Banigo disqualified from APC senatorial primary
Former Deputy Governor of Rivers State and serving Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo has been disqualified from contesting the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election for re-election to the Senate. The disqualification was confirmed at the party screening stage and is being challenged. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria, May 17 2026)
Daniel and Abiodun trade fire over 2027 Ogun ticket
Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel challenged sitting Governor Dapo Abiodun to a live television debate over the contested Ogun East senatorial ticket as the parties move into 2027 primary positioning. The exchange has shifted from policy to personality and now sits inside the early phase of the 2027 cycle. (Source: Premium Times Nigeria, May 18 2026)
Air Peace launches Lagos-Barbados service
Nigerian airline Air Peace will begin direct service from Lagos to Barbados from May 25, with onward connections to destinations including Ghana and Abuja, cutting travel time between West Africa and the Caribbean to under a half-day. The route is a structural West Africa-Caribbean connection of meaningful diaspora consequence. (Source: Barbados Today, May 17 2026)
Court clears FCCPC to probe Air Peace
A Federal Court has cleared the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to proceed with its investigation into Air Peace over alleged breaches of customers’ rights and misconduct. The ruling allows the regulator to formally proceed with what had been a contested mandate. (Source: Premium Times Nigeria, May 17 2026)
Ogazi posts joint world-leading time
Nigeria’s quarter-miler Samuel Ogazi posted a joint world-leading time over the weekend, breaking the national record in the process. The performance positions Ogazi as a serious contender heading into the World Athletics calendar and gives Nigerian athletics a meaningful headline alongside the broader 2026 outdoor season. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria, May 18 2026)