Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 15th May 2026
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target=_blank>2027: Court fines plaintiff N1m for delaying Jonathan’s eligibility suit
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday slammed a fine of N1m on a plaintiff, Johnmary Jideobi, over delays in prosecuting a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu, who described the repeated actions of the plaintiff and his counsel, which allegedly stalled
target=_blank>Institute of Professional Printers visit Media Trust
Officials of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) visited the corporate headquarters of Media Trust Group in Abuja, on Friday. Malam Ahmed I. Shekarau, CEO, Media Trust Group (MTG), welcomed the delegation. He was joined by Mr Abdulazeez Shuaibu, Team Lead, Sales and Commercial Printing, MTG. Dr. Niyi Adesoye, former President of
target=_blank>Bandits kill one, injure three in Zamfara community
Bandits have attacked Moda Village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing one person identified as Shehu Moda and injuring three others. A statement by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, on Friday said the three victims sustained varying degrees of bullet wounds. Abubakar said the bandits, upon arrival, started shooting indiscriminately
target=_blank>Judicial misconduct: NJC suspends 2 judges for one year without pay
The National Judicial Council has suspended two judges, Ibrahim D. Shekarau and Edward A. E. Okpe for one year without pay over what it described as “judicial misconduct.” Specifically, the council said Shekarau was suspended over an “ex parte order” he granted in a case, saying the judge was found to have “acted in bad
target=_blank>EFCC Denies Assaulting Uyo Teaching Hospital Staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations that its operatives brutalised staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa-Ibom State, during a recent visit to the facility. The anti-graft agency said the recent visit to the hospital by its operatives was purely administrative, insisting that no single individual was arrested
target=_blank>Yobe: Buni Speaks After Withdrawal of Lawan, others from Guber Race
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has said the withdrawal of the former President of the 9th Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and other aspirants from the 2027 governorship race reflected loyalty and commitment to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Daily Trust had reported how Senator Lawan, Senator Musa Mustapha,
target=_blank>Adeyanju Appointed to Board of New York-based Civil Rights Center
Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has been appointed to the Board of the Katutu Civil Rights Center, an international civil rights organisation headquartered in New York, United States. The appointment is seen as a recognition of Adeyanju’s longstanding advocacy for democracy, civil liberties, and social justice in Nigeria and across Africa. In
target=_blank>Senatorial Race: I’ll defeat Goje at APC Primaries, says consensus candidate
A Consensus Candidate on the platform of the All Progress Congress (APC) for the Gombe Central Senatorial District, DCP Mohammed Ahmed (Rtd), said he is confident of defeating the incumbent Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje in the direct primary election slated for Saturday. The state chapter of the APC had, during a stakeholders consensus meeting, picked DCP
target=_blank>One dead, 16 injured in Yobe road crash
One person has been confirmed dead while 16 others sustained injuries in a road traffic accident at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu, Yobe State. The accident occurred on Thursday during a rally organised to welcome Governor Mai Mala Buni and the All Progressives Congress (APC) preferred governorship aspirant, Baba Malam Wali, after their
target=_blank>Gov Sule: I have constitutional right to endorse successor
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said that he has constitutional and democratic rights to support and endorse an aspirant he believes possesses the capacity required to deliver. Sule stated this in a statewide broadcast delivered in Lafia on Friday. He insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will conduct its upcoming primaries through direct
target=_blank>EFCC orders probe into alleged assault of UUTH professor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has ordered an investigation into the altercation between operatives of the commission and the staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, which allegedly led to the brutalisation of Professor Eyo Ekpe, a foremost cardiologist in Nigeria. Doctors and other health workers have embarked on an indefinite
EFCC orders probe into alleged assault of UUTH professor
target=_blank>Police arrest 10 suspected bandits in Kaduna, uncover illegal arms network
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed bandits and recovered eight firearms in separate operations across different parts of the state, as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime and the illegal circulation of arms. The command said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit
Police arrest 10 suspected bandits in Kaduna, uncover illegal arms network
target=_blank>2027: Real reasons we postponed House of Reps primary election – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has revealed the real reason it postponed its primary election for House of Representatives aspirants. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, attributed the postponement to logistical reasons. DAILY POST had reported that the APC,
2027: Real reasons we postponed House of Reps primary election – APC
target=_blank>APC disqualifies pro-Fubara Reps members, clears Wike allies for Rivers primaries
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has suffered another setback as the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives screening committee disqualified three serving House of Representatives members loyal to him from participating in the Saturday, May 15 primaries. However, the committee cleared all allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom
APC disqualifies pro-Fubara Reps members, clears Wike allies for Rivers primaries
target=_blank>Nigerians in limbo as NDIC, Wema Bank fight over Banana Island properties
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, and Nigerian commercial bank, Wema Bank, have been enmeshed in a fresh controversy, leaving Nigerians in limbo. The nation’s financial institution insurer filed two fresh suits, marked FHC/L/CP/466/26, on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Lagos against Wema Bank, seeking the recovery of disputed Banana Island properties valued
Nigerians in limbo as NDIC, Wema Bank fight over Banana Island properties
target=_blank>IGP Disu assures AU of safety of schools in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Nigerians of the safety of schools across the country. The IGP gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC), alongside an international delegation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The visit was part
IGP Disu assures AU of safety of schools in Nigeria
target=_blank>Akanbi’s lawyers slam Falana over murder claims, allege bias, media manipulation
Legal representatives of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi have strongly criticised Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, over his public call for their client’s prosecution on allegations bordering on murder, attempted murder, and destruction of property. In a rebuttal issued following reports published in several national newspapers on May 10, 2026, Akanbi’s
Akanbi’s lawyers slam Falana over murder claims, allege bias, media manipulation
target=_blank>2024 Guber: Okpebholo hails IGP, Disu over removal of ex-Gov Godwin Obaseki from office
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his role in getting the former governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, out of an unnamed place on the night of the 2024 governorship election in the state. DAILY POST reports that the governor stated this on Friday, May
2024 Guber: Okpebholo hails IGP, Disu over removal of ex-Gov Godwin Obaseki from office
target=_blank>My ex broke up with me for kissing in movie – Actress Sandra Okunzuwa
Nollywood actress and producer Sandra Okunzuwa has recounted how her ex-boyfriend broke up with her for kissing an actor in a movie. Speaking in a recent episode of the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa recalled that her ex ended their relationship after someone allegedly sent him a movie scene in which she kissed a male colleague.
My ex broke up with me for kissing in movie – Actress Sandra Okunzuwa
target=_blank>Collaboration with Nigeria on culture, tourism very productive – China
The People’s Republic of China has acknowledged that its exchanges and collaborations with Nigeria in the areas of culture and tourism have produced significant and noteworthy outcomes. Mr. Yang Jianxing, the Cultural Counselor, made this statement during the 2026 “China Tourism Day” event held in Abuja on Friday, themed “Enjoying Quality Tourism, Exploring Beautiful Landscapes.”
Collaboration with Nigeria on culture, tourism very productive – China
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