Politics • 2027 Elections PDP Crisis Deepens as Jonathan’s 2027 Ambition Splits Party Factions By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 4 min read ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s political scene is heating up ahead of the 2027 elections, with former President Goodluck Jonathan caught in a growing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). … Read more
Politics • Africa Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda’s President By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 4 min read KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his rule to nearly four decades. The ceremony took place on May 12, 2026, in … Read more
Politics • Diplomacy Tinubu Arrives in Kenya for Africa-France Summit By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 3 min read NAIROBI, KENYA — President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday morning to attend the Africa-France Summit. His plane landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around 12:15 a.m., according to the State House … Read more
PIXEL PULSE EXCLUSIVE No JAMB? FG Waives UTME for Education, Agric Courses By PixelPulse Newsroom • May 8, 2026 • 3 min read In a major shake-up of Nigeria’s university admission process, the Federal Government has announced that candidates seeking to study education-related courses and certain agriculture programmes will no longer be required to sit … Read more
Edo Police Nab 12 Suspected Cultists, Stop Planned Bloody Clash In Auchi By Atinuke Otedola • Nigeria • May 11, 2026 • 3 min read A major security operation in Edo State has led to the arrest of 12 suspected cult members after police reportedly uncovered plans for coordinated attacks in Auchi. The suspects were … Read more
JAMB Finally Decides 2026 University Cut-Off Mark By Atinuke Otedola • Nigeria • May 11, 2026 • 2 min read Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session can now breathe easier after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officially retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions nationwide. … Read more
Tinubu Names Ex-Military Intelligence Chief New Homeland Security Adviser By Atinuke Otedola • May 11, 2026 • 3 min read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security as the administration intensifies efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and security coordination across Nigeria. The appointment, announced … Read more
Starmer Vows to Stay On Despite Labour’s Worst Local Election Defeat in 30 Years British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is refusing to resign after Labour suffered its heaviest losses in local elections since 1994, insisting his government is a “10-year project”. Speaking in London on Monday, Starmer acknowledged voter frustration but said he would “prove … Read more
NDLEA Arrests Three Persons With Disabilities Over Drug Trafficking In Anambra, Kwara Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested three persons living with disabilities, including a 60-year-old man, over alleged drug trafficking activities in Anambra and Kwara states. The Agency disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during separate anti-drug operations carried out … Read more
Missing Abuja Lawyer Eunice Ameh Released After Ransom Payment Abuja-based lawyer and NYSC member Eunice Ameh has been freed after spending days in captivity, following the payment of ransom. Her release was confirmed on Sunday by lawyer Festus Ogun, who shared the update on X. Ogun said Ameh was let go after money was paid … Read more