NFM Digest: Top Stories Of The Week
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From politics and entertainment to women’s health and justice, this week’s headlines captured major conversations shaping Nigeria and beyond. Here is a roundup of some of the top stories that made waves during the week, including Aisha Yesufu’s political declaration, reactions to Alexx Ekubo’s death, the AMVCA 2026 winners and other trending developments.
- Aisha Yesufu Declares Interest in FCT Senate Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections
Prominent activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, has announced her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. She has confirmed her exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as she aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to pursue her political ambition. Her decision marks her first attempt at seeking elective office.
- Court Strikes Out Rape Case Against Araromi Emmanuel Despite Multiple Evidence by Survivor Fems Thrift
A Lagos court on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, struck out the rape and sexual extortion case against Araromi Emmanuel, ruling there was no case to answer despite witness statements, a medical report, a retrieved knife, and digital evidence presented by survivor Fems Thrift.
- Funke Akindele, Korra Obidi, Others, Mourn Alexx Ekubo’s Demise
Funke Akindele, Korra Obidi, Mo Abudu, and other celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry have paid tribute to late actor Alexx Ekubo, who died on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 40, after secretly battling stage 4 liver cancer since 2024.
- PCOS Officially Renamed PMOS in Global Health Move
A major women’s health condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in a move to improve awareness, diagnosis and treatment worldwide. The condition, which affects an estimated one in eight women globally, impacts hormone balance, metabolism, mental health, weight, skin and reproductive health.
- Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Uche Montana, and Others, Win Big at AMVCA 2026
Nigerian actresses Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Uche Montana, Sola Sobowale, Valerie Okeke, Ajamolaya Bunmi, and Mona Ombogo have emerged among the biggest winners at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
