May 2026 – Page 153 – Rise Africa

Obi, Clergy Honour Late Bishop Chukwu At Funeral Mass

14.05.2026

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday joined Catholic faithful and clergy across Nigeria for the burial of the late Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Peter Nworie Chukwu. The requiem Mass and interment, held in Abakaliki, drew religious leaders, government officials, and mourners from across the country. In a statement shared after the ceremony,...

NSCDC Recovers Stolen Railway Tracks, NNPCL Pipes In Kaduna

14.05.2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has smashed a gang involved in the theft, concealment and recycling of critical national assets and infrastructure. This comes after a viral video on social media showed extensive vandalism of the newly laid KadunaKano railway tracks and of old rail infrastructure. The NSCDC Commandant General Ahmed Audi...

Maku, Abbo, Others Obtain Labour Party Nomination Forms

14.05.2026

Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku and Ishaku Abbo, are among aspirants contesting the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Labour Party. Maku, former Nasarawa State deputy governor, is contesting for Nasarawa North Senatorial District; while Abbo is aspiring for the governorship of Adamawa State. The former minister expressed confidence that he would...

Adamawa Guber: I’ll Fight Insecurity With All Sincerity

14.05.2026

In continuation of his election tour of the Adamawa Northern Senatorial Zone, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Salisu Mustapha has promised to fight insecurity with all sincerity. Mustapha made this vow on Wednesday when he paid a royal homage to the Emirs of Maiha, Hong and Song Chiefdom. The former National Vice Chairman,...

KWSG Reiterates Commitment To Commercial Livestock Economy

14.05.2026

The Kwara State Government has reiterated it’s commitment to deliberately moving beyond subsistence animal production to a commercialised and industrialised livestock economy through strategic investments and policy interventions. The State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, stated this while delivering a keynote address at the Grand Finale of the 2026 Press Week of the...

Why Obi Remains Most Popular Presidential Aspirant –Obidient Movement

14.05.2026

The Obidient Movement Worldwide National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, says Peter Obi is the most popular presidential aspirant because he is “running independently without another support”. Speaking on ‘Eagle 102.5 FM’, Ilese Ijebu, yesterday, he said Obi’s appeal cuts across the regions and continues to grow despite the ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general...

EFCC Arrests Energy Commission’s DG

14.05.2026

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, over alleged money laundering offences involving more than N500 billion. It was learnt that Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja yesterday and is currently being held in the custody of the anti-graft agency for further investigation....

Orji Kalu Receives TimelineNg Award For Contribution To Nat’l Devt

14.05.2026

Prominent Nigerians from different walks of life gathered in Lagos yesterday to celebrate former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, as media platform TimelineNG honoured him for his contributions to national development, leadership and philanthropy. The event, which attracted political leaders, business executives, media practitioners and supporters, recognised Kalu’s role...

LASEPA Seeks Stronger Collaboration To Curb Noise Pollution

14.05.2026

Lagos State health officials and maternal health advocates have called for stronger collaboration, community engagement, tighter regulation of traditional birth attendants and data-driven reforms to reduce maternal deaths across the state. The call was made during the Stakeholder Engagement Meeting for the Maternal Health Systems Strengthening Initiative organised by Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective (MRHCollective)...

Arise Hails APC’s Screening, Promises Effective Representation

14.05.2026

A former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has applauded the screening exercise for aspirants un – der the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on the on – going exercise, Arise stressed that what was being done was ideal to get the right persons to fly the flag of the party at...