A second group of Ogun State residents making the Hajj journey in 2026 have touched down at Iperu’s Gateway International Airport. The 345 worshippers touched down in Ogun State on Friday at precisely 5:12 p.m. They had flown in on an Airbus A330 operated by Flynas straight from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. that around 10 p.m. … Read more
On Saturday, Bashir Ahmad, a former media advisor to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that previous President Goodluck Jonathan is not solely responsible for the actions of Boko Haram during his tenure. Ahmad emphasised that the government and community must work together to secure Nigeria. A former presidential assistant wrote on X that everyone … Read more
Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the former minister of power, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, who are twelve years old, were rescued by the Nigerian police. A rescue operation was carried out on Saturday (today), and they were rescued alive. Channels Television reports that police officers … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has taken steps to increase security throughout the state, including a ban on commercial motorbike riders, or Okada operators. In an Executive Order released on Friday, Makinde made the announcement. In a speech to the people of the state, the governor updated them on the situation regarding the kidnapped teachers … Read more
On Friday, the US government confirmed that it had authorised a $1.98 billion arms transfer to Kuwait, a Gulf state that has been targeted by Iranian missiles in the ongoing Middle East conflict. A Trump supporter and defence contractor Anduril has announced in a statement that the United States Department of State would authorise the … Read more
The Nigerian Pharmacy Council has raided 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and illicit drug outlets in Plateau State. A number of infractions with pharmaceutical rules led to the closure of the stores, including the following: unlawful clinical practice, cooking within drug stores and unauthorised access to regulated drugs. During a news conference in Jos on … Read more
Following reports of cholera breakouts in portions of Maiduguri and its environs, the Borno State Police Command has announced intentions to execute the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday in an effort to prevent the disease’s spread. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7 am to 10 am, the command announced the sanitation exercise. The … Read more
Market leaders in Enugu State have been issued a stern warning by the state government against the planned closure of key markets in the capital city in order to force traders to attend a political rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah. Violators will be subject to fines, according to the … Read more
Ms Jennifer Atsar, a 35-year-old mother, talks to JOHN CHARLES about the sorrow she feels at losing her son Sesugh, 16, to the alleged murder in Makurdi on May 23, 2026, at the hands of officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Why don’t you tell me who you are? Hi, I’m Jennifer Atsar. … Read more
According to police, a diver in Western Australia was attacked by a “serious” shark on Saturday, causing critical injuries. According to paramedic services and the Western Australian government, a shark measuring 4.5 meters (15 feet) attacked a guy in his 30s near Michaelmas Island, which is southeast of Perth. This is the third deadly shark … Read more