May 2026 – Page 30 – Rise Africa

No Section Will Be Neglected Under My Watch, Gov Otti Assures Abia Residents

24.05.2026

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots-driven development. Governor Otti gave this assurance during the community engagement programme at Ugwunagbo LGA headquarters, a strategic interface aimed at deepening grassroots governance in Abia State, saying his administration remains focused on people-oriented governance driven by the actual needs...

Lagos Empowers 1000 Creatives To Accelerate Economic Growth

24.05.2026

As part of efforts to boost its creative economy, the Lagos State government, on Saturday, said it has empowered over 1000 creatives through the Skill Up Lagos initiative to build sustainable livelihoods for the upcoming artists and accelerate economic growth in the state. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and...

Okechukwu Congratulates Tinubu Over Victory In APC Presidential Primary

24.05.2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his landslide victory in the party’s presidential primary election, warning that the outcome places enormous responsibility on the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Okechukwu also commended...

Ohanaeze Condemns Attack On Schools, Demands

24.05.2026

The Oyo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly condemned the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the attack as a tragic assault on humanity, education, and peaceful coexistence. In a statement jointly issued and signed by the President of the State chapter, Okechukwu Nwabunike, and the...

UPDATE: Tinubu To Receive Certificate Of Return As APC Presidential Candidate Today

24.05.2026

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday receive the Certificate and Flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its Presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present the certificate and flag at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after nationwide collation of the primary election results. According...

Rewane, Teriba, Yusuf, Others Caution FG On N184trn Debt

24.05.2026

Fresh borrowing approvals by the Federal Government have heightened concerns over the sustainability of Nigeria’s rising debt profile, with the country’s total public debt projected to approach ₦184 trillion within the next fiscal cycle amid mounting debt-service obligations and weak revenue growth. The concern follows Senate’s approval of a fresh $21.5 billion external borrowing plan...

Wabara Calls For Comprehensive Remodeling Of Ariaria Int’l Market

24.05.2026

Former Senate President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairmanllllllll, Adolphus Wabara, has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for the ongoing remodeling of Ariaria International Market, Aba, and appealed to him to not only ensure it is completed but extended to the entire market. Describing the remodeled market as comparable to...

Members Pay Emotional Tribute To Ex-President, Salau

24.05.2026

Members of Zumunta USA INC., a not-for-profit organization consisting of Nigerians from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ( (FCT) have reacted to the passing of one of its past Presidents, Dr Ibrahim Salau, who died last Sunday in Abuja. The Acting President of the Association, Mrs Rhoda Reuben Embu, in a...

Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary In Adamawa

24.05.2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary congress in Adamawa State after the collation of results from the 21 local government areas of the state. Announcing the results, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri who served as the State Returning Officer for the exercise conducted under the supervision of the APC National...

Allegations Of Anointed Candidates Trail Anambra APGA Nass Primaries

24.05.2026

Allegations of anointed candidates are currently trailing the conduct of the State and National Assembly primary elections of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State. This is coming as Political Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo, Dr Alex Obiogbolu and former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Chinedu Obidigwe were reportedly leading...