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May 16, 2026

15-year-old Buba Mahmud who lied he’s 30 withdraws from contesting Kaduna Reps seat after Peoples Gazette report

The Gazette investigation revealed that Mr Mahmud presented a forged age certificate declaration when he submitted his form to the APC screening committee.

Sadisu Buba Mahmud
May 16, 2026

Nigerian national Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, three others convicted over acid attack on UK drug lord

Following the conclusion of an 18-week trial recently, jurors found Mr Adedoja, 23, guilty of murder after 40 hours of deliberations.

Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, alongside three co-conspirators
May 16, 2026

U.S.-Nigerian forces in meticulously planned, complex mission killed ISIS second-in-command: Trump

“He will no longer terrorise the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans,” Mr Trump added.

U.S. and Nigerian forces
May 16, 2026

Two guards jailed for life over serial defilement of six-year-old Abuja girl

Speaking on the conviction, the Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu-Bello, commended the judiciary for the landmark judgment.

Two guards, James Sule and Adamu Yau,
May 16, 2026

BMO Field: Canada’s first football-specific stadium at centre stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup

With two arenas, Canada has the fewest number of venues selected for the tournament, unlike Mexico, which has three and the United States, which has 11.

BMO Field
May 15, 2026

UCTH 850-bed facility serving over five million patients, says CMD

He appealed to governments, organisations, and philanthropists to support infrastructure expansion.

UCTH
May 15, 2026

Nicki Minaj compares Kemi Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher

Nicki Minaj hailed Kemi Badenoch as “one of a kind” likening her to Margaret Thatcher.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
May 15, 2026

Over 100 Ogun students, teachers hospitalised after exposure to suspected toxic chemical

The affected students complained of weakness and breathing difficulties after inhaling the substance.

Students
May 15, 2026

Suspected gunmen abduct pupils, kill teacher in Oyo

He said all primary schools located near the affected communities have been closed until further notice.

Gunmen
May 15, 2026

Nigerian student falls inside well, dies after being chased by police officers in Delta

A polytechnic student has been chased to his death allegedly by police officers. Police commissioner Yemi Oyeniyi said the operatives involved in the chase had been identified.

Victims