May 2026 - Page 5

The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, has called for stronger global efforts to preserve the historical truth of the Second World War and the events surrounding the 1945 Victory over Nazi

The Senate has condemned the wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana. It warned that continued violence, intimidation and reprisals could strain diplomatic ties and undermine regional stability

The Federal Government, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and development partners, has unveiled the 2025–2030 Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its Strategic Action Plan. The policy is aimed

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to pray for peace, security and prosperity of Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal at a one-day seminar

The Police Command in Kebbi says it has arrested two suspected bandits, 47 criminals and recovered 10 AK- 47 raffles. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Hadejia, confirmed this while briefing newsmen

The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has denied allegations that a religious organization’s name appears in its passport payment process, describing the claims as entirely false and announcing an investigation to identify those

The Ebonyi Government has lifted the over three months curfew imposed on Amasiri community, following the violent boundary clash and killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government of the state. The lifting was