May 2026

Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defence, has said that Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the slain second-in-command of the Islamic State (ISIS), was responsible for attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. Al-Minuki was killed on 15…

Isah Ashiru, a former member of the House of Representatives, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primary election in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 elections. Ashiru, who previously represented the Makarfi/Kudan…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of diesel by N200 per litre, amid reports of fresh petroleum product imports into Nigeria. According to Platts, an independent provider of commodity and energy…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election after winning the party’s primary election. The result was announced on Wednesday…

Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Jigawa State after winning the party’s primary election. The result was announced after more than 48 hours of vote collation by…

Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington’s latest position on ending the war after United States President Donald Trump warned that military action could resume if Tehran failed to reach an agreement with Washington, Reuters…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent and decisive security action following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, according to a report by TheCable. Gunmen attacked…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in the state, citing the need to prioritise peace, stability, and unity. Fubara announced his decision in a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced only three female senatorial candidates in the primaries conducted so far ahead of the 2027 general election, according to a report by TheCable. Out of Nigeria’s 109 senatorial districts,…

Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has alleged that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is indirectly advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political interests ahead…