May 2026 – Page 186 – Rise Africa

Northern Political Group Leaders Back Tinubu

10.05.2026

…Hails reforms despite hardship Northern political leaders, academics, youth groups, traditional rulers and civil society stakeholders on Saturday pledged their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying that despite current economic hardship, the reforms being implemented by the Federal Government required continuity, patience and stronger public communication to deliver lasting benefits. This is as...

Over 13,000 Cameroonian Refugees Currently Residing In Benue, Says Govt

10.05.2026

The Benue State government has said that about 13,000 Cameroonian refugees are currently residing in the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr James Iorpuu, disclosed this to newsmen during the distribution of food and non-food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the agency’s headquarters in Makurdi. Dr Iorpuu...

Remi Tinubu Celebrates Queen Salawa Abeni At 65

10.05.2026

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined notable individuals in celebrating the 65th birthday of renowned Nigerian musician, Queen Salawa Abeni. In a goodwill message issued on Saturday by the First Lady’s spokesperson Kukoyi, Senator Tinubu commended Salawa Abeni’s decades-long career in the Nigerian music industry, describing her as a brilliant example of skill, tenacity,...

Tanzanians Thought My Husband, Juma Jux Is Impotent – Priscilla

10.05.2026

Nigerian social media influencer, Priscilla Ojo, has recounted how her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, was rumoured to be impotent because he had no child at the age of 35 despite his fame and wealth. Speaking with media personality, Chude Jideonwo on Instagram, Priscilla Ojo opened up about the challenges they faced before welcoming their...

Osun Guber: Electorate Will Choose Me As Governor

10.05.2026

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has declared that the electorate in the state will make history by electing him governor in the forthcoming election. Oyebamiji gave this assurance on Sunday during a meeting with the leaders and members of the Association of Mobile Telecommunication...

Enugu Govt Begins Special Verification For Pensioners, Retirees, New Employees

10.05.2026

The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a special verification exercise for newly employed civil servants, pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin who were unable to participate in previous verification exercises. The exercise, according to a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, is aimed at strengthening transparency,...

Ikere Ekiti Indigenes Allege Marginalization In House Of Reps

10.05.2026

…Urges Oyebanji, Party Stakeholders on inclusion The people of Ikere Ekiti in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State have alleged marginalisation and non-inclusion in the opportunity to field a candidate that would represent Ekiti South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. The indigenes under the aegis of Concerned Ikere Stakeholders in conjunction with the Supreme...

Presidential Aspirant, Osifo Seeks Delegates’ Support

10.05.2026

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Stanley Osifo, has promised to work for the development of Nigeria after undergoing screening ahead of the party’s presidential primary election. This is as he appealed to delegates participating in the APC primary election, as well as Nigerians, to support his aspiration. He...

Kano Ambassadors Endorse Tinubu, Gov Yusuf, Bichi

10.05.2026

The Kano Governance Ambassadors (KGGA) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar (Kabir Bichi) for the 2027 general elections, describing them as visionary leaders delivering tangible dividends of democracy to the people of Kano and Nigeria. In a press conference held in Kano, the group declared its full...

INEC Timetable Unlawful, Insensitive, Unworkable — Gbenga

10.05.2026

Former presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has criticised the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing it as unlawful, unworkable, and insensitive to Nigeria’s political and religious realities. Hashim said the electoral schedule was creating avoidable tension within the political system and could destabilise political parties ahead...