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May 15, 2026

2027: NDC slashes nomination form fees for women, youths, PWDs

The party also stressed the need for greater participation of women in politics.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
May 15, 2026

PenCom launches free healthcare scheme for low-income pensioners

The commission said retirees aged 60 and above who earn monthly pensions below N70,000 are eligible for the pilot programme.

PenCom
May 15, 2026

Tarauni council reaches 69,820 children in Kano immunisation drive

Health workers administered more than 75,850 doses of the polio vaccine during the campaign.

Children receiving oral vaccines
May 15, 2026

Kano govt rescues 19-month-old child from alleged abuse, neglect by foster mother

The child was rescued following reports by residents of Tsamiya Babba community over alleged maltreatment by his foster mother.

Women with babies in Sokoto hospital
May 15, 2026

FG inaugurates insurance policyholders’ protection committee

The initiative is expected to protect insurance policyholders in the event of insurer distress or failure.

NAICOM
May 15, 2026

NUT kicks against JAMB’s UTME cut-off mark for NCE admission

The NUT president insisted that improving teachers’ welfare, not admission waivers, remained key to attracting quality candidates into the profession.

Nigerian Union of Teachers officials
May 15, 2026

Alleged N36 Million Fraud: Social media influencer Blessing CEO remanded in EFCC custody

Ms Nkiruka was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six million naira).

May 15, 2026

Jos security guard jailed three years for stealing

A magistrates’ court in Jos on Friday sentenced a 29-year-old guard, Mark Bako, to three years in prison for stealing from a plaza he was employed to guard.

Jos prison
May 15, 2026

Nigerian police dismiss five officers for armed robbery, kidnapping in Rivers

The police have dismissed officers John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu and Anele Ikechukwu for armed robbery and kidnapping.

May 15, 2026

Tony Elumelu, wife among 2026 TIME100 philanthropists

The Elumelus were named in a publication released on Thursday.

Tony Elumelu and Vivian Elumelu