May 18, 2026 - News Scope Africa

Women Edged Out in 2027 Primaries Despite Inclusion Promises motion_photo_1899158475598334656

Women Edged Out in 2027 Primaries Despite Inclusion Promises

Julian May 18, 2026

Concerns are mounting over the representation of women in Nigeria’s ongoing party primaries ahead of the 2027...

Rabiu Kwankwaso deny approval of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s rumored APC defection.

Panic as Gunshots Disrupt APC Senatorial Primary in Ondo

Julian May 18, 2026

There was panic in Ondo State on Monday, after suspected thugs disrupted the senatorial primary election of...

Army Establishes New Brigades, Battalions to Strengthen Security Operations Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu speaks on new brigades, battalions and security operations during a military conference in Abuja.

Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu speaks on new brigades, battalions and security operations during a military conference in Abuja.

Army Establishes New Brigades, Battalions to Strengthen Security Operations

Julian May 18, 2026

The Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions and operational units across six states as part of...

Akuku-Toru, Others Shine at Rivers Rugby Tournament Players compete during the Rivers State Rugby Sevens Tournament as grassroots rugby development gains momentum in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Players compete during the Rivers State Rugby Sevens Tournament as grassroots rugby development gains momentum in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Akuku-Toru, Others Shine at Rivers Rugby Tournament

Julian May 18, 2026

The Rivers State Inter-Local Government Rugby Sevens Tournament delivered exciting grassroots rugby action over the weekend, with...

G7 Talks Focus on Middle East Crisis Finance leaders from G7 countries meeting in Paris to discuss global economic challenges, inflation, trade tensions and the impact of the Middle East crisis.

Finance leaders from G7 countries meeting in Paris to discuss global economic challenges, inflation, trade tensions and the impact of the Middle East crisis.

G7 Talks Focus on Middle East Crisis

Julian May 18, 2026

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the world’s leading economies are meeting in Paris for high-level...

Central Eagles Edge Elephants as Sharks Dominate Dolphins in Super League Players in action during Nigeria Super League matches at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos as Central Eagles and Southern Sharks recorded important victories.