Latest News from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary election in Surulere Constituency I, Lagos State, as peaceful, transparent and orderly.

Lagos State lawmaker and actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, alleging intimidation of his supporters during the exercise.

The Administrative and Finance Committee of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed strong confidence in the management of its Nigeria National Office, backing its leadership amid ongoing union-related engagements.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent following its 305th meeting in Abuja, maintaining a tight stance to contain inflation and support macroeconomic stability.

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has launched a documentary warning that sugary drinks are driving a rising public health and environmental crisis in Nigeria.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has released different squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup tournament and international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal.

The Oyo State Government has cautioned residents against spreading unverified security-related information, warning that misinformation could heighten public fear and disrupt ongoing security operations in the state.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency says it receives more than 450 domestic violence complaints every month through its hotlines, social media platforms, and online channels.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a Nigeria-Mexico drug syndicate operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State, arresting 10 suspects and seizing illicit drugs and chemicals valued at over N480bn.

The Defence Headquarters says the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State is an isolated criminal act and does not indicate the existence of a permanent terrorist base in the South-West.

Nigerian singer Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says enhanced preventive measures have been activated across the country’s international airports following recent Ebola Virus Disease concerns in parts of Central Africa.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says the printing of the 2026 UTME original result slips has not yet been activated for candidates nationwide.

The Nigerian Air Force says its air component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorist strongholds in parts of Borno State and the Mandara Mountains in renewed counterterrorism operations in the North-East.

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has called for increased security presence around schools and vulnerable rural communities following the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State.

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit attack in Ogbomoso and adjoining communities, describing the incident as a false alarm driven by misinformation and unverified claims.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a ban on the movement of goods on regulated public transport buses across Lagos State, effective June 1.

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says coordinated counterterrorism operations carried out with the United States Africa Command have killed 175 ISIS fighters in northeastern Nigeria

Arsenal have won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.