20 May 2026, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 20 May 2026, Wednesday All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant drops out of primaries, supports eventual winner21/05/2026 00:44:00 Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy21/05/2026 00:30:00 Special report: Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy, Oil-well dispute puzzle restores hope, missing numbers in education metrics, content monetisation damaging women online21/05/2026 00:16:00 Abia State University Suspends Senior Lecturer Over Allegations of Extortion and Forgery21/05/2026 00:07:00 Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti Call for Intervention Over Alleged Irregularities in Direct Primaries20/05/2026 23:45:00 APC Chairman Assures of 'Early Healing Process' to Address Primary Elections Grievances20/05/2026 23:43:00 Abuja doctor Dr George-Kelly D.A. withdraws from APC primary election citing party unity, loyalty to APC leadership20/05/2026 23:43:00 SROL sweeps three Awards at maiden Solid Minerals Excellence Awards 202620/05/2026 23:11:00 Aliko Dangote looks to raise $2 billion through refinery private placement20/05/2026 23:07:00 Allegation of Indirect Alignment of Former Governor of Kano for 2027 Presidential Election20/05/2026 23:07:00 Makinde signs executive order to regulate associations, groups offering security services in Oyo state20/05/2026 23:07:00 Nvidia reports record $81.6 billion first-quarter revenue, fuels global AI buildout20/05/2026 22:59:00 PDP Endorses Dan Lawan in Katsina Central Senatorial District and Nura Khalil in Funtua for Senate20/05/2026 22:59:00 Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls20/05/2026 22:52:00 All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate Withdraws, Endorsing Abdulrahman Haske Ahead of Adamawa State Primary Election20/05/2026 22:43:00 Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries20/05/2026 22:43:00 Zamfara govt gives free medical treatment to 6,842 persons20/05/2026 22:43:00 Former AGF: Excessive Court Reliance Erodes Democracy, Weakens Voter Role in Elections20/05/2026 22:42:00 BREAKING: Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primary20/05/2026 22:34:00 Ex-Imo Deputy Gov Madumere Emerges PDP Candidate For Imo East Senatorial Seat20/05/2026 22:32:00 Kaduna Speaker, deputy, majority leader clinch APC consensus tickets20/05/2026 22:27:00 Nigeria, China partner on intelligent transport systems20/05/2026 22:27:00 Two brothers killed as truck rams into vehicles in Ondo20/05/2026 22:27:00 Police Command Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU)20/05/2026 22:26:00 Tonye Cole Withdraws From Rivers APC Gubernatorial Primary Election20/05/2026 22:25:00 Truck Crash Kills Female Police Officer and Pedestrian Near Gombe Market20/05/2026 22:23:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade, Report on Oil-well Dispute, Missing Numbers in Education Metrics, and Content Monetisation20/05/2026 22:23:00 NDLEA Dismantles Largest Methamphetamine Lab Ever Found in Nigeria, Arrests Drug Kingpin, Foreigners, Nigerians20/05/2026 22:22:00 Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primary20/05/2026 22:18:00 Former APC Rivers Guber Gov Candidate Tonye Cole Withdraws20/05/2026 22:18:00 Aston Villa end 30-year trophy drought with Europa League win20/05/2026 22:18:00 2027: 'Tickets won’t be gifted arbitrarily' - NDC national leader vows as party prepares for primaries20/05/2026 22:08:00 BREAKING: Tonye Cole emulates Fubara, withdraws from APC Rivers guber race20/05/2026 22:08:00 BREAKING: Gov Fubara Withdraws From APC Gubernatorial Primaries20/05/2026 22:07:00 US Indicts Former Cuban President Castro As Pressure Builds20/05/2026 22:06:00 Rivers State Governor Withdraws from APC Governorship Primary Election20/05/2026 22:06:00 Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy20/05/2026 21:57:00 SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River's hope The missing numbers in education metrics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino Content monetisation: The internet is rewarding harm, and women are paying the price, By Chioma Agwuegbo20/05/2026 21:56:00 Oyo State Police Command Dismisses Abduction Reports and Arrests Suspected Kidnappers in Ibadan20/05/2026 21:49:00 APC Affirms Dennis Guwor as Candidate in Delta State House of Assembly20/05/2026 21:47:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy Report Highlights Oil-well Dispute and More20/05/2026 21:42:00 'I caught my ex-wife cheating' - MC Fish alleges amid Frank Edoho's marital drama [VIDEO]20/05/2026 21:37:00 Tonye Cole Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primary20/05/2026 21:35:00 Why I Stepped Down For Hamzat In Lagos Governorship Race — Ajose20/05/2026 21:34:00 ‘No community is safe anymore’ — NLC demands urgent action over Ogbomoso abduction20/05/2026 21:29:00 Nigeria Maritime University Upgrade Stalls As Billions Go into Repealed Academy20/05/2026 21:27:00 Former Governor of Delta State Emerge as APC Candidate in Assembly Election20/05/2026 21:27:00 APC in Kebbi State Issues Warning to Senator Maidoki Over Political Comments, Denies Internal Crisis20/05/2026 21:22:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow Into Repealed Academy | Oil-Well Dispute: Inside the Report That Restores Cross River's Hope20/05/2026 21:12:00 Special Report: Nigeria’s Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy, Oil-well Dispute: Inside the Report that Restores Cross River’s Hope, The Missing Numbers in Education Metrics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino, Content Monetisation: The Internet is Rewarding Harm, and Women are Paying the Price, By Chioma Agwuegbo, Public Health Advisory on Ebola20/05/2026 21:12:00 Primaries: My hotel was demolished for hosting APC event, yet I was rigged out, Abia aspirant cries out20/05/2026 20:52:00 Otti launches TechRise Cohort 3 to equip 850 Abia youths with digital skills20/05/2026 20:51:00 Otedola to invest $100 million in Dangote Petroleum Refinery through private placement20/05/2026 20:51:00 Sharon Ooja, husband welcome first child20/05/2026 20:51:00 SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River's hope The missing numbers in education metrics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino Content monetisation: The internet is rewarding harm, and women are paying the price, By Chioma Agwuegbo20/05/2026 20:50:00 Ogun rep alleges plot to attack her over APC primary in Sagamu20/05/2026 20:43:00 ADC presidential aspirants signal readiness for consensus, primaries after screening20/05/2026 20:43:00 Lamido counsels Jonathan over 2027 presidential race - The Nation Newspaper20/05/2026 20:43:00 Troops arrest 12 suspected kidnappers in Edo forest - The Nation Newspaper20/05/2026 20:43:00 Kano State Police Arrest Over 200 Suspects & Rescue Three Kidnap Victims20/05/2026 20:42:00 INEC Chairman Assures Votes in Ekiti State Will Count, Praises Election Preparations20/05/2026 20:42:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy20/05/2026 20:36:00 Dispatch rider dies in fatal crash with trailer in Lagos20/05/2026 20:31:00 Police arrest 149 suspected thugs in Kano, recover arms20/05/2026 20:31:00 Alleged coup plot ringleader Col Ma'aji planned to force his way into Presidential Villa20/05/2026 20:31:00 'Fair and orderly' - Gbajabiamila hails Lagos APC primary20/05/2026 20:31:00 ADC presidential ticket: Atiku done, dusted - Buhari's ex-aide, Onochie20/05/2026 20:31:00 Court fixes June 5 for judgement in suit seeking to deregister ADC, Accord Party, others20/05/2026 20:24:00 BREAKING: Tonye Cole withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primary election20/05/2026 20:24:00 APC Primaries: Jigawa Speaker retains ticket as eight lawmakers lose return bids20/05/2026 20:24:00 APC Produces Few Female Senate Candidates Despite Affirmative Action Push20/05/2026 20:23:00 APC House of Assembly Primaries in Ogun State Peaceful, Transparent and Peaceful, Governor Urges Unity20/05/2026 20:20:00 NUT condemns attacks on schools, warns teachers may withdraw services20/05/2026 20:20:00 Update on Political Scenestwo ex-members of PDP clinch APC tickets in Edo state20/05/2026 20:19:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy20/05/2026 20:19:00 President Tinubu requested to address insecurity in Oyo State following school pupils' abduction20/05/2026 20:19:00 Ayekooto Akindele Dismisses Desmond Elliot's Withdrawal Claim20/05/2026 20:06:00 Unchecked reforms in Nigerian university administration and lack of transparency in exams20/05/2026 19:53:00 Pragmatic move, good for businesses - CPPE reacts as CBN retains interest rate at 26.50%20/05/2026 19:44:00 Nigerian Indicted for Wire Fraud Extradited to US20/05/2026 19:39:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy20/05/2026 19:38:00 Nigerian Armed Forces Chief Quells Media Reports Downplaying Role, Highlights Skills, Ingenuity in Military Operation20/05/2026 19:34:00 Tamchy SFIT establishes Managing company, prepares for operations20/05/2026 19:34:00 Residents blame VIO officials after truck crushes two brothers in Ondo20/05/2026 19:34:00 Alleged Fraud: Court sets new date for NBF president’s arraignment on fraud charges20/05/2026 19:23:00 A constituent threatens court action against Ugwu in Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency20/05/2026 19:23:00 Kano revenue service raises target to N68bn after improvements20/05/2026 19:23:00 FCTA Launches Healthcare Program for Incarcerated Individuals in Abuja's Correction Centers20/05/2026 19:22:00 Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises robust security reforms20/05/2026 19:22:00 NUT Condemns School Attacks, Urges Urgent Rescue of Abducted Victims20/05/2026 19:17:00 Murat Kurum Calls for Accelerated Electrification and Increased Climate Finance20/05/2026 19:13:00 Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy20/05/2026 19:06:00 APC chieftain mocks Desmond Elliot counter withdrawal claim20/05/2026 18:55:00 Kaduna Assembly Speaker, Deputy, Majority Leader Secure APC Tickets Through Consensus20/05/2026 18:51:00 Desmond Elliot loses APC re-election ticket in Surulere to Gbajabiamila-backed aspirant20/05/2026 18:50:00 Hadiza Usman seeks greater access for women in governance, says exclusion undermines progress20/05/2026 18:50:00 Special Report: Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls as Billions Flow into Repealed Academy; Oil-Well Dispute: Inside the Report that Restores Cross River's Hope20/05/2026 18:46:00 Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy20/05/2026 18:45:00 NDC State Chairman Visits, States Resistance to Hijacking Party's Structure Amid Leadership Crisis20/05/2026 18:44:00 Jonathan’s Aide Finally Breaks Silence on Contesting 2027 Presidential Election20/05/2026 18:40:00