May 20
Nigeria: Govt Assures No Ebola Case in Nigeria, Boosts National Preparedness
Mr Pate said the government had activated precautionary measures following recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to strengthen national… Read more »
Nigeria: Tems, Wizkid, Asake Nominated for 2026 BET Awards
The feat further underscores Nigerian artiste's growing influence on the global stage, as they have built a strong legacy at the BET Awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Governor Adeleke's Bid to Join Suit Seeking Accord's Deregistration
The court also set a date to deliver judgement in the suit that threatens Mr Adeleke's candidacy for the August governorship election in Osun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Gross External Reserve Drops Slightly to $49.49 Billion - CBN
Though there is a slight drop from what was recorded in February, the CBN said at the press briefing that Nigeria's external reserves remained robust. Read more »
Nigeria: How Economic Reforms Muted Middle East Pressures, Energy Price Surge in Nigeria - CBN
He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, which has exerted… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Teacher Remanded, School Shut Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Pupils
Magistrate ordered the suspect to be remanded at a correctional facility, and adjourned the case until 9 June for a formal hearing. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Condemn Borno Schoolchildren Abduction, Demand Security Overhaul
The mass kidnapping occurred on Friday at Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the Mussa-Biri community. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau APC Primaries Sweep Out Six Federal Lawmakers
The official results were announced by the chairperson of the party's National Assembly primaries committee in the state, Stella Okotete. Read more »
Nigeria: How Close Associates Betrayed, Overthrew Me - Gowon
The former head of state was overthrown on 29 July 1975 while attending the 12th summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Kampala, Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Oloyede Made JAMB Model for Nigeria's Public Institutions - Cleric
Mr Solagberu said under Mr Oloyede, a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ilorin, JAMB became the nation's most credible examination agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Sowore Refuses to Enter Defence in Cyber-Bullying Trial, Writes Chief Judge for Case Transfer
Mr Sowore confronted the judge with an allegation of bias during previous proceedings in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Sets Record As First African Artist to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams
The milestone came days after the release of Wizkid's collaboration with DJ Tunez. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba Pulls Out of APC Governorship Primary
In a withdrawal notice dated 10 May, Senator Buba said his decision was informed by "growing internal distortions and factionalisation within the party". Read more »
Nigeria: CJID, EU Launch Initiative to Fight Disinformation, Strengthen Democratic Resilience in North-West Nigeria
CJID Executive Director Akintunde Babatunde said the initiative would deploy a coordinated package of interventions, combining media literacy education, journalism capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: Cadbury Hot Chocolate Celebrates the Magic of African Storytelling At the 2026 Amvca
Widely regarded as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion, the AMVCA once again brought together filmmakers, actors, digital creators, industry executives, and entertainment… Read more »
Nigeria: Olam Agri Unveils Mama's Choice Wheat Flour and Mama's Pride Semolina to Capture Evolving Tastes
The unveiling events, held in Lagos on 12 and 13 May 2026, attracted distributors, dealers, bakers, confectioners from across segments, underscoring anticipation and enthusiasm for… Read more »
Nigeria: Chelle Picks Osimhen, Lookman for Portugal, Poland Friendlies, Names Seven NPFL Stars for Unity Cup
In the list released on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation, Chelle handed opportunities to seven players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the Unity… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Assures Investors of Stable, Supportive Business Environment in Jigawa
The governor gave the assurance while receiving a high-powered delegation from Hefei Shengwen Information Technology Company Limited of China, led by its president and chief… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Former Minister Boycotts Gombe APC Governorship Primary
Mr Alkali is the second high-profile aspirant and former minister to withdraw from the primary in Gombe State, wher Governor Muhammadu Yahaya is rounding up his second term Read more »
Nigeria: Book Review - Inside Yakubu Gowon's 'My Life of Duty and Allegiance', By Mathew Hassan Kukah
"I believe General Gowon will feel some relief and many readers will find new insights into his struggles. Men and women of faith should learn from this book..." Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun Hails Peaceful APC State Assembly Primaries Across Ogun
Governor Abiodun expressed satisfaction with the conduct of party members, delegates and electoral officials who demonstrated the maturity, unity and discipline of the APC in the… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Trains Staff On Digital Human Rights Abuses
NHRC's executive secretary said the digital ecosystem has ceased to be a separate entity in society, but the "fabric of our economic, social and political existence", adding that… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Screens, Clears Peter Obi for Presidential Primaries
Mr Obi left the ADC a month ago to join the NDC, citing internal issues within the ADC. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Payment of Stipends for Bea Scholars
Last year, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the discontinuation of the BEA scholarship. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Court-Sacked Plateau PDP Lawmakers Resurface On APC Tickets As Primaries Unsettle Incumbents
Their resurgence followed Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that collapsed opposition ranks and re-ordered the state's political… Read more »
