Hayatu-Deen Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of his abductors. In a statement issued on Monday, Hayatu-Deen described the incident as part of a broader security crisis confronting the country. He noted […]
Peter Obi Faults Deregistration of Political Parties
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court’sdecision to deregister several political parties, describing the move as a threat to public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic and judicial institutions. In a statement posted on his X account, Obi warned against what he called the growing politicisation of institutions […]
PDP Candidate Predicts Victory in Ekiti Governorship Poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has expressed confidence that he will defeat incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the June 20, 2026 governorship election. Speaking at the PDP’s grand finale campaign rally in Ado-Ekiti, Oluyede symbolically presented a “red card” to Governor […]
Oshiomhole Alleges Forged Signatures in Natasha Suspension Report
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has alleged that some signatures on the Senate committee report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, were forged. Speaking during an interview on AIT on Monday, Oshiomhole claimed that the names of several lawmakers appeared on the report despite their refusal […]
Emir of Ilorin Felicitates Muslims on Hijrah 1448AH
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the monarch described the Hijrah—the migration […]
Troops Rescue Widow of Late General Abubakar Rabe in Katsina Forest Raid
Security forces have rescued Amina Rabe, the widow of late General Abubakar Rabe, from bandits who abducted her alongside her husband in a recent attack. The rescue was executed on Monday after sustained military offensives against criminal enclaves in Matazu Forest and neighboring communities in Katsina State. Security sources said troops launched coordinated […]
Kwara Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Islamic New Year
The Kwara State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the beginning of the 1448 Islamic New Year. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, who stated that Tuesday has been designated as the first day of Muharram, the opening month of the Islamic […]
Makinde Declares Work-Free Day for Islamic New Year
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday a work-free day across the state to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, on behalf of the government. Governor Makinde also congratulated Muslims in Oyo State […]
Tunisia Sack Lamouchi After World Cup Defeat
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s heavy defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamouchi becomes the first manager to lose his job during the ongoing tournament after the Carthage Eagles suffered a 5-1 loss, raising concerns over the team’s prospects in the competition. The […]
Kwara APC Elders Oppose Danladi’s Candidacy
The Kwara State APC Elders Caucus has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reconsider the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, is not the party’s strongest electoral option. […]
