May 2026 – Page 176 – Rise Africa

SSANU, NASU Reaffirm Suspension Of Planned Strike Today

11.05.2026

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the NonAcademic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reaffirmed the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence today. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Ibrahim said...

Kaduna Psychiatric Hospital Warns Of Possible Disruption Of Peace

11.05.2026

The Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna State, has alerted the Kaduna State Government and relevant security agencies over a possible breakdown of law and order following an alleged plan by some union members to storm the hospital premises today. In a statement issued by the Head of Information and Protocol, Usman Toma Haruna, the...

We’re Committed To Tinubu’s Re-Election – Epe LG Chair

11.05.2026

The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Council and Lagos Renewed Hope Ambassador, Princess Surah Animashaun, has declared support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement made available to journalists yesterday, Animashaun made the declaration during a caucus meeting with stakeholders of the All Progressives...

FRC New Boss Rallies Mgt For Fiscal Governance

11.05.2026

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has commenced its 2026 Management Retreat with a strong commitment to repositioning the institution for greater transparency, accountability, and sustainable fiscal governance in Nigeria. Declaring the retreat open at Zuma Rock Resort, Niger State, the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, described the gathering as a defining moment...

Collaborative Living Shaped Afrobeats’ Best Records – Don Jazzy

11.05.2026

Nigerian music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has opined that some of Afrobeats’ best songs were born out of collaborations with different artistes. Speaking on the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy argued that proximity fostered faster collaboration and more spontaneous songwriting. According to him, for instance, D’Banj’s ‘Olorun Maje’s idea was from...

Kebbi Gov Prepares For Another Landslide APC Victory

11.05.2026

As Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, submitted his nomination form and was successfully screened, the coast is now clear for another landslide victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. After the screening exercise, Idris praised the national leadership of the party for providing a level playing field for members and...

2027 Presidency: Jonathan May Pick PDP Nomination Form This Week

11.05.2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is likely to pick his presidential nomination form anytime this week. Unconfirmed report said associates of the former president may obtain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential nomination form on his behalf today. A source close to Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) faction of the party, however, confided in New Telegraph that...

NEMSA, NDPHC Deepen Power Sector Partnership

11.05.2026

The Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) have strengthened collaboration to improve standards, safety, and reliability in Nigeria’s electricity sector. Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, Mr Emmanuel Ojor, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday. The renewed commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit...

FG Takes Steps To Tackle Regional Imbalance

11.05.2026

The Federal Government is to commence nationwide technical validation workshops aimed at shaping a comprehensive framework for balanced and inclusive regional development. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the workshops, organised by the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will hold across the six geopolitical zones...

BPP’s Price Intelligence Unit Saved Nigeria N1.1trn –DG

11.05.2026

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) yesterday said the Federal Government saved about N1.1 trillion within a year through a newly established Price Intelligence Unit. BPP’s Director-General, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja yesterday. Adedokun said the unit benchmarked project costs against national and...