May 2026 – Page 261 – Rise Africa

EU, UNICEF Expand Access To Education For Conflict-Affected Children In Sokoto

01.05.2026

A new partnership between the European Union’s humanitarian arm (ECHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) aims to help thousands of children in Sokoto State, who have seen their education disrupted by conflict and displacement, return to learning in a safe and inclusive environment. Statement issued by Susan Akila, Communication and Advocacy Specialist, UNICEF,...

Desire To Save Democracy Is What Binds Members Of The Alliance –Kingibe

01.05.2026

‘We’ll consolidate our support around one presidential candidate’ Ireti Kingibe is the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly. In this interview monitored on Arise Television, she speaks on the worsening economic hardship under the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led administration and the emerging opposition alliance on the aegis of the...

S’Court Restored Legal Clarity, Due Process

01.05.2026

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the judgment of the Supreme Court over the party’s leadership under Sen. David Mark as necessary for order, stressing that it restored legal clarity and due process. The state chairman of the party, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, who spoke in Port Harcourt, said that...

NUJ FCT Salutes Journalists, Calls For Action On Insecurity, Poverty

01.05.2026

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, has extended warm felicitations to journalists and workers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day. In a statement marking the celebration, Ike described this year’s theme, “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” as timely...

Emergence Of A Different Kind Of Candidate In Lagos Politics

01.05.2026

Following the endorsement by his principal and governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as his preferred successor, coupled with Wednesday’s adoption by the apex decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the deputy governor of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, will most likely emerge as...

Rivers APC Stakeholders Purchase Nomination Forms For Fubara

01.05.2026

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has received a significant political boost ahead of the 2027 general elections, as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside other political leaders in the state, have purchased and donated his nomination and expression of interest forms. A delegation led by Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, member representing Andoni/Opobo-Nkoro Federal...

Adamawa Moves To Tackle Farmers’ Challenges, Strengthen Agricultural Productivity

01.05.2026

In an effort to address the challenges encountered by farmers, the Adamawa State Ministry of Agriculture has promised to provide accessible, quality pesticides, improved seeds, and other essential farming inputs. Professor David Jatau, State Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting on agriculture held at the Ministry headquarters in Yola. Represented by the...

Retired General Gajare Joins Kebbi APC South Senate Race

01.05.2026

A retired military officer, General Jafar Mohamed Gajare, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Kebbi South Senatorial District seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is as he pledged to deploy his military experience to tackle insecurity and support the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu....

Kano APC Stakeholders Adopt Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate

01.05.2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections and pledged a donation of N50 million towards the purchase of his expression of interest and nomination forms. The decision was reached at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting...

Adamawa Govt To Partner Military

01.05.2026

…Adamawa Police Command sympathize with the victims of attacks Following the renewed insurgent activities in Adamawa State, the State Government has reiterated its resolve to strengthen security through closer collaboration with the Nigerian Army. Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major...