30 May
President Bola Tinubu has reintroduced Nigeria's original national anthem, 'Nigeria We Hail Thee,' after signing the National Anthem Bill into law. This historic move marks a significant moment as the country returns to its roots 46 years after the anthem was changed by the military in 1978. Lawmakers and citizens are now encouraged to adopt the original anthem in national events.
27 May
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa accuses the government of sabotaging the home affairs system, which has been down in some areas, potentially hindering voter participation in the 2024 elections. He suggests this may be an attempt by certain parties to reduce voter turnout. President Ramaphosa's spokesperson acknowledged the issue and confirmed the restoration of services.
23 May
In a historic move, the Kano State House of Assembly has reinstated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano, following the removal of Emir Bayero and the abolition of four newly established emirates. This decision underscores significant political shifts and aims to centralize power within the traditional Kano Emirate Council once again.
20 May
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have met to further discuss regional security and boost economic cooperation, focusing on enhancing their bilateral relations. They exchanged views on various regional and international issues, emphasizing the Palestinian cause, Libya's situation, and anti-terrorism measures.
17 May
Prince Msizolli Ngonyama, uncle of Zulu King Misuzulu Zulu, has taken legal action to halt state funding for the king's activities, alleging irregularities in the king's appointment and mismanagement of the royal household. This motion adds fuel to an ongoing succession dispute following the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini.
7 May
In a shocking revelation, former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses a political rival of distributing pen drives containing explicit videos of his nephew, Prajwal Revanna, to tarnish his image before elections.
6 May
Fikile Mbalula, South Africa's Transport Minister and ANC's head of elections, admitted that the ANC's parliamentary lists were altered. He denied personal involvement after an integrity committee's investigation. This raises issues of transparency and accountability in the political party.