May 2026 – Page 90 – Rise Africa

Sokoto Govt Upgrades, Renames College Of Basic, Remedial Studies

19.05.2026

The Sokoto State Government has signed into law a bill passed by the State House of Assembly upgrading and renaming the State College of Basic and Remedial Studies as the Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko College of Technology and Advanced Studies. A statement issued by the state Ministry of Higher Education said the bill was officially signed...

Amaechi Insists On Presidential Ambition

19.05.2026

Ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, the former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed speculations suggesting he is seeking a vice-presidential position in the 2027 general elections. Amaechi, who spoke on Daily Politics on Trust TV, said his political ambition remains focused on contesting for the presidency on...

Group Alleges Irregularities Over APC Primaries In Nasarawa

19.05.2026

…Calls for Urgent Review Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State have expressed dissatisfaction with the way and manner the House of Representatives and the Senatorial primary elections were conducted across the state, calling for the urgent review of the exercise. Addressing journalists during a press conference in Lafia on Tuesday,...

Ogun Police Neutralise Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Rifle, Ammunition

19.05.2026

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have neutralised a kidnapping kingpin during an intelligence-led operation at a criminal hideout located within the Orile Ilugun Forest axis along the Abeokuta–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with twenty rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, the sum of...

How They Told Tinubu I’m Plotting To Kill Him

19.05.2026

Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has revealed that some individuals allegedly attempted to sow discord between him and President Bola Tinubu shortly after they assumed office in 2023. Speaking on Tuesday during the public presentation of former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, in Abuja, Shettima said some...

Inuwa Commends Peaceful APC Reps Primaries In Gombe

19.05.2026

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives direct primaries held across the state. The governor gave the commendation after participating in the exercise at his Jekadafari Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. Speaking shortly after the election, Inuwa Yahaya expressed satisfaction with the...

Davido Blasts Oyetola Ahead Of Osun Governorship Election

19.05.2026

Nigerian afrobeats singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has stirred fresh political controversy in Osun State after publicly criticizing Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola in a social media post. In the tweet, Davido described the former governor as “the most desperate politician,” adding that his alleged political plans “will not work,”...

Inuwa Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with UK Devt Partners

19.05.2026

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured international development partners of his administration’s readiness to deepen cooperation aimed at attracting investment and strengthening economic development in the State. The governor gave the assurance while hosting a delegation from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Propcom+ at the Government House, Gombe. Governor...

Ajimati’s Camp Alleges Plot To Manipulate Results

19.05.2026

The camp of Sola Ajimati, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara South Senatorial primary election, has alleged attempts to manipulate and fabricate results in favour of a particular aspirant. In a statement signed by Ajimati’s Legal Adviser, Deji Lawal, the group accused unnamed individuals of trying to distort the democratic process against the...

Anambra APC Debunks Names Of Expelled Aspirants As Winners Of NASS Primaries

19.05.2026

Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a certain list of expelled aspirants who claimed that they were winners of the National Assembly primary elections. It further stated that before the conduct of the primary elections, 30 members were expelled from the party for instituting legal actions against the party, adding...