Quit if you fail, Adeboye warns security chiefs over terrorism
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to issue a 90-day ultimatum to Nigeria’s security chiefs to eliminate terrorism or step down from their positions. Adeboye made the appeal in a video shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, expressing deep concern over the country’s deteriorating security...
4 killed as gunmen attack Soludo’s Chief of Staff’s convoy in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has confirmed the death of four people following an attack by gunmen on the convoy of Ben Nwankwo, the Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, in a statement, disclosed that the attack occurred on Sunday between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. along the Orumba...
Ekiti artisans, private sector endorse Oyebanji’s second term bid
Artisans and private sector groups in Ekiti State have declared strong support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 poll, citing his performance across key sectors of the state’s economy. The endorsement was made on Monday in Ado Ekiti during an engagement with the governor, where leaders of the groups—Mr Ebenezer Babatunde (Artisans) and Mr...
RCCG: Adeboye didn’t protest against Jonathan’s govt over insecurity
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has refuted viral claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, participated in a protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan over insecurity in Nigeria. The RCCG explained that the photograph being circulated on social media was taken during a nationwide peace walk organised by churches across the country at the...
Six Oyo Reps defect to APM
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday tightened his grip on the state’s federal lawmakers as six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defections were formally announced on the floor of the House during plenary, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who read...
NUPRC workers suspend strike
Employees of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have called off the nationwide strike they began on Monday after reaching an agreement with the commission’s management. The workers, under the umbrella of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, had embarked on an indefinite industrial action over the...
Wike to protesting teachers: Rescue efforts ongoing, don’t politicise insecurity
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday assured protesting teachers and civil society groups in Abuja that authorities are intensifying efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and students. The protesters had gathered at the FCT Administration Secretariat, demanding urgent action over recent school kidnappings. Addressing them, Wike said the Federal Government remains fully committed...
Niger police begin manhunt as security guard flees with employer’s 2 sons
A house security guard in the Brighter area of Minna, the capital of Niger State, Sani Abdulrahman, has absconded with two sons of his employer, Umar and Anas, both aged six. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Abiodun said the whereabouts of the suspect and the two children have...
NUT begins nationwide protest over abducted Oyo teachers, pupils
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has staged a nationwide solidarity protest to condemn the killing of a teacher and demand the release of other staff and students abducted in Oyo State. Speaking during the protest in Abuja on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the FCT Chairman of NUT, Abdullahi Shafa, said the protest was in compliance with a directive from...
NAHCON airlifts Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. NAHCON urged the returning pilgrims to comply with baggage and documentation requirements to avoid delays. The agency’s Head of Aviation, Operations Department, Habib Bello, made this known while addressing journalists in Makkah on Tuesday. Bello said flight schedules were...
