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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid Holiday, Resumes Official Duties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after observing the Eid-el-Adha holiday in Lagos and concluding a state visit to the United Kingdom, resuming full official duties at the seat of power. The President departed Lagos on Wednesday evening from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at approximately 6:44 p.m., marking the end of a busy schedule that combined official engagements, diplomatic visits, and festive activities. President Tinubu had earlier returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom on Friday morning and immediately joined Muslim faithful for Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos before spending four days in the commercial hub for the Eid-el-Adha holiday. During his stay in Lagos, Tinubu held meetings with key stakeholders, including state governors, business leaders, and members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council, discussing national issues and governance priorities. […]

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Primary Elections: Nigerians Now Know You’re Liars, Wike Blasts ADC, NDC

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has lambasted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the outcome of their recent presidential primaries has exposed them as “liars” who have been deceiving Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja while reacting to the crisis and protests that trailed the opposition parties’ primaries, Wike said the ADC and NDC had presented themselves as messiahs and claimed they would conduct transparent, data-driven internal elections, only to be engulfed in allegations of manipulation at their first major test. “As small as the NDC is, it cannot hold its primary election without protests,” Wike said, mocking the party for failing to manage its internal processes. He added: “Nigerians now know that you are all liars,” insisting that the crisis showed the parties were no different […]

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NEMA Repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons has successfully repatriated 497 stranded Nigerian migrants from the Niger Republic to Nigeria. The returnees were brought back from Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, through a coordinated voluntary repatriation programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at the border and were received by emergency officials from their respective states together with representatives of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, the Nigeria Red Cross and security agencies. Among those repatriated were adult males, adult females and children who had left Nigeria to seek greener pastures in various European countries but could not afford to return when their journey became frustrated. Many of them were stranded in Niger Republic after being turned back or unable to […]

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Tinubu Appoints Prof Segun Aina as New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB. Professor Aina takes over from Professor Is haq Oloyede who completed his tenure after leading major reforms at the examination body. JAMB recently confirmed the change of leadership in its official bulletin for April 2026 where Aina was named as the new Registrar and Chief Executive of the board. Segun Aina is a respected academic and banking professional known for his work in financial technology and education development. He has served as president of the Africa Fintech Network and is widely regarded as an experienced leader and ecosystem builder in the financial services sector. His appointment is expected to support further modernization of JAMB operations particularly in the areas of digital examinations data management and transparent admission […]

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Army Honours Fallen Heroes Supports Wounded Troops

The Nigerian Army has honoured fallen soldiers and shown support for troops wounded in combat. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, presented insurance cheques to families of fallen personnel and injured soldiers during the opening of the Army’s First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja. He said the gesture shows the Army’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families. He also praised soldiers for their courage, discipline, and service in difficult security operations across the country. Shaibu paid tribute to soldiers who died in the line of duty, describing them as heroes whose sacrifice helped protect the nation. He said the Army will continue to support the families they left behind. The Army chief also said wounded troops will continue to receive proper medical care, including evacuation where necessary, both within and outside Nigeria. He […]

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Police probe disappearance of NYSC member, lawyer in Abuja amid ₦20m ransom claim

Police authorities in Abuja have opened an investigation into the disappearance of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and lawyer, Miss Eunice Ameh, following reports that suspected kidnappers are demanding ₦20m ransom from her family. Ameh was declared missing after she failed to return home from work in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory. According to family sources, the young lawyer closed from duty at about 5:40 p.m. at Blades and Butchers Ltd., a livestock and value added products company on Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, where she worked as a Sales Manager while completing her NYSC. She was reportedly heading towards Life Camp, where she resides in a corps members’ lodge, when her phones suddenly became unreachable and all attempts to contact her failed. Her disappearance was first reported to the Maitama Police Division and the […]

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BBNaija’s Ilebaye in hospital as father is arrested for assault – FCT Police

Big Brother Naija 2023 All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, has been hospitalised after allegedly being assaulted by her father, prompting the Federal Capital Territory Police Command to arrest him. The disturbing incident followed a midnight distress call from the family’s residence in the Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja. In a statement on Saturday, FCT police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said officers responded to a report at about 12:00 a.m. on May 9, 2026, about an ongoing physical assault on Ilebaye by her father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya. A patrol team from Wuye Division, backed by operatives from the Department of Operations and the Police Public Relations Officer, was immediately deployed to the location. Upon arrival, officers initially met the gate to the residence locked and experienced a standoff before eventually gaining access at about 2:30 a.m. Ilebaye was found with visible […]

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Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso arrive NDC convention

National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has arrived at the party’s inaugural national convention in Abuja alongside former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Their presence at the event signals a major step in the consolidation of a new opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, the 2023 Labour Party standard bearer, and Kwankwaso, who contested under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), recently exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and are now key figures in the emerging NDC coalition. The duo had earlier held a closed door strategy meeting with Dickson in Abuja, where they discussed ideology, governance blueprint and shared priorities such as education, youth empowerment, security and national unity. Video clips from the convention venue show the crowd erupting as Obi, Kwankwaso and Dickson make their entrance, with […]

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Jerry Eze recounts ordeal during EFCC alleged money laundering probe

Pastor Jerry Eze has opened up about his emotional ordeal during a six month investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged money laundering. He spoke at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja while reacting to recent comments by EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede about the case. Eze, lead pastor of Streams of Joy International, said the period of the probe was deeply distressing for him. He recalled calling fellow pastors, including Poju Oyemade and Pastor Sarah, to ask what he had done wrong and why he was being targeted when he believed he had done nothing. According to him, the investigation weighed heavily on his mind even though he was confident he had no reason to fear. He said people often see headlines but do not understand the anxiety and pressure that come with […]

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Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies in his sleep

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep in Abuja. His death has thrown the Nigerian film industry into mourning, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his decades of work on screen. According to the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, Akiyesi went to bed on Sunday and did not wake up. He said the actor’s body has been deposited in a morgue in Abuja while the guild awaits further details from the family. Reports say Akiyesi’s wife first shared the sad news with relatives and close friends before it became public. Since then, tributes have poured in on social media from actors, producers and fans who remembered him as a talented and versatile performer. Akiyesi hailed from Ososo in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State and began his acting […]

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