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Judiciary

May 18, 2026

Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail with stringent conditions

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million over alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while ruling on the bail application on Monday,

Opinion Politics

May 18, 2026

Najeem Folasayo Salaam and the Case for Purposeful Leadership in Osun

By Wahab Abiona In every election season, the true test of leadership lies not in loud rhetoric or political theatrics, but in the capacity, character, and vision of those seeking public office. In Osun State, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Najeem Folasayo

Security

May 18, 2026

Kidnappings: Senate vows to fast-track state police as IGP visits Oyo

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has visited Oyo State following the terrorist attack and abduction incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. During the visit, the IGP expressed concern over the attack

Health

May 18, 2026

FG rolls out free healthcare for pensioners earning below N70,000

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has launched a free healthcare initiative for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), targeting pensioners earning below N70,000 monthly. The programme, known as PenCare, is designed to improve access to healthcare for low-income

Security

May 18, 2026

Insecurity: Involving US will attract foreign terror groups to Nigeria – Sheikh

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned against involving the United States in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations, saying such a move could attract international terror groups into the country. Gumi made the remark in a Facebook post on Monday, insisting

Security

May 18, 2026

Bandits reportedly behead abducted Oyo teacher

One of the teachers abducted during the attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Michael Oyedokun, has reportedly been killed by his captors. Gunmen had invaded the school on Friday, May 15,

Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail with stringent conditions

Najeem Folasayo Salaam and the Case for Purposeful Leadership in Osun

Kidnappings: Senate vows to fast-track state police as IGP visits Oyo

FG rolls out free healthcare for pensioners earning below N70,000

Insecurity: Involving US will attract foreign terror groups to Nigeria – Sheikh

Bandits reportedly behead abducted Oyo teacher

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World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

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