May 2026 – Page 76 – Rise Africa

APC Govship Aspirant Alleges Manipulation, Pulls Out Of Bauchi Primary

20.05.2026

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for May 21, 2026, citing alleged irregularities and violations of electoral guidelines. In a press release issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Comrade Sabo...

ASUU Rejects FG’s Education Policies, Faults Research Funding Plan

20.05.2026

The Bauchi Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised several recent policy pronouncements by the Federal Government, describing them as harmful to the development of Nigeria’s education sector. Addressing journalists at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, on Wednesday in Bauchi, the Zonal Coordinator, Bauchi Zone, Comrade Namo Timothy Aku, said the Union...

Why Varsity Pick Choose Salary Payments, ASUU Raises Alarm

20.05.2026

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised serious concerns over the selective payment of various components of the salary package contained in its agreement with the government. The components include the Consolidated Academic and Research Allowance (CARA), Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), Professorial Allowance (PA), and responsibility allowance. According to the union, the momentum...

Elumelu, NUJ FCT Urge Media To Combat Disinformation, Defend Democracy

20.05.2026

The Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to unite against the growing threat of disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that fake news and propaganda could undermine Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Elumelu made the call on Tuesday while delivering...

NYCN Seeks End To Mobile Data Expiration, Says Policy Hurts Nigerian Youths

20.05.2026

…Says Policy Hurts Nigerian Youths The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to abolish the expiration of unused mobile data, arguing that the policy places an unfair burden on young Nigerians who rely heavily on internet access for education, business and innovation. The...

Goalkeeping Changes Headline Eric Chelle’s 27-Man S’Eagles

20.05.2026

Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye have both been left out as Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled his 27-man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup in London. The biggest headline from the squad announcement is the maiden invitation handed to Arthur Okonkwo, the former Arsenal academy goalkeeper currently impressing at Wrexham. Chelle’s squad also...

Lagos Moves To Rescue MSMEs With N5bn Intervention Fund

20.05.2026

The Lagos State Government has released ₦5 billion to support small businesses under its flagship MSMEs financing programme, LASMECO, as part of efforts to expand access to funding for entrepreneurs and cooperative-based enterprises across the state. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing...

Anambra Ventures Into Industrial Agriculture To Assist Farmers

20.05.2026

Anambra State government is currently venturing into industrial agriculture to help farmers earn foreign exchange for their farm produce. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Ben Odoemena, stated this on Wednesday during the inauguration of Ideal Agro Allied Produce Limited, a tuber crop processing company situated in Akwaeze, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State...

Sowore Refuses To Enter Defence, Asks Court To Re-Assign Case To Another Judge

20.05.2026

Omoyele Sowore yesterday failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court Abuja on cyberbul‑ lying-related offences. The rights activist is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly making false claims against President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as “a criminal” in a post he...

Ohanaeze Makes PVC Compulsory For All Igbo Adults

20.05.2026

….Says Igbos Will Make Statement The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has given all adults of Igbo origin the message that getting a Permanent Voters Card (PVC) is not negotiable anymore, as it is the only right they have to make a statement in the current Nigeria. Addressing Igbos, including traders, transporters, government...