Latest News from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, effectively clearing a major legal hurdle in ongoing debates over his eligibility.

Stan Wawrinka has played his final match at the French Open, bringing an emotional end to his Roland Garros journey after a first-round defeat to Jesper de Jong in Paris.

The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives foiled a planned kidnapping attempt in the Ejigbo area of Lagos and killed four suspected kidnappers during a gun battle.

The Federal Government is reviewing proposals for the rehabilitation and possible full replacement of some of Lagos’ ageing bridges after fresh engineering assessments uncovered severe structural damage beneath key crossings linking Lagos Island to the mainland.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has suffered muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the tournament.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged Lagos residents to reduce waste and separate recyclable materials from general refuse as disposal facilities across the state come under increasing pressure during the rainy season.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled Saturday, 13 June, for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise for candidates who could not complete the main examination process.

Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with Türkiye to access Türkiye's expertise in mining exploration, technology, and workforce training.

A Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to deliver one of the most consequential rulings of the 2027 pre-election season today (Tuesday).