Bola Tinubu has condemned the “barbaric” killing of one of the teachers abducted from the Esiele community in Ogbomoso. Gunmen reportedly attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Community Grammar School and LA Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, abducting several teachers. In a statement issued on Monday…
Chelsea F.C. have officially announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager. The Spaniard is set to take charge on July 1, 2026, after signing a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. In a statement posted on X, Chelsea said: “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as…
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan delivered a strong performance at the opening meeting of the 2026 Diamond League season in Shanghai on Saturday, finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles. Fresh from winning gold at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana last week, Amusan recorded a season-best time of 12.41 seconds to place behind…
Popular socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has denied reports alleging that he contested and lost in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election conducted in Imo State on May 16. Social media was awash with claims that the celebrity barman had been defeated in his attempt to secure the APC ticket for…
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom has expressed confidence that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing regional tensions and concerns over visas and travel arrangements. Speaking after meeting with Mehdi Taj in Istanbul on May 16, Grafstrom described the discussions as “excellent” and “constructive.” He told Reuters that FIFA is working…
The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the ongoing 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Jalam reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a brief illness while participating in the pilgrimage. The…
An NYSC member, Ibrahim Abdulmumin Adeiza, has reportedly died in Zamfara State just seven days before completing his mandatory one-year national service. Dr. Adeiza, who was serving at Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau, reportedly passed away on May 13, 2026. According to his friend, Engr. Habibu Nura, the young doctor allegedly slumped around 1:00…
A Nigerian man, Paul Kavwam, rescued a baby boy who was found abandoned in a bush along a hiking trail in Plateau State. Kavwam shared the incident in a Facebook post, explaining that he and members of his hiking group discovered the infant on Saturday, May 16, 2026, while returning from a hike. According to…
A resident of Kasuwan Ali community in Mangu Local Government Area was reportedly shot dead during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat, according to Daily Trust. Eyewitnesses alleged that the victim was shot by soldiers after tension erupted over delays in the commencement of the exercise. A resident,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that many Nigerians have become desensitised to insecurity, killings, and violence, describing the situation as a worrying sign of moral decline in the country. Speaking during a function at St James Anglican Church on Saturday, May 16, Jonathan lamented that tragic incidents that once shocked the nation are now…
