Latest News from Friday, May 15th, 2026

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026, up from 15.38% in March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution urging member states to eliminate street children from public spaces and strengthen child protection systems across the subregion, lawmakers said Thursday in Abuja.

Troops under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed several terrorists and recovered weapons and rustled livestock in coordinated operations across Sokoto and Katsina states, the Nigerian Army said.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, known as Blessing CEO, before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged N36 million frauds.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards for the prolonged sexual abuse of a minor in Abuja.

Retirement coach and managing partner at Averti Professional Managers, Inyang Sami-Orungbe, has urged Nigerians to begin retirement planning early, warning that inflation, rising healthcare costs and economic uncertainty are worsening life for many retirees.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi have formally submitted their presidential nomination forms to the African Democratic Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said the Nigeria Police Force does not have enough police stations and infrastructure to effectively protect the country’s growing population, backing calls for the construction of thousands of new facilities nationwide.

The Premier League on Thursday released its shortlists for the Manager of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Player of the Season awards, highlighting the standout performers and coaches who have shaped the 2025/26 campaign.