar granted all reliefs sought in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026, brought by the Youth Party with INEC as…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has cleared 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results that were previously held back due to suspected malpractice. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the release Thursday via a statement on the Board’s official X account. He explained that the decision came after a detailed review of cases flagged…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Ilorin has directed the arrest of two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and ordered the Kwara State Commandant to appear before it for alleged contempt. The order targets NSCDC operatives Ajayi Williams Gbolahan and Busari Babatunde, following a criminal complaint filed by the Nigerian Bar Association,…

President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Segun Aina as the incoming Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, according to a statement released Thursday by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga. Aina, 39, will succeed Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure concludes on July 31, 2026. The appointment makes Aina the youngest Registrar JAMB has ever…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has destroyed fake and unwholesome products worth ₦1.8 billion in Abuja. The items were set ablaze at the Kuje Dumpsite after being seized during raids in Abuja and nearby states. The destroyed goods included counterfeit and expired medicines, unregistered cosmetics, contaminated food items, and…

Operations at the oncology unit of the National Hospital Abuja were disrupted on Monday when a fire broke out, prompting the evacuation of patients and staff. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident started following repeated electrical fluctuations. The lights reportedly flickered and went off, after which people noticed a strong smell of burning wires. Smoke…

One person was killed on Sunday at the venue of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election in Kasuwan Ali, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, after a protest turned violent. The victim, Sani Abdullahi, died during a clash between youths and security operatives. Trouble began when party members protested the delay…

A senior civil servant from Bauchi State has died in Saudi Arabia while performing the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.  The official, who served as a permanent secretary in the state’s civil service, reportedly passed away during the religious exercise in the holy land. State officials are yet to release further details on the cause of death…

The Inspector-General of Police has visited Oyo State to assess the situation following a deadly attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire LGA, that claimed a teacher’s life and led to the abduction of several pupils. During the May 16, 2026 visit, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu met with local police commanders and community leaders. He said…

A three-storey building under construction came down in Durumi 3, close to Gudu Market in Abuja, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, leaving five people dead and at least ten others pulled out alive. The Federal Capital Territory Administration said the collapse happened around 8:30 a.m. at a site near Gaduwa Estate in the Gudu District.…

No fewer than six suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters died on May 16, 2026, after an improvised explosive device went off prematurely in Jubilaram, Marte LGA, Borno State. According to security sources, the blast occurred at about 7:00 a.m. while the group was assembling explosives. The cell was led by Abu Umar, described…

The West African Examinations Council has assured candidates, parents, and stakeholders that the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination will proceed without disruption despite a three-day protest by some members of its workforce. In a statement on Wednesday, WAEC’s acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, said the examination was continuing “unhindered” across…

Employees of the West African Examinations Council have begun a nationwide protest over disputes about welfare and internal policies. The council said it had already put the proposed minimum net pay policy on hold and urged workers to use the official channels available to raise complaints. WAEC also explained that changes to the WASSCE timetable…

The Borno State Government says repentant insurgents who complete its rehabilitation programme are required to swear an oath with the Quran as the final step before being reintegrated into society. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, disclosed this during an interview on News Central Television on Monday. She explained that the oath-taking…

The Federal Government has instructed universities and other tertiary institutions to suspend students who continue to test positive for drug use after multiple screenings. The instruction is contained in the newly released National Implementation Guidelines Against Drugs and Substance Use for tertiary institutions. The document mandates mandatory drug tests for all newly admitted students and…

A fire outbreak in the early hours of Tuesday gutted parts of Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin, destroying 24 shops. The blaze swept through the popular Kwara State market before emergency responders could bring it under control. While the exact cause of the fire has not been confirmed, traders reported significant losses of goods and…

Gateway ICT Polytechnic in Saapade, Ogun State, has organized a high-level security meeting to tackle the growing threats of kidnapping and armed robbery affecting students and surrounding communities. The gathering, held on Thursday in the institution’s boardroom, brought together police, local government officials, traditional leaders, youth representatives, and student union executives. It was prompted by…