Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 20th May 2026
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target=_blank>What Happens When a Man Stops Moving
I was sitting across from my younger friend Chris the other day, and he did something that stopped me mid-sentence. He tried to get up from the low sofa in my living room. It was not a graceful, effortless motion. It was a production. He had to put his hands on his knees, push himself
target=_blank>You Must Reject Corruption, NBA Committee Chair Warns lawyers
The National Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee, Professor Babafemi A. Badejo, has warned that corruption has become dangerously normalized in Nigeria, urging lawyers across the country to take the lead in restoring integrity and accountability. Badejo spoke on Tuesday at the NBA Port Harcourt Branch Anti-Corruption Seminar held in Port Harcourt
target=_blank>PDP faction grants Jonathan waiver for 2027 presidential election
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has been granted waiver to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The screening committee of the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the party granted him waiver, on Tuesday. Speaking at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, said the party decided to grant
target=_blank>Arsenal win first English Premier League title in 22 years
Arsenal are English Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. The Gunners’ EPL title was sealed on Tuesday night after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth to ensure Arsenal replace Liverpool as EPL champions. Arsenal have a five-point lead over Man City with the last games of the season set to be played on Sunday.
target=_blank>Zulum Vows to Rescue Abducted Borno pupils
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, on Tuesday visited Uba town and sympathised with parents of schoolchildren recently abducted in Mussa community. The governor assured the residents that all efforts were being intensified to secure the safe release of the victims. Governor Zulum, who has consistently visited communities affected by insecurity to console victims
target=_blank>APC Primaries: Plateau Senator loses return ticket
Barji David Bitrus has defeated incumbent Senator Diket Plang to win the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Plateau Central Senatorial District in the concluded primary election from the zone. Barji contested the primary alongside five other aspirants: Senator Diket Plang, James S. Yusuf, Piwuna John, Ishaya Mashingil, Bitrus James, and Ephraim Usman. Declaring the
target=_blank>Pantami pulls out of APC Guber race in Gombe
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has pulled out of race to govern the state under the ruling party. The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who rejected the consensus arrangement that led to the choice of Jamilu Gwamna, had earlier vowed to challenge
target=_blank>APC Primaries: Election Committee upholds Goje’s Loss
The Gombe State House of Representatives and Senate Primary Elections Committee has reaffirmed DCP Mohammed Ahmed (Rtd) as the duly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gombe Central Senatorial District seat. Presenting the result before newsmen on Tuesday, Chairman of the Committee, Mallam Labiru Musa Kafur, said in the direct primary election conducted
target=_blank>DHQ: Joint operation with US led to killing of 175 ISIS fighters, top commanders
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says ongoing joint counter-terrorism operations between Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have eliminated 175 ISIS fighters in the North-East. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Uba said the coordinated air and ground strikes, which commenced a
target=_blank>Gowon’s Autobiography: Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m Donations
Former Minister of Defence, Retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday, donated N3 billion at the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, also supported the book launch with a donation
target=_blank>Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems nominated for 2026 BET Awards
Nigerians Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. The awards ceremony which will be held in Los Angeles on June 28 2026, will be hosted by comedian Druski and air live on ET on BET. Nominations for the annual awards were unveiled on Tuesday, with some
Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems nominated for 2026 BET Awards
target=_blank>Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 19, 2026: Nigerian currency extends depreciation ahead of CBN’s interest decision
editedThe Naira extended depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interest rate decision. The apex bank data showed that the naira dropped slightly to N1,373.87 per dollar on Tuesday, down from N1,373.70 traded on Monday. This means that on a day-to-day basis the
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 19, 2026: Nigerian currency extends depreciation ahead of CBN’s interest decision
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola speaks on leaving Man City after losing title to Arsenal
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will take a decision at the end of the season over his future. According to most media in the UK, Guardiola is set to leave the Etihad this weekend, after the last Premier League fixture at home against Aston Villa. City can no longer win the title, following
EPL: Guardiola speaks on leaving Man City after losing title to Arsenal
target=_blank>US sanctions Hamas, Iranian networks, offers $15m to disrupt IRGC’s finances
The United States has sanctioned international networks assisting Hamas to sustain its operations, expand political influence, and undermine peace efforts in the Middle East. The designations announced on Tuesday target three categories of “enablers,” including organizers of a Hamas-backed flotilla attempting to reach Gaza. Others are operatives within the Muslim Brotherhood that facilitate terrorist attacks,
US sanctions Hamas, Iranian networks, offers $15m to disrupt IRGC’s finances
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Brazil’s Neymar makes strong promise
Brazilian forward Neymar has vowed that he and his teammates will fight with their lives to bring the 2026 World Cup to his country. Neymar spoke in a trending video posted on social media as he shared his thoughts after getting named in Brazil’s squad to compete in the World Cup. His dream of competing
World Cup 2026: Brazil’s Neymar makes strong promise
target=_blank>APC elders allege plot to impose senatorial candidate in Adamawa Central
A group has alleged a plan to impose a candidate after the senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled for Monday, did not hold in the Adamawa Central Zone. The group, under the banner of Central Senatorial Zone APC Elders, has alerted President Bola Tinubu to an alleged plot by leaders of the
APC elders allege plot to impose senatorial candidate in Adamawa Central
target=_blank>BREAKING: Arsenal win 2025/2026 Premier League season
Arsenal have been confirmed Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. This follows Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men needed to beat the Cherries to keep the title race alive until the final day. But this result means they can no longer catch Arsenal with one game to play
BREAKING: Arsenal win 2025/2026 Premier League season
target=_blank>NDC appoints ex-Ebonyi governor, Egwu to head 2027 screening committee
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as chairman of its screening committee for presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu. According to
NDC appoints ex-Ebonyi governor, Egwu to head 2027 screening committee
target=_blank>APC retains 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, disqualifies 65
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the final list of cleared aspirants for its House of Assembly primaries scheduled for Wednesday, May 20. The party retained the initial list of 33 cleared aspirants out of the 98 individuals who expressed interest in contesting the primaries, effectively disqualifying 65 aspirants from
APC retains 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, disqualifies 65
target=_blank> Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s President Federation Cup win over Westgate FC
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has praised his players’ discipline in the President Federation Cup Round of 64 win over Westgate FC. The Solid Miners beat Westgate FC 3-1 at the Late Prince Abubakar Audu Sports Complex in Lokoja on Tuesday. Mangut admitted that the encounter was tough against the non-league side. “We stayed
Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s President Federation Cup win over Westgate FC
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