May 2026 – Page 202 – Rise Africa

Promotion Crisis Rocks BPE As Senior Directors Petition Shettima

08.05.2026

For the first time in its 26 years of existence, a subtle crisis is brewing at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) over promotion of some Directors, an exercise said to have violated due process. Findings by New Telegraph revealed that some aggrieved staff of the agency had petitioned the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,...

Bold Leap Into Luxury Wellness, As Nigerian Actress, Omoseyin, Set To Unveil Solene

08.05.2026

Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and beauty entrepreneur, Oluwadarasimi Oyindamola Omoseyin, is set to unveil “Solene”, her luxury wellness destination in Lagos, which promises to redefine how wellness is experienced in Nigeria and across Africa. With the unveiling of its brand identity, the project signals more than just the arrival of another spa; it introduces a new...

Tinubu’s Economic Policies Driving Nat’l Growth

08.05.2026

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing the administration’s economic reforms and development initiatives. Uzodimma stated that the endorsement of Tinubu by the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) was driven by the impact of the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda on...

PenCom Urges States To Implement Pension Reforms

08.05.2026

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, has urged states to fully implement contributory pension reforms to protect retirees and guarantee workers’ retirement benefits nationwide. Oloworaran said stronger compliance with pension reforms would reduce liabilities, improve accountability, and strengthen sustainable pension administration across the country. Oloworaran spoke yesterday in Abuja during a consultative meeting...

NEPZA, NAFDAC Strengthen Oversight In Free Trade Zones

08.05.2026

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are strengthening joint oversight within Nigeria’s free trade zones. The collaboration focuses on pharmaceutical and consumable products manufactured by enterprises operating in the zones. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a visit to...

Uzodimma Still Progressive Governors Chairman, Forum Insists

08.05.2026

…Dismisses Uzodimma Removal Claims The Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have dismissed reports alleging that Hope Uzodimma was removed as the Chairman of the forum. The Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, in a statement issued on Thursday, described the purported report circulating on some...

NDDC Sensitises Students Against Drug Abuse, Cultism

08.05.2026

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) has begun the implementation of its sensitisation project/programme aimed at persuading youths in the nine states of the region from indulging in drug abuse and cultism. Managed and executed by Magvidav Nigeria Limited, the project is said to be aimed at building safer schools and a better society. According...

Consensus Candidates Emerge In Ondo PDP

08.05.2026

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has elected Babatunde Emmanuel Faro as the consensus candidate for the Akure North/South federal constituency area of the state. Also, the opposition political party elected Messrs Kehinde Patrick Olorunyemi and Oluwaseyi Sunday Adekanmbi as consensus candidates for the two Akure South constituencies. The Chairman of the PDP...

Why I Admire Charlie Boy Despite Lifestyle

08.05.2026

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he admires Nigerian performer Charles Oputa, better known by his stage name Charlie Boy, despite his unusual fashion sense, which he described as “Jaga-jaga.” Speaking in an interview on the Before Tomorrow Comes Podcast on Thursday, Obasanjo said that he considered his relationship with his father, the late Supreme...

Shakira, Burna Boy Collaborate On World Cup Theme Son

08.05.2026

Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy have both released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song. Shakira unveiled the song titled “Dai Dai,” which features a captivating melody and outstanding vocal performances by both musicians on Thursday, May 7, on her social media page. In the short video, backup dancers...