May 2026 – Page 61 – Rise Africa

Turaki-led PDP Opens Presidential Nomination Process to All

21.05.2026

The faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has dismissed allegations that presidential aspirants were being prevented from purchasing nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the faction’s spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, described the claims as false, insisting that the party had...

Party Members Alleged Manipulation Of Results

21.05.2026

...Demand Release Of Authentic Results Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday stormed the party’s state secretariat to demand the release of the authentic results of the State House of Assembly primaries. The protesters, who staged a peaceful demonstration at the APC party secretariat in...

NADF, OSPRE Begin Multi-Hazard Agricultural Early Warning Initiative

21.05.2026

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening agricultural resilience and improving food security across the country. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, who spoke in Abuja during the signing ceremony at the NADF...

Stakeholders Seek Stronger Child Survival Measures In Bauchi

21.05.2026

Stakeholders in the health sector have called for intensified efforts to tackle child mortality in Bauchi State, urging pregnant women to embrace hospital deliveries and timely healthcare services. The call was made during a workshop organised by the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Project of the College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa...

I’ll Consolidate On Zulum Gains, Says Borno APC Guber Candidate

21.05.2026

…As Zulum lauds Tinubu, Shettima’s leadership The All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Borno State, Engr Mustapha Gubio, has assured the people of the state that he is going to consolidate on the gains of Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration if voted into office come the 2027 general elections. Speaking shortly after his affirmation as...

Lagos Warns Against N5m Child Adoption Deals

21.05.2026

…Vows Crackdown on Illegal Practices The Lagos State Government has warned residents against illegal child adoption practices, declaring that any transaction involving payment for children amounts to child trafficking and will attract prosecution. Speaking during the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the Commissioner said the government would continue...

APC Rep Candidate Charges Youths To Shun Violence

21.05.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer for Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Engineer Asalu Ayodele David, popularly known as ASLER, has charged young people in the state to actively participate in the electoral process while maintaining peace ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Asalu, who is the Chairman of the Youths, Students and Civil...

World Bank Plans $23bn Private Funding Boost for Africa

21.05.2026

The World Bank Group has unveiled an ambitious financial plan to mobilise about $23bn in private capital for Africa through a massive scaling up of its risk mitigation instruments over the next four years. According to a statement issued by the Bretton Woods institution on Wednesday, the multi-billion-dollar capital drive will be powered by its...

Candidates Sign Peace Accord, Harp On Credible, Violence-Free Poll

21.05.2026

The flagbearers of all political parties contesting in the forthcoming June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State on Thursday signed a peace accord to ensure a free and credible election. The candidates include the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, candidates of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord party...

ASUU Condemns Non-Implementation Of 2025 Agreement, Others

21.05.2026

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has condemned the Federal Government over what it described as the partial implementation of the 2025 agreement reached with university lecturers across the country. The union also rejected plans by the Federal Government to scrap academic courses considered irrelevant, insisting that such a move would undermine university autonomy...