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target=_blank>Kaduna Pilgrims To Receive 123 Riyals Each
Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has started refunding 123 Saudi Riyals foreign exchange differentials, to each of its pilgrim on Monday. The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu S Abubakar, explained to the pilgrims how the balance came about, in a special announcement after Zuhur or afternoon prayer at their Ibrahim Khalil residence. According
target=_blank>Gov. Lawal urges prayers for peace in Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called on residents to intensify prayers for peace and stability in the state and the country as Muslims celebrated Eid-el-Adha. The governor made the appeal in his Eid message to the people of the state, where he also felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of the festival. Lawal
target=_blank>ASUU shuts down Benue varsity over unpaid entitlements
Academic activities at the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, have been grounded indefinitely following the commencement of a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), BSU Branch, over unresolved welfare and governance issues. The union on Monday announced the industrial action shortly after its Congress meeting where they accused
target=_blank>Kano lawmaker leaves NDC after losing return ticket, rejoins APC
A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Makoda Constituency, Hon Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, has defected from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) back to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tomas announced his defection on Monday during a visit to the the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, at his residence in
target=_blank>Seven Sallah visitors among 17 killed in Sokoto bandit attack
No fewer than 17 persons, including seven Sallah visitors, have been killed following a deadly attack by bandits on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents told Daily Trust that the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons and riding on about 150 motorcycles, stormed the community on Sunday morning, opening fire on
target=_blank>PDP Crisis: Turaki-led faction announces rival guber candidate in Kwara
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the national level has taken a dramatic turn in Kwara State, with rival factions conducting separate governorship primaries and producing parallel candidates for the 2027 election. The development has thrown the opposition party into uncertainty barely a week after it celebrated what appeared to be
target=_blank>Doctors Shut Down Ondo Hospital Over Assault on Colleague
Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State, have commenced a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged assault of a medical doctor by a patient’s relative within the hospital premises. The industrial action, which began on Sunday, has disrupted medical services at both FMC Owo and its Akure Annex, with doctors insisting they
target=_blank>Residents Displaced as Windstorm Destroys Houses, Schools in Sokoto
A devastating windstorm has left a trail of destruction across Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State, destroying hundreds of houses and public infrastructure while displacing numerous families. The disaster, which struck Sunday night, May 31, 2026, affected Gada town, the headquarters of the local government area, as well as several surrounding communities. A local
target=_blank>Windstorm kills 1, destroys over 200 houses in Zamfara
A devastating windstorm has killed one person and destroyed more than 200 houses in Bela village, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving hundreds of residents displaced. One of the victims, Malam Barau, described the incident as unprecedented, saying the community had never witnessed such a disaster. According to him, the windstorm began late
target=_blank>Rainstorm destroys, houses, health facilities, worship centres in Plateau
More than 100 houses were destroyed and scores of families displaced after a devastating rainstorm ravaged Tom Gangare community in Sopp Ward of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday following a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds, also destroyed health facilities, places of worship and other critical infrastructure,
target=_blank>18 players arrive Warsaw for Super Eagles friendly with Poland
18 players are currently in the Super Eagles camp in Warsaw ahead of the international friendly against Poland. The Super Eagles opened camp for the clash with the Europeans on Monday morning. Captain of the team, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Paul Onuachu, and Frank Onyeka were among the players, who took part in the team’s
18 players arrive Warsaw for Super Eagles friendly with Poland
target=_blank>CBN redeploys Deputy Governors in major portfolio shake-up
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the redeployment of its deputy governors, effective June 1, 2026. This is according to reassigned portfolios stated on the apex bank’s official website. The move signals an internal portfolio realignment at a sensitive point in the monetary and financial system reform cycle. Accordingly, Mr Philip Ikeazor was moved to
CBN redeploys Deputy Governors in major portfolio shake-up
target=_blank>Ebonyi seeks Nigerian govt’s support to mitigate natural disaster
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, wants the Federal Government to provide Natural Disaster Funds to the state to mitigate the impact of disasters on the people. He made the appeal when he received members of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, who are in the state for the 2026 Data Verification Exercise.
Ebonyi seeks Nigerian govt’s support to mitigate natural disaster
target=_blank>Nigerian govt re-arraigns Tukur Mamu on amended terrorism charge
The Federal Government on Monday re-arraigned Tukur Mamu, the alleged terrorists’ negotiator during the Abuja-Kaduna train attack hostage crisis in 2022, on an amended 17-count terrorism charge. Mamu, who was re-arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty. Mamu, who was arrested on September 7, 2022, by Egyptian security officials
Nigerian govt re-arraigns Tukur Mamu on amended terrorism charge
target=_blank>Court orders forfeiture of N17.1m linked to alleged romance fraud — EFCC
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government after the money was linked to an alleged romance fraud scheme currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi gave the order on Monday, June
Court orders forfeiture of N17.1m linked to alleged romance fraud — EFCC
target=_blank>Transfer: Cucurella told to leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid defender, Marc Pubill, has revealed that he has told Marc Cucurella to leave Chelsea and join him at Diego Simeone’s side in the summer transfer window. Cucurella has spent four seasons with Chelsea, having joined the Blues from Brighton in 2022. “Have you already told Marc Cucurella to come to Atletico Madrid with
Transfer: Cucurella told to leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>FG allow INEC work – Ijaws, Urhobos protest alleged interference in Warri fed constituency
Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of the Warri Federal Constituency have staged a peaceful protest over the delay in the implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The community also condemned the alleged interference of the Presidency in the matter. At the protest led
FG allow INEC work – Ijaws, Urhobos protest alleged interference in Warri fed constituency
target=_blank>Supreme Court sets aside order freezing Nestoil, Neconde’s assets
The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Court of Appeal freezing the assets of Neconde Energy Limited, Nestoil Limited and two others, over an alleged $1.1 billion indebtedness to FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees Limited. A five-member panel of the apex court, in a judgement, on Monday, held that the three-member
Supreme Court sets aside order freezing Nestoil, Neconde’s assets
target=_blank>Doctors down tools at FMC Owo, Akure annex over assault on colleague
Medical services at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Owo, in Ondo State and its Akure Annex, the state capital, have been crippled following a three-day warning strike declared by the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, in the health facilities. The resident doctors downed their tools to protest the alleged assault of a colleague by a
Doctors down tools at FMC Owo, Akure annex over assault on colleague
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Chelle makes last call-ups for Poland, Portugal friendlies
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has handed late invitations to Genk full-back Christian Akpan,and Banik Ostrava ace Abdullahi Bewene for his team’s upcoming friendlies against Poland, and Portugal. Akpan recently featured for Genk in a UEFA Europa League playoffs. The 21-year-old was a regular for Genk’s second team this season. Bewene earned his invitation
Super Eagles: Chelle makes last call-ups for Poland, Portugal friendlies
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