Homepage News from Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Founder of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) for the 2027 general election.

Flight delays and cancellations may soon become a thing of the past as the federal government has announced plans to establish a Nigerian aircraft leasing company to support airline operators and improve air transportation in the country.

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the FCT Administration has warned owners of event centres, hotels, and other public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory to stop offering their facilities to illegal organizations.

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called for the immediate rescue of teachers and pupils abducted during attacks on schools in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, says state governors are considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000 in response to rising inflation and the increasing cost of living.

The Israeli military said Hezbollah rocket fire struck Saint George's Orthodox Church in southeastern Lebanon, damaging the religious site and nearby buildings.

Egypt has launched an urgent diplomatic effort to preserve a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, warning that expanded Israeli military operations could jeopardize months of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot, bringing an end to the Dutchman's two-year spell at Anfield despite leading the club to the Premier League title last season.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says at least 77 children have been killed or injured in Lebanon during the past week amid continued hostilities involving Israeli military operations.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price by N25 per litre, lowering the cost from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre in a move linked to declining global crude oil prices.

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a Rivers State High Court order nullifying congresses conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that produced the Tony Okocha-led executive committee in the state.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties Tanimu Turaki on Saturday ratified former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after relocating its convention venue following a police blockade.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a 19-year-old blogger, Nurenorue John Surpruchi, over allegations of cyberstalking and publishing defamatory content targeting businessman and United Bank for Africa (UBA) chairman, Tony Elumelu.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned Nigerians against a fraudulent Instagram account impersonating him online, describing the profile as fake and misleading.

Brazilian teenager João Fonseca delivered one of the biggest shocks of the French Open, knocking out Novak Djokovic in a stunning upset at Roland Garros.