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Nigeria

‘Explain whereabouts of undeployed funds,’ Obi tells Tinubu

June 9, 2026

*** Slams excessive borrowing without accountability By Henry Umoru, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as excessive borrowing by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Obi who noted that the borrowings are without accountability, however uncovered stark […]

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Sports

‘My purpose fulfilled’, Liverpool hero Origi retires from football at 31

June 8, 2026

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners Liverpool in 2019. He scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, after the English giants lost the first […]

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Nigeria

Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara

June 8, 2026

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the command said a joint security team neutralised three suspected bandits […]

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Nigeria

ADC leadership crisis: Judge fixes June 16 to rule on recusal motion

June 8, 2026

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The planned speedy hearing of the suit seeking to remove the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday, following requests for Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to step down from the case over alleged bias. Aside from the […]

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Nigeria

Itsekiri youth vows to reduce oil production to 500 barrel per day

June 8, 2026

Barring any last minute change, Nigeria’s crude oil production quantum, may dip in the next 24 hours if the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality, execute its threat of shutting down Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow stations in Warri North Local Government […]

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Nigeria

Enugu North senatorial by-election: Labour Party drags INEC to court over exclusion

June 8, 2026

The Labour Party, LP, has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging what it described as the wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take place on 20th June 2026. It will be recalled that the Enugu North Senatorial District seat […]

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Nigeria

Tinubu hosts Madagascar’s President Randrianirina for high-level bilateral talks in Abuja

June 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both African nations. President Randrianirina arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was accorded an official reception before proceeding to a closed-door meeting with President […]

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Nigeria

Kidnapped Oyo principal debunks N1bn ransom, Sharia claims in video

June 8, 2026

A school principal among dozens of pupils and teachers abducted during a terrorist attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a new video, dismissing reports that their captors are demanding N1 billion ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law.The principal, Mrs Alamu, who said the hostages […]

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Nigeria

Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu by-election

June 8, 2026

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its exclusion from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Okey Ezea on November […]

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Nigeria

Xenophobia: Nigeria not happy with South Africa — Ojukwu

June 8, 2026

— FG vows rapid repatriation as citizens suffer “harassment, looting, intimidation”— Says retaliation not off the table By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, on Monday expressed the Nigerian government’s disappointment with the way South African authorities and security agencies have handled the ongoing harassment and intimidation of Nigerians […]

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Nigeria

2027: Lagos APC unveils Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate

June 8, 2026

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to Dr. Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The announcement was made on Monday by the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. According to Ojelabi, the decision followed wide consultations […]

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Nigeria

Kwara: NSCDC arrests fake soldier for alleged impersonation, fraud

June 8, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, has arrested a fake soldier, Akinola Tosin, 34, for alleged involvement in fraud and impersonation, DAILY POST reports. The suspect was apprehended following a complaint that he defrauded a Point-of-Sale, POS, operator through the use of a fake bank transfer alert. According to a […]

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Leadership & Politics

Join our victory train – Adeleke to aggrieved APC chieftains

June 7, 2026

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has tasked members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to join the Accord party, claiming victory is sure for him in the forthcoming governorship poll in the State. The call followed waves of resignations that hit the APC in recent days, as more […]

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Nigeria

NDLEA arrests 4 notorious female drug dealers in 4 states

June 7, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe states. The Director of  Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving a breakdown, Babafemi said that in Edo, an intense sweep of notorious drug […]

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Nigeria

Houses razed as soldiers, police clash with Delta community youths

June 7, 2026

By Akpokona Omafuaire EMEDE – AN orgy of violence broke out weekend in Emede community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, as a joint operation of soldiers and police in the community turned bloody with many injured and houses burnt. It was gathered that the joint security team under the aegis of “Operation […]

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Leadership & Politics

Ebonyi APC Chieftain joins PDP, accuses leaders of anti party

June 7, 2026

All Progressive Congress Chieftain in Ebonyi State and former Commissioner for Projects Monitoring Engr. Felix Ogbonna Igboke, has dumped his party and join the People Democratic Party PDP, took a swipe at the leadership of the party as reason for The post Ebonyi APC Chieftain joins PDP, accuses leaders of anti party appeared first on […]

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Nigeria

Nigeria Targets EU’s €59m Support to Tackle Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Guinea

June 7, 2026

Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to intensify efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while strengthening the sustainable management of its marine resources. The Federal Government has also sought The post Nigeria Targets EU’s €59m Support to Tackle Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Guinea […]

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Nigeria

Pray for wisdom, strength for Tinubu to lead Nigeria — Okpebholo charges clerics

June 7, 2026

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has resorted to divine intervention for good governance, peace and economic recovery in Nigeria. The Governor also called for prayers against kidnappings, cultism, other security challenges in the country, as well as for wisdom, guidance and strength for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be able to lead the nation and manage its […]

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Nigeria

Former Police Commissioner corrects Philip Asiodu over alleged distortion of history

June 7, 2026

Former Police Commissioner, Ikechukwu Ayo Aduba, rtd, has accused Chief Phillip Asiodu of distorting history. Asiodu had, in a statement, denied Asaba’s Igbo heritage and ethnic basis of the 1967 Asaba Massacre, claiming that “Asaba is not Igbo” But Aduba, while responding through a title, “Building On Truth: Asaba, Igbo Identity And The 1967 Massacre,” […]

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Nigeria

Kano begins screening of couples for mass wedding on Monday

June 7, 2026

The Kano State Hisbah Board has reportedly announced that prospective couples from 24 local government areas of Kano State are to report to their respective Hisbah offices on Monday, June 8, 2026, for the commencement of medical screening for participants in the state-sponsored mass wedding programme for 3,000 couples. Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahideen Aminudddeen, […]

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Sports

Transfer: Galatasaray identify two strikers to sign as Osimhen’s partner in attack

June 7, 2026

Galatasaray have identified two strikers to sign to partner and support Victor Osimhen in the attack. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while sharing information about the yellow-red team’s transfer agenda this summer. According to Can Terzi, the two strikers are Fernabahce’s Jhon Duran and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kolo Muani “The two names […]

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Leadership & Politics

Imo NDC primaries rocked by ticket racketeering, fraud- Sam Amadi alleges 

June 7, 2026

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission, NERC, and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Sam Amadi, has described the recent primary election conducted by the Imo State chapter of the NDC as marred by ticket racketeering and shortchanging of aspirants. He accused some party officials of collecting money from aspirants in exchange […]

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Commons

Insecurity: Military, communities in fresh onslaught against bandits

June 7, 2026

A new synergy seems to be evolving in the fight against banditry following the recent spike in security challenge in parts of the country. Hunters, traditionalists, community leaders and other stakeholders are willingly complementing ongoing efforts of the military and other security agencies to check kidnapping, according to reports from several states. One of the […]

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