May 2026 – Page 89 – Rise Africa

Umahi To Present Tinubu’s Infrastructure Achievements To APC NWC

19.05.2026

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday met with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over plans to present the infrastructure achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The meeting, according to the statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the...

FCC Threatens Sanctions, Prosecution Over Recruitment Violations

19.05.2026

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) against violating approved recruitment procedures and the Federal Character Principle, saying offenders risk prosecution and other legal sanctions. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hulayat Omidiran, gave the warning during a press briefing on new recruitment reforms for the Federal Public Service. According...

Osogbo Residents Jubilate Over Emergence Of Adegoke, ITK

19.05.2026

The members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on Tuesday jubilated over the emergence of Barr Kunle Adegoke, SAN and Ibrahim Taofeek Kayode(ITK) as candidates of the party for the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. The jubilation was led by former Commissioner for Environment and...

Osun ALGON Distributes Operational Vehicles To Security Agencies

19.05.2026

The Council Chairmen under the umbrella of All Local Governments Association, (ALGON) in Osun State, on Tuesday, unveiled and handed over the security operational vehicles to all the security agencies in the state. The Council Chairmen reaffirmed commitment to continuously leveraging autonomy to deliver impactful governance at the grassroots, saying “we will not relent in...

Niger Groups Lament Exclusion Of Christians From Politics

19.05.2026

… Says all elective, appointive Principal positions are now occupied by Muslims A Coalition of Christian groups in Niger State has lamented the exclusion by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Christians from vying for elective positions under the guise of consensus and zoning. Speaking during a press briefing in Minna on...

FCTA Unveils Over N41bn HIV/AIDS Funding Initiative

19.05.2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled a N41.2 billion HIV and AIDs funding initiative. This was disclosed in Abuja on Tuesday by the Mandate Secretary, FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolape Fasawe, during the official launch of the FCT HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (FSP) 2025–2027. The Secretary, who was represented...

Why I Withdrew From Kwara APC Guber Race

19.05.2026

…Reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu, APC Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, on Tuesday, revealed why he withdrew from the Kwara State governorship race ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, saying the decision was guided by wisdom and responsibility to the state. Sulaiman, who is the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies...

Lagos Court Jails Two for Illegal Refuse Dumping

19.05.2026

The Lagos State Government has secured the conviction of two individuals for indiscriminate dumping of refuse, as authorities intensify efforts to tackle environmental violations across the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post shared on X on Tuesday. According to the commissioner, the convicts, Ibrahim...

APC NASS Appeal C’ttee Receives Five Petitions Over Delta Primaries

19.05.2026

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam, on Tuesday, disclosed that the committee has received five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primaries in the state. Dr Ujam, who spoke with journalists at the APC secretariat in Asaba, said the...

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Spending Hits $23bn In 2026 Budget– IMPI

19.05.2026

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has disclosed that Nigeria’s infrastructure spending under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reached its highest level in 25 years, with capital allocations projected at about $23 billion in the 2026 national budget. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think-tank said the...