Latest News from Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

The Defence Headquarters says military operations are ongoing in Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and staff from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, while rejecting claims that terrorists have established a permanent base in the South-West.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Fortune Rice Mills Limited in Kano for failing to comply with national environmental regulations.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has stepped down from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race, clearing the way for Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to emerge as the sole aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Rigasa, Kaduna State, following his conviction for fraud connected to the Mambilla Power Project.

The government of Togo has announced visa-free entry for citizens of all African countries for stays of up to 30 days, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and easing movement across the continent.

Nigerian sports journalist Christopher Maduewesi has called for more investment in athletics after Nigeria finished fourth at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.

The Lagos State Government says it is working toward phasing out the electricity band classification system as part of plans to improve power supply across the state.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has emerged as the sole aspirant for the 2027 presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress following the close of nomination form sales by the party.

The Nigerian Navy is strengthening its strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates to boost maritime security and protect vital trade routes in the Gulf of Guinea.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to tackle worsening insecurity, saying repeated attacks on schools and communities show that Nigerians are no longer safe.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reiterated that prospective corps members must comply with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy before they can be mobilised for national service.

The Nigeria Revenue Service has introduced a new unified Tax ID system that will allow Nigerians and businesses to use one tax identity nationwide, replacing multiple tax numbers previously issued by different agencies.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from ₦1,750 to ₦1,650 per litre in a move expected to ease pressure on airlines and lower operational costs in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

Nigerian medical scientists have called for emergency border surveillance and rapid response measures following fresh Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning that Nigeria faces a serious risk of cross-border transmission.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a strong warning to his political mentor and former ally, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying he should not be pushed beyond his limits amid growing tensions within the state’s ruling political bloc.

The leadership crisis in the Labour Party took an unusual turn recently following the issuing of free nomination forms by Julius Abure.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be conveyed to Professor Eyo Ekpe and members of the Nigerian Medical Association following the May 12 incident involving EFCC personnel and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.