Homepage News from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Oshodi, Lagos, has graduated senior and mid-level officers under its Entrepreneurship and Management Course 18/2026, with officials urging participants to apply their training toward national development and post-service economic stability.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission's authority to fix timelines for political party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections but voided two of the commission's key deadlines for candidate submissions, ruling they violated statutory provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

Pope Leo XIV has warned that artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping global conflicts and must be placed under strict ethical control to prevent misuse by powerful actors.

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday launched a combined medical and educational outreach programme at the Nigerian Navy Primary School on Mobil Road, Apapa, as part of activities marking the force's 70th anniversary.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that recent policy measures are beginning to stabilise the economy and position Nigeria for long-term growth.

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Accord Party.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, effectively clearing a major legal hurdle in ongoing debates over his eligibility.

Stan Wawrinka has played his final match at the French Open, bringing an emotional end to his Roland Garros journey after a first-round defeat to Jesper de Jong in Paris.

The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives foiled a planned kidnapping attempt in the Ejigbo area of Lagos and killed four suspected kidnappers during a gun battle.

The Federal Government is reviewing proposals for the rehabilitation and possible full replacement of some of Lagos’ ageing bridges after fresh engineering assessments uncovered severe structural damage beneath key crossings linking Lagos Island to the mainland.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has suffered muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the tournament.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged Lagos residents to reduce waste and separate recyclable materials from general refuse as disposal facilities across the state come under increasing pressure during the rainy season.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled Saturday, 13 June, for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise for candidates who could not complete the main examination process.

Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with Türkiye to access Türkiye's expertise in mining exploration, technology, and workforce training.

A Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to deliver one of the most consequential rulings of the 2027 pre-election season today (Tuesday).