Homepage News from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

An Israeli airstrike hit a house in southern Lebanon on Friday, killing six people, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by members of the African Democratic Congress seeking to restrain Senator Ireti Kingibe from parading herself as a member of the party following her suspension by ward executives.

The African Democratic Congress has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of denying its leaders access to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai while in detention at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has announced the successful deployment of its integrated billing platform, SuperEdge, aimed at improving prepaid vending, postpaid billing, collections and meter management services across its network.

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command in Lagos has hosted a delegation from China’s Shandong Provincial Public Security Department as both sides moved to strengthen cooperation on intelligence sharing, cybercrime prevention and counter-terrorism strategies.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced a Training of Trainers workshop as part of preparations for the 2026 Ekiti and Osun off-cycle governorship elections and bye-elections across six states.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Eti-Osa Branch, Olanrewaju Obadina, says Canada’s legal profession operates under stricter ethical standards than Nigeria’s, warning that conduct tolerated locally could lead to disbarment abroad.

The Oyo State government has suspended all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions and other activities outside school premises following last week’s abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

The FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup will include sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, marking a major expansion of accessibility services for fans with disabilities.

The United States has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, citing the need to preserve weapons stockpiles amid ongoing military operations linked to the Iran conflict.

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a decade-long reign that transformed the club into one of Europe’s most dominant sides.

The Ewuare II has appealed to Rotary International to support efforts to recover more than 3,000 Benin artefacts looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom.

Manchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will step down from his role this summer, bringing an end to a historic decade in charge of the club.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has left out big names including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire after unveiling his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged people in Nigeria’s South-East region to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, warning that major federal projects in the region could suffer if they fail to do so.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will return to action next month with two friendly matches against Senegal as preparations begin for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

FIFA has released “Goals,” a new anthem from the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, South Korean pop sensation LISA and Brazilian singer Anitta.

President Bola Tinubu has praised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for breaking up a Nigerian-Mexican drug trafficking syndicate and shutting down what officials described as a large illegal drug production network in Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key portions of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) revised timetable for the 2027 general election, ruling that the electoral body acted outside its statutory powers when it set its own deadlines for party primaries and candidate nominations.

Cristiano Ronaldo has led Al Nassr to the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title after a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac in their final game of the season.

Leading tennis players are demanding a larger share of tournament revenue ahead of the 2026 French Open, with tensions rising over prize money and player welfare.