The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following recent bandit attacks on Woro and Nuku communities. The assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant security agencies. In addition to the assessment, NEMA has arranged for relief items, including food and non-food materials, which are already being distributed to support victims in the affected communities. Umar expressed her heartfelt sympathies to the affected communities and the Kwara State Government, assuring them of the agency’s full support during this challenging time. She said that at NEMA, “We are committed to providing necessary assistance to help these communities recover from this unfortunate incident.”

The woman was first wrongly identified as Lara Fortes, wife of the former Edo State governor. It added that efforts were underway to trace those responsible for producing and sharing the video, while urging the public to confirm information before accusing public figures. However, hours later, Dagama appeared to directly dispute the AI claim through her Instagram story. She wrote: “Video wasn’t AI but okay believe your senator,” accompanied by a smiling emoji suggesting indifference. In another post, she wrote: “Your senator is the problem.

The European Union has concluded its digital skills promotion programme targeting Women, Hard-to-Reach Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, following three years of targeted support to advance inclusive digital transformation and economic opportunity in Borno and Yobe States. The programme aimed to reduce the digital gender divide and digital exclusion among women, youth, and persons with disabilities while strengthening community-level capacity in fragile contexts. Funded by the European Union with €750,000, the programme was implemented by ZOA International from 2023 to 2026. It focused on narrowing the digital gender gap, expanding access to digital skills, and strengthening the capacity of grassroots civil society organisations across 30 communities in Borno and Yobe states. “This project shows how well-targeted digital investments can deliver lasting impact—by empowering communities, strengthening local institutions, and supporting inclusive economic growth,” De Luca said.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers has declared strong support for the real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a critical step toward improving transparency, efficiency and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. Lawmakers had argued that poor internet coverage in rural areas, cybersecurity threats, weak power infrastructure and possible legal disputes arising from technical failures made compulsory real-time transmission risky. The engineering body disagreed, insisting that such concerns should not outweigh the long-term benefits of modern digital election systems. It explained that electronic transmission secured with encryption and digital authentication can protect results from interference while reducing human handling. They stressed that Nigeria already has a growing technological base capable of supporting secure real-time transmission with proper investment and safeguards.

A Niger Delta-based human rights activist, Fejiro Oliver, has called on the Federal Government to align pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta with the principles of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Oliver argued that applying the same principles to pipeline surveillance would promote inclusiveness and equity across the Niger Delta, noting that the region is made up of several ethnic nationalities. “My position is that if this contract for pipeline surveillance must continue, let every tribe manage and handle pipelines that pass through their localities and areas,” he said. “If this will not be the case, the Federal Government should allow the Nigerian Navy and the Civil Defence, who are naturally charged with such duties, to manage pipeline surveillance,” Oliver said. The activist maintained that grounding pipeline surveillance in the Nigerian Local Content Act would strengthen local participation, promote cooperation among communities, and ensure sustainable protection of critical national assets.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Friday unveiled the first phase of the Orashi Electricity Project under the Light Up Imo Project, declaring it a turning point in the state’s power sector and an end to what he described as the generator-driven economy. Uzodimma said the Orashi Electricity Project represents the first phase of the Light Up Imo initiative, executed by the state-owned Orashi Electricity Company, and described it as Imo State’s declaration of energy sovereignty. He noted that unreliable power supply had crippled businesses over the years, forcing many to spend more on power generation than on staff salaries. “It is my honour to officially commission phase one of the Light Up Imo Project,” he said. Earlier, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the commissioning of the Orashi Electricity Project underscores the success of Nigeria’s power sector reforms and the increasing role of states in electricity delivery.

…visits Tinubu in Aso VillaFormer Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said United States President Donald Trump’s recognition of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is worth celebrating. Speaking with journalists after his session with President Tinubu, the federal lawmaker said his visit to the Presidential Villa on Friday to meet with President Tinubu was purely to congratulate the President. It is a great honour to have you with us.”Senator Oshiomhole declared that the recognition of the First Lady by the United States President was worth celebrating. “You know that President Trump is very blunt. Oshiomhole maintained that Trump’s positive remarks about the First Lady is to the credit of President Tinubu and Nigeria.

Out of the 6,000 medical doctors the country produces yearly, about 2,000 of them are unable to access placement for housemanship, according to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The Registrar of the Council, Fatimah Kyari, while speaking on the issue on Friday, blamed it on the “Centralised Housemanship System” operational in the country, which can accommodate only 4,000 as against the 6,000 medical graduates produced annually. The registrar called for the inclusion of both state and privately-owned hospitals in the training system in a bid to accommodate all the 6,000 medical graduates. She said, “A total of about 6,000 medical doctors are produced annually from the various medical schools while the Centralised Housemanship System in operation has capacity for 4, 000 medical doctors . For instance, she told the committee that though N1.2billion capital vote was appropriated as capital in 2025, nothing was released to the MDCN.

The judge granted the order following an ex parte motion filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The assets in question are linked to a massive haul of narcotics, including 4.6 tons of Tramadol and 85 tons of Cough Syrup with Codeine. 23, Sunny Mbilla East Street, Bucknor Estate, Lagos, along with two Mercedes-Benz trucks, which are identified as the primary instruments for transporting the contraband. The application was argued by Buhari Abdullahi, Head of the Legal Department for the NDLEA Lagos State Tactical Command. Justice Osiagor adjourned the matter until May 26, 2026, for a formal report on the preservation of the assets.

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Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar (2nd left) , former First Lady (2nd right) and members of the Buhari family. Photo: X/Atiku AbubakarA former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, have met in Saudi Arabia. According to the former Vice President, both families are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah). The Umrah pilgrimage is often undertaken by Muslims for spiritual reflection and prayers, especially during moments of personal loss. “I was honoured to host Hajiya Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, her daughter Hanan, and other family members during their visit to me in Saudi Arabia,” Atiku wrote.

File photo of SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police CommandGunmen suspected to be cultists have beheaded the President of the Omoku Youth Federation in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Azuazu, and shot dead his personal aide, Chigozie Oluwu. Sources said the attackers, who arrived in two vehicles, confronted the Youth President and ordered him into a car. The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, describing it as cult-related. The cultists invaded the area, shot one dead, and kidnapped the youth president. “Unfortunately, the headless body of the youth president was discovered today (Friday).

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two prominent Nigerians, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, and Vice President, Global Impact at OpenAI, Anna Makanju, for their inclusion on the Devex Power 50 List for 2026. PUNCH Online reports that the list recognises the 50 most influential people, organisations, and initiatives shaping global development. President Tinubu commended Pate and Makanju for their significant contributions to global development, stating that their recognition is well-deserved. “Devex Power 50 notes that Pate’s advocacy extends beyond his home country, “as he fights to reform the international global health infrastructure- making him one of the most recognised health ministers on the African continent and beyond,” then statement read. “According to Devex Power 50, Makanju has emerged as a key figure at the forefront of AI, with enormous influence over how next-generation AI systems will shape global development.

BAS Capital has announced its acquisition of DOT Microinsurance Limited. The public disclosure follows regulatory approvals, including NAICOM’s No Objection for the restructuring of DOT Microinsurance’s shareholding, issued on August 7, 2025. The public disclosure follows regulatory approvals, including NAICOM’s No Objection for the restructuring of DOT Microinsurance’s shareholding, issued on August 7, 2025. DOT Microinsurance Limited operates within Nigeria’s microinsurance sector, providing accessible risk protection to individuals and small businesses. The acquisition supports BAS Group’s long-term strategy to build an inclusive, resilient financial services ecosystem across Africa.

The faction also called for reconciliation with all aggrieved party members and supporters, as the leadership crisis within the PDP remains unresolved. The faction has since been emboldened by the court judgment, which recognised the caretaker committee as the party’s leadership for now. INEC had invited the Abdulrahman-led caretaker committee to its consultative meeting with leaders of political parties held in Abuja on Thursday. The spokesman added:“The National Caretaker Working Committee commends the Commission for its steadfast commitment to due process and the rule of law. The time has come to set aside differences, embrace reconciliation, and channel our collective energy toward strengthening the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections.