Latest News from Sunday, May 17th, 2026

‎Bayern Munich enjoyed a dominant end to the Bundesliga season, with Michael Olise and Harry Kane both securing major individual honours after leading the club’s charge to the title.

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new manager of their men’s team, marking the beginning of a new era at Stamford Bridge.

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern,” warning that the virus poses a high risk of spreading to neighbouring countries.

Pope Leo XIV will travel to France from Sept. 25 to 28 on an official state visit, the Vatican announced, marking the first papal state trip to the country in 18 years.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday conducted House of Representatives primary elections across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing both elected and consensus candidates in various federal constituencies.

Popular socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed a proposal by Airbus to establish aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to position the country as a regional aviation and aerospace hub.

The Nigeria Police Force says 17 police officers were killed during a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.