Aviation Union Warns Jet A1 Shortages Threaten Flight Safety in Nigeria

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised the alarm over persistent Jet A1 aviation fuel shortages, warning that the crisis is disrupting airline operations, worsening crew fatigue, and posing serious threats to aviation safety across Nigeria.

Police arrest 12 suspected cultists in Edo

 

Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps have arrested 12 suspected cultists at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele Community, Uzairue, Auchi in Edo North.

KWASU to discontinue HND conversion programme

 

Kwara State University, Malete, has announced plans to discontinue its Top-Up/HND Conversion programme from the 2025/2026 academic session in compliance with directives from the National Universities Commission.

Shettima, Obasanjo, govs to attend 2026 Southern Kaduna festival

 

Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and no fewer than five state governors are expected to attend the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.

FG to begin compulsory drug tests for secondary school students

 The federal government has mandated drug tests for newly admitted and returning students across secondary schools in the country.

 

SDP adopts Adewole Adebayo as presidential candidate for 2027 poll

 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has adopted Adewole Adebayo, its 2023 presidential candidate, as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 election.

 

Bosun Tijani asks telcos to improve service quality, says NCC will sanction defaulters

Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has asked telecommunications operators to improve service quality, warning of regulatory actions against defaulters.

 

Aregbesola dismisses APC return claims, reaffirms commitment to ADC

 

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, and dismissed insinuations that he has returned to his estwhile party, the All Progressives Congress.

APGA announces screening date for national, state Assembly aspirants

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate, House of Representatives and state Assembly seats ahead of the party’s primary elections.

Australia to quarantine six people from Hantavirus cruise ship

 

Australia will place six people from a cruise ship struck with the rat-borne hantavirus in a purpose-built quarantine facility north of Perth for at least three weeks, the government said Monday.

SSANU, NASU reaffirms suspension of strike

 

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have reaffirmed the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence on May 11.

Military denies civilian death in Niger airstrike, says 70 bandits killed

 

The Defence Headquarters has denied reports alleging that civilians were killed during recent airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian military in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the operation targeted only armed bandits.

Bandits Kill Several Travelers, Injure Others on Zamfara Highway

Several people have been killed and others injured after armed bandits attacked travelers along the Gusau–Magami highway in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Rivers 2027: APC Clears All House of Assembly Aspirants Loyal to Gov Fubara

The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee for Rivers State has approved all 32 House of Assembly aspirants believed to be loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

After Years in Prison, Farouk Lawan Eyes Return to House of Reps

Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, is making a political comeback as he seeks a return to the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections.