Kano assembly member defects back to APC after losing NDC ticket
Hon. Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, who represents Makoda Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, has left the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker made his defection known on Monday during a visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, at his residence in Abuja. He was accompanied by the chairmen...
Kogi govt suspends Echane festival over rising insecurity
The Kogi State Government has suspended the Echane Festival in Ebiraland with immediate effect over security concerns. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced this via a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026. The government cited credible security intelligence that activities tied to the festival could threaten public peace and lead to a breakdown of law...
FCT communities feeling Tinubu’s government impact — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says residents across the territory are now beginning to experience tangible benefits of governance under the administration of Bola Tinubu. Wike made the statement on Monday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects, noting that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is translating into real improvements in people’s daily lives. During a visit to Pai...
Musician’s death: Court remands five police officers in Delta
Five police officers linked to the alleged killing of Delta-based musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, have been remanded by a Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba. The officers — ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu — were arraigned on Monday before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro in a case marked THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026. The court...
CBN unveils PSV 2028 to boost digital economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday unveiled the Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) to strengthen the country’s digital economy and trade. Speaking in Abuja, the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said PSV 2028 aimed to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen digital payments nationwide. Cardoso said the vision would strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and position the country as a globally...
UBA marks Africa day, reaffirms role as Pan-African financial connector
United Bank for Africa has reaffirmed its position as a key driver of continental integration and economic growth as it joined the rest of the continent to celebrate Africa Day 2026. The bank commemorated the occasion with coordinated events across its operations in 20 African countries, bringing staff together to celebrate Africa’s cultural diversity and shared identity. Speaking during the celebration,...
inDrive launches global anti-bullying campaign, targets Nigeria expansion
Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has launched an international social initiative aimed at tackling school bullying, with plans to expand the campaign to Nigeria and other markets. The initiative, titled “Cancel the School Trip?”, was first introduced in Kazakhstan in April 2026 and is designed to encourage parents to pay closer attention to their children’s emotional well-being and open...
2026 Hajj: Kaduna pilgrims get 123 Riyal refunds
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has started refunding 123 Saudi Riyals to each of its pilgrims. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Salihu Abubakar, announced this in a statement on Monday, June 1, 2026. Salihu said the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had pegged the $500 Basic Travelling Allowance of each pilgrim at N1,143 per dollar. Salihu added that the...
Police debunk passengers’ abduction in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has described as false and mischievous a social media report alleging that passengers in a bus travelling from Ado-Ekiti to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, were kidnapped at Aramoko-Ekiti. The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, made this known in a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026. Abutu said on receiving...
US–Nigeria airstrike kills 21 ISWAP fighters in Borno
A joint air operation by the Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has reportedly killed 21 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. According to sources cited by a counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama said the strike was carried out on Saturday in Arege, Kukawa Local Government Area, following intelligence that confirmed...
