Breaking: Gen Rabe’s Wife Regains Freedom
Hajiya Amina Abubakar, the wife of late Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), has regained freedom from captivity. She was abducted alongside her late husband when their vehicle was ambushed along Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, on May 30, 2026. The duo were travelling for a wedding when they ran […]
NDC Governorship Candidate Selects Kwankwaso’s Son as Running Mate for 2027 Polls
Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the son of former Kano State Governor and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has been selected as the running mate to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, ahead of the 2027 elections in Kano State. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement released by Habeeb […]
Malawi Repatriates 645 Citizens From South Africa As Xenophobia Tensions Rise
The Malawian government has repatriated 645 of its nationals from South Africa following rising concerns over xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant tensions in parts of the country. According to Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, eight buses carrying the returnees departed Durban on Monday. The group had been sheltering at a temporary facility in […]
Police Arrest Pregnant Woman, Others Linked to Alleged Kidnapping Network in Abuja
Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a pregnant woman and two other suspects accused of supplying logistical support to kidnappers operating around Abuja. The FCT Police Command presented the suspects during a briefing on Monday, saying the arrests followed a series of coordinated anti-kidnapping operations in the Bwari Area Council. Commissioner of […]
NUJ South-South Congratulates Edo Chairman On EBC Appointment, Welcomes Lifting Of Delta Official’s Sanction
The South-South Zonal Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated the Chairman of the Edo State Council of the union, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, on his appointment as the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Corporation (EBC).
Breaking: Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political PartiesThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over their failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements.
The other political parties affected by the court order are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The ruling was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu following a suit instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which challenged the continued registration of the parties despite what […]
After Inspecting Projects, NUJ Gives Otu Administration Vote Of Confidence
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, has given a vote of confidence in the Cross River State Government’s development efforts, declaring that the impact of governance under Governor Bassey Edet Otu, is visible across key sectors.
UK Moves to Bar Under-16s From Social Media
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing growing concerns over the impact of online content on young people’s mental health and safety. Speaking on June 15, 2026, Starmer said the proposed measure would block under-16s from using major social […]
Catholic Diocese Honours Otti as Governor Unveils Plans to Rebuild Key Aba Roads
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to commence the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road in Aba, as part of efforts to complete the recovery of the state’s commercial hub. Otti made the announcement on Sunday during a special Mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Aba, where the Catholic […]
Oil Slumps, Global Stocks Rally as US-Iran Peace Deal Reopens Hormuz
Global oil prices fell sharply while stock markets surged on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a deal to end their three-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies. The agreement, first announced by mediator Pakistan, is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland […]