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Updated: EU chief hails US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
The United States President, Donald Trump, on Saturday announced that a peace agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, a development he said would result in the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. European Union chief, Antonio Costa, on Monday welcomed a deal […]
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Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria is an oil producing country but never had electricity
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, says Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens. Badenoch grew up in Nigeria before returning to the UK as a teenager to continue her studies. Asked in an interview with The Spectator about how her upbringing in Nigeria shaped her […]
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Nigerian inmates in Ethiopia celebrate prisoner transfer deal
Nigerian inmates at Aba Samuel Prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, have expressed excitement following the signing of a bilateral Prisoner Transfer Agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia. The agreement, facilitated by the Federal Government through the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, will allow eligible Nigerian prisoners serving sentences in Ethiopia to be transferred […]
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Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar reportedly killed by bandits
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has reportedly been killed while in captivity after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu Danmusa, confirmed the development on Saturday, according to reports. Danmusa said, “Security authorities had received information […]
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Army Arrests Alleged Fake Major General in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a man in Kaduna State for allegedly impersonating a retired Major General. Troops of the 312 Artillery Regiment apprehended the suspect deployed at the Strike Force Base in the Sabo area of Kaduna following intelligence reports. The arrest reportedly occurred on June 11. Military sources disclosed that the suspect had been […]
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX raises $75bn via IPO
Elon Musk, chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, has become the world’s first trillionaire after the successful initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX. According to Bloomberg on Friday, Musk’s net worth climbed to $1 trillion on Friday, from $707 billion on Wednesday. On Thursday, Reuters said SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer, set a price of $135 per share […]
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‘Stop faulting outcome, elections are imperfect’ – Fashola tells opposition
Former Lagos State governor and ex-Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, has described elections as inherently imperfect exercises, urging Nigerians to recognise the complexities involved in conducting nationwide polls and to focus on strengthening democratic institutions beyond the electoral process. Fashola made the remarks on Friday while speaking at The Platform, a public […]
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World Child Labour Day: First Lady urges protection of children’s rights
Children should be in classrooms, playgrounds, and safe environments—not in workplaces or forced labour situations, First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, said on Friday as the nation joined the global community to mark the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour. In a message commemorating the annual observance, Mrs. Tinubu called for renewed commitment to protecting […]
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FG panel uncovers prison feeding scam, pushes N3,000 allowance
An independent investigative panel set up by the Federal Government to probe allegations of corruption and human rights violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service has uncovered widespread inmate malnutrition, alleged abuses in the administration of feeding contracts, and institutional practices contributing to prison overcrowding. The panel recommended an immediate increase in the daily feeding allowance […]
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speech
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
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We were like slaves, they segregated our children’– repatriated Nigerians recount experience in South Africa
Returning Nigerians have recounted what they described as years of hardship, discrimination, and neglect in South Africa, worsened by a recent uptick in xenophobic violence. Heaves of relief, sighs of gratitude, and bursts of laughter broke out among the returnees as they touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday morning. At […]
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BREAKING: Reps approve State Police Bill
The House of Representatives has approved the State Police Bill, marking a major step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system. The bill secured overwhelming support during Thursday’s plenary, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour. The session was presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The lower chamber had dedicated Thursday’s sitting to deciding on the proposed legislation amid rising […]
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Adeleke escapes harm as rally stage collapses in Ijebu-Jesa
There was panic in Ijebu-Jesa, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, on Wednesday when a stage hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries collapsed during a political rally organised in support of the governor. The incident occurred during the launch of the Imole Canvassers initiative organised by Accord candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, […]
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Gunmen disrupt WASSCE in Kogi, kill vice principal, others
Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State came under attack again yesterday when bandits invaded Government Secondary School in Iluke Bunu, killing the Vice Principal, Mr Gani Anifowose, a septuagenarian, and a six-year-old boy. Daily Trust learnt that the gunmen struck around 9.45 am on Wednesday when students were sitting the West African Senior School […]
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Constitution review: Reps vote on state police today
The House of Representatives has said it would vote on the alteration of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) today to create a framework for the decentralisation of policing in the country. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, said the House has resolved to prioritise security-related bills, including the state police bill, […]
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FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces strict rules governing eligibility, nomination, conferment, usage, and revocation of honorary doctoral degrees awarded […]
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How to tackle insecurity in South-East: Retired General, ASITU, Azumara, others propose measures
Stakeholders across the South-East have called for urgent, coordinated, and community-driven strategies to confront rising insecurity in the region, as concerns mount over increasing cases of kidnapping and attacks on communities. A retired military officer, Major General Nwokoro Ijioma, has faulted what he described as the lack of decisive and coordinated action by South-East governors […]
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Oyo traffic agency trains staff to help fight crime on roads
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has trained its senior officers and personnel on intelligence gathering, vigilance, and public safety to strengthen security efforts across the state. The one-day training programme, held at the Oyo State House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, focused on equipping traffic officers with skills to support security agencies through […]
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NIS deploys technology against irregular migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has strengthened its border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling across the country’s borders. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinlabi said […]
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Xenophobia: 270 Nigerians evacuated from S’Africa return Thursday
A group of at least 270 Nigerians, who are expected to make up the first batch of returnees from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to assist affected citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued […]
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Northern stakeholders rally behind Obi’s one-term presidency proposal
A growing number of northern political stakeholders have expressed support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his renewed commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as a practical step toward national unity and political inclusion. Supporters of Obi argue that the one-term pledge reflects a willingness […]
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Osun: Police advise political parties to suspend campaigns amid security concerns
The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties, candidates, supporters, and stakeholders in the Oriade Local Government Area to suspend planned political activities scheduled for Wednesday, 10 June 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that all activities—including political gatherings, rallies, campaigns, processions and all […]
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2027: INEC to release candidate nomination portal access codes June 26
The Independent National Electoral Commission has set June 26, 2026, for the release of access codes that will allow political parties to begin uploading candidates’ details for the 2027 general elections through its nomination portal. The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday by the Commission’s Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, during a quarterly meeting with […]
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Gumi blames ‘Islamophobia’ for reactions to Ibadan trip
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has clarified the reason behind his recent trip to Ibadan, saying he was not invited by any Muslim group or individual in the South-West. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Gumi said he went to Ibadan as a representative of northern Islamic scholars. He also suggested that fear of Islam […]
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Israel, Iran suspend strikes after Trump’s call for immediate ceasefire
Israel and Iran have announced a pause in hostilities less than 24 hours after both countries exchanged strikes despite a ceasefire in place. The pause followed a call by US President Donald Trump on Monday asking both nations to end the strikes immediately. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the suspension of strikes in a video statement. “At […]
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