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The federal government has launched GovGuideNigeria, an AI-powered platform designed to make access to government information simpler, faster, and more inclusive for every Nigerian. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed the launch on his X handle on Thursday, noting that the platform will be available via WhatsApp and web. According to the minister, the AI-powered platform will be accessible to Nigerians in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to improve public service delivery. Mr Tijani said GovGuide will provide citizens with easy access to information across more than 35 federal ministries and over 60 government agencies.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to “very high” nationally as suspected cases approach 750, with the disease already spreading across borders into Uganda.WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus announced the updated assessment on Friday during a Member State information session on the Ebola outbreak and a separate hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. According to the WHO, DRC has recorded 82 confirmed Ebola cases so far. However, the agency said the outbreak is likely far larger, with nearly 750 suspected cases and…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intensified efforts to combat hypertension and other non-communicable diseases through a renewed sodium reduction campaign aimed at promoting healthier diets across Nigeria. As part of the initiative, the Ministry on May 19, 2026, held a courtesy and technical engagement with the Kano State Ministry of Health to strengthen collaboration on the domestication and implementation of the National Sodium Reduction Guidelines. The meeting brought together top officials of the Kano State Government, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, alongside representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health and development…

Abdulrahman Haske, a frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Adamawa State, has raised concerns over the conduct of the exercise while calling for calm and unity among his supporters. In a press interview on Friday, Haske pointed to alleged irregularities in the process, which he said require careful review in the interest of strengthening internal democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. He cited the absence of collation processes in some local government areas, irregularities in voting in certain polling units, and limited access to collation procedures before the final declaration of results. “It was…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State has arrested five suspected members of motorcycle and gadget theft syndicates operating in parts of the state. According to a statement by the command’s spokesman, CSP Buhari Sa’ad, the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out in Billiri, Balanga, Akko and Gombe local government areas. One of the suspects, Haruna Hamman, 19, of Billiri LGA, allegedly stole a Boxer motorcycle belonging to Adamu Buba. The motorcycle, stolen on April 15, 2026, was later recovered by NSCDC patrol operatives in Gombe. The command also arrested Nura Adamu, 29, of Bambam in…

Romeeyo has revealed that the struggles and sacrifices of his mother played a major role in shaping his music journey and inspiring his rise in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The fast-rising Afrobeats singer, born Daniel Oluwatobi Aderibole, made the disclosure while speaking about the inspiration behind his debut project and his passion for creating emotionally driven music. According to the singer, watching his mother endure difficult moments while making sacrifices for her family motivated him to pursue success and make her proud. “My mother’s struggles inspired me. This is for every woman who sacrificed everything for her children,” Romeeyo said.…

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has named legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the greatest manager in England. The Spaniard spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Man City’s final Premier League tie against Aston Villa on Sunday. “He [Ferguson] is the greatest in this country,” Guardiola said. “The tenure, the time, and for many, many reasons… I’m happy that Sir Alex Ferguson, the greatest, could see. “I’m pretty sure [to] Sir Alex, we are not the ‘noisy neighbours’, we are the ‘neighbours’. Just ‘the neighbours’. And I’m happy that he has been watching.” Ferguson retired three years…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Friday said his utmost desire is to see a united All Progressives Congress family in Benue State. Speaking with journalists at the Makurdi Airport on Friday, Akume addressed concerns over the outcome of the state, National Assembly, and governorship primaries across the state, which were allegedly marred by irregularities. He said he was aware of the grievances within the party but maintained that consequences would follow at the appropriate time. The camp of Governor Hyacinth Alia reportedly dominated the National Assembly and State Assembly primary elections held across…

An Osun State High Court, sitting in Ile-Ife, has sentenced a 30-year old man, Taiwo Agboola, has been to death for killing a 62-year old, Jadesola Olubayo, at a palm oil processing factory. Agboola was said to have killed the deceased on October 11, 2023 at a Palm oil processing site located at Amula River in Olokemeji Village, Ifetedo, Ife South Local Government Area of Osun State. The defendant was arraigned on three count charge of attempted rape, indecent assault on female and murder contrary to Section 359, 360 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Cap. 34 Laws of Osun…

The African Democratic Congress on Friday accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of obstructing access to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following a failed attempt by senior leaders of the party to visit him at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The party also alleged that security operatives deployed heavily armed policemen to the premises during the visit, describing the action as intimidation targeted at opposition figures. The delegation, which included former Osun State Governor and ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi and Secretary of the party’s Policy and Manifesto Committee,…