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…
A teacher has died after suffering a medical emergency at Kings’ School Winchester while students were preparing for their GCSE examinations. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the incident after the school reported what it described as an “urgent medical situation” involving a long-serving female staff member, locally identified as Mrs Bamford. As…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces. In a statement personally signed and released on Saturday, May 16, the president said the operation was successfully conducted overnight in the Lake Chad Basin. According to Tinubu,…
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced the killing of senior ISIS figure Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, describing him as a “global terrorist” involved in coordinating extremist activities across several regions. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military said the operation was carried out jointly by the Armed Forces…
Manchester City secured their eighth FA Cup title on Saturday, May 16, 2026, after edging Chelsea 1-0 in a tightly contested final at Wembley Stadium. The win marks City’s second trophy of the season following their League Cup success against Arsenal in March, keeping alive their ambitions of completing a domestic cup double. The decisive…
French authorities have arrested six people suspected of hanging a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower without permission, a police source said. The large flag was unfurled from the tower’s first floor on Friday afternoon. Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion France later claimed responsibility, describing the action as a “message of support” for Palestinians. A…
rewrite Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer has officially extended his stay at the club, signing a one-year contract extension that will keep him in Munich until 2027. The 40-year-old goalkeeper’s previous deal was set to expire this summer, but this new agreement ensures he will embark on a 16th season with the Bavarian giants. Neuer…
