May 2026 – Page 50 – Rise Africa

Nigeria’s Democracy Under Threat As APC Pushes One Party Dominance -Yabo

22.05.2026

A leading opposition figure in Sokoto State, Amb. Faruk Malami Yabo has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system through alleged political infiltration, suppression of opposition parties, and attempts to impose “one-party dominance” across the country. The former diplomat, who recently secured his party’s senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027...

Eno Emerges APC Gov’ship Candidate In A’Ibom

22.05.2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed gratitude after being elected as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in the state. The governor disclosed that his nomination took place during a ward-level political exercise in Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, where members of the APC endorsed him as the...

Lagos Moves To Reform Tenancy Law Over Declining Yearly House Rentals

22.05.2026

The Lagos State Government has said the existing tenancy law is discouraging many property owners from renting out houses every year, a development officials say is worsening housing shortages across the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on eGIS, Olajide Babatunde, disclosed this during the annual ministerial press briefing marking the seventh year...

Tuchel Sparks Debate With Omissions From England

22.05.2026

England national team’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, has triggered widespread reactions after unveiling his 26-man England national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving out several established stars in one of the country’s most surprising tournament selections in recent years. Among the headline omissions are Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry...

ASERA Gets Consumers, Stakeholders’ Input On Improved Electricity Supply

22.05.2026

To establish a regulatory framework favourable to consumers and investors, the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) has held a public consultation on draft regulations aimed at getting input from electricity consumers and stakeholders for the working document that will help the Authority work and achieve its objectives in the electricity sector. At the event...

Otti Urges Abia Youths To Embrace Digital Skills Beyond

22.05.2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged young people in the state to prioritise practical digital skills and innovation rather than relying solely on academic certificates to succeed in the modern economy. Governor Otti gave this advice during the launch of TechRise Cohort 3, a three-month intensive programme designed to equip 850 youths across the...

‘AI Music Is Here To Stay’- Johnny Drille

22.05.2026

Nigerian singer and songwriter Johnny Drille has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will inevitably have a greater impact on music, saying musicians and other industry participants need to collaborate with the technology rather than fight it. According to Johnny Drille, AI will continue to gain prominence as technology advances, despite ongoing worries about maintaining the human element in...

APC Kwara Gov’ship Election C’ttee Promises Transparent Poll

22.05.2026

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara State Governorship Primary Election Committee, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has assured party members and stakeholders of a free, fair and transparent primary scheduled for Friday, May 22. Obanikoro, who gave this assurance in a statement, said that materials will be distributed before Jumat Prayers, adding that voting...

Oluyole LG Boss Identifies Security Breach

22.05.2026

…tells FG to urgently construct perimeter fencing The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, alongside the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Abayomi Fagbenro, had visited the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), following the abduction of two members of staff of the Institute by suspected kidnappers. The delegation,...

Transactional Politics Poses Great Danger To Nigeria –Adebayo

22.05.2026

Prince Adewole Adebayo is the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 general election. In this interview, he reflects on his emergence as the party’s flagbearer and dismisses concerns about internal divisions within the party, ANAYO EZUGWU reports How does it feel emerging as the candidate of the SDP for the...