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2027 Elections: Elumelu, NUJ FCT Urge Media to Combat Disinformation, Defend Democracy

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

The Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, OON, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to unite against the growing threat of disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that fake news and propaganda could undermine Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked....

Alleged cyberbullying: Again, Sowore Fails to enter defence

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

*Prosecution Counsel Accuses Sowore of delay tactics as Court Sets June 4 for Ruling on recusal petition Politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore has failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja on cyberbullying related offences. Sowore is being prosecuted for allegedly...

Nigeria Moves To Professionalise Caregiving, Declares 2026 Year Of Families

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Nigeria declares 2026 Year of Families and unveils reforms to professionalise caregiving nationwide. The federal government has pledged to reposition caregiving as a professional sector and a core pillar of Nigeria’s economic development. To drive the vision, the federal government said it has embarked on institutional reforms to replace outdated...

PDP Says APC Has Created Legacy Of Unsafe Schools Across Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

PDP blames APC for rising school attacks and urges stronger nationwide strategy to tackle insecurity and abductions. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the killings and abduction of school teachers and children, saying it remained one of the legacies of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) administration. In a statement...

Tony Elumelu Set For Seplat Energy Board Seat As Shareholders Meet May 20

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Chairman of UBA Tony Elumelu set for Seplat board election as shareholders meet May 20 following Heirs Energies’ major stake acquisition. Multi-billionaire entrepreneur and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, is expected to be formally elected to the board of Seplat Energy Plc as a...

Police Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals, Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate in Abuja Axis

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Nigeria Police have rescued 30 Malians and arrested 13 suspects linked to cross-border trafficking and staged kidnapping operations around Abuja axis. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on transnational organised crime with the rescue of 30 foreign nationals and the dismantling of a cross-border...

Relief for Airlines, Passengers As Dangote Refinery Cuts Jet Fuel Price To N1,650, Offers Credit Facility

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Dangote refinery reduces aviation fuel price to N1,650 and introduces interest-free credit support for airline operators and marketers. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, has reduced the price of its aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,650 per litre from N1,750 per litre, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on...

Makinde: We’re Doing Everything To Rescue Oriire LG Abductees

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says security forces have intensified operations to rescue victims of Orile LG abductions. Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says one abducted teacher has been killed as security forces intensify operations to rescue victims Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday said his government has been doing everything...

Tinubu Condemns Killing Of Abducted Oyo Teacher, Renews Push For State Police

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Tinubu has condemned the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo, ordering intensified rescue efforts and speedy creation of state police. President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Oyo State, while the rescue operation is underway. ...

Borno Governor Zulum Appoints Mallumbe As Acting Chief Of Staff, Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has named Babagana Mallumbe Acting Chief of Staff, assigning portfolios to 10 commissioners to drive reforms. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor as part of efforts to strengthen governance and...