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Tinubu approves N10bn emergency fund for ebola preparedness
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion in emergency funding to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak amid renewed cases reported in parts of Africa. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the intervention is aimed at...
Atiku backed rotational presidency after June 12 annulment — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Akume made the disclosure on Tuesday during a World Press Conference in Abuja held as part of...
Kwankwaso opens door to reconciliation with Yusuf
Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed readiness to reconcile with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, despite the political rift that emerged after the governor left their political camp. Speaking in an interview aired by BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso said he still holds affection for Yusuf and would not reject him if...
Umahi gives Abuja-Lokoja road contractors 72-hour deadline to resume work
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Lokoja highway to fully mobilise to site or risk prosecution by security and anti-corruption agencies. Umahi gave the warning on Tuesday during an inspection of the project alongside members of the National Assembly Committees on Works, stressing that contractors who have received...
Real Madrid sack Arbeloa, set to appoint Mourinho as new coach
Real Madrid have terminated the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the club’s head coach. The Spanish giants announced this via a statement on Tuesday. The club stated: “Real Madrid C. F. and Álvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his tenure as the first-team coach. “Real Madrid is deeply grateful to Álvaro Arbeloa, who throughout his career at the club, from...
NUPRC fixes June 12 deadline for 2025 oil block bid submissions
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced Friday, June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified applicants participating in the 2025 Licensing Round. The commission disclosed this in a notice published on its official X account on Tuesday, urging all qualified bidders to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in...
First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa to arrive Thursday
The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning, the Federal Government has announced. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the returnees will be flown home aboard an Air...
NECO warns against fake recruitment portal for exam supervisors
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned Nigerians against fake online recruitment portal claiming to be registering examination supervisors for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) The warning was contained in a statement issued by the NECO Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Sani said the fake portal was requesting applicants to...
Insecurity: IGP orders enforcement against unregistered vehicles nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately intensify enforcement operations against unregistered vehicles and those with concealed registration numbers nationwide. The IGP gave the order during his conference with the Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs), in Abuja on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Disu said...
Nobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria — Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended his visit to Ibadan in Oyo State last year, insisting that no one can prevent him from travelling to any part of Nigeria. Gumi made the remark in a Facebook post on Tuesday amid renewed debate over his November 2025 visit to the South-West, which had sparked criticism from some quarters that accused...
