Month: May 2026
168 posts
Chaos in Oyo: Families Rush to Pull Children from School Amid Bandit Rumors
Parents forcefully removed their children from Ijeru Baptist Basic School in Oyo State following widespread but unverified rumors of a local bandit attack.
Obi of Onitsha Commends Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu for Completing Oxford and Harvard Executive Programs
Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe celebrates Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu for his recent executive leadership training at Harvard and Oxford.
APC Overturns Plateau House Primary Result, Names Yusuf Gagdi Victor
The APC has officially declared Yusuf Gagdi the winner of the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam primary, dismissing an earlier unauthorized announcement that named John Tongshinen as the victor.
Rivers High Court Sets Judgment Date for Local Government Chairmen Dispute
On June 3, 2026, the Rivers State High Court will deliver a verdict on a lawsuit challenging the election of local government chairmen in Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt City, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni.
Gary Neville Recommends Transfer Targets for Incoming Chelsea Boss Xabi Alonso
Gary Neville has advised incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to move away from signing exclusively young players and instead recruit an experienced striker, goalkeeper, and defenders to strengthen the squad.
President Pezeshkian admits Iran faces significant difficulties amid ongoing conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for transparency among officials, acknowledging that the nation faces significant struggles following attacks on critical industrial and energy infrastructure.
Nasarawa State Mandates Lideal Mines to Vacate Site Following Regulatory and Security Breaches
The Nasarawa State government has mandated Lideal Mines Company to halt operations and evacuate its site in the Udege Development Area, citing security concerns and contractual failures.
Rugeley club cricketer hits six sixes across two consecutive overs
A club cricketer named Scott Gretton scored 150 runs off 51 balls, including six sixes in consecutive overs, during a league match for Rugeley Second XI.
CAN criticizes Tinubu administration over Oyo school attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the terrorist kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State, demanding that the federal government move beyond empty words to take decisive security action.
FCTA Warns of Criminal Networks Recruiting Street Beggars for Drug Trafficking
The FCTA has reported that criminal networks are exploiting street beggars and disabled persons to act as couriers for illegal drugs in Abuja, prompting intensified enforcement operations.