Former presidential candidate and media entrepreneur, Chief Dele Momodu, has claimed that Peter Obi turned down advice to align politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting he was more popular than the former vice president. Momodu made the revelation during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, where…
Iran’s national football team has been cleared to enter the United States the day before each of their World Cup matches, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The team, currently undergoing preparations in Tijuana, will be allowed cross-border entry into the United States despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, officials confirmed…
Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has responded to criticisms over his visit to Ibadan last year, rejecting claims that he was promoting the Islamisation of Oyo State or advancing northern religious interests in the South-West. Gumi maintained that no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movement within Nigeria, adding that his visit…
The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a social media report alleging that armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the police clarified that no such incident occurred in any school within Ezeagu or…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that rising insecurity in parts of the country is being deliberately orchestrated by political opponents to undermine the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The governor made the claim while flagging off the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the forthcoming local government council elections in Edo South…
Armed bandits have abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, during a nighttime attack on Maikadauri village in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said the attackers stormed the community on Monday, June 8, 2026, killing one person during the raid. The sources also disclosed that a…
A 14-year-old student of Police Secondary School, Minna, Yahaya Ibrahim Tafida, has reportedly lost his life after being struck by lightning in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a resident, Mohammed Musa, the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, while the teenager and his friends were playing…
Comoros have booked a second-round clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons after dismantling Sudan 30-0 on aggregate in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football tournament. The Coelacanths produced a remarkable display over two legs, recording a 17-0 victory in the first encounter on June 3 before…
President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security personnel for their courage, resilience, and sacrifices in the ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges confronting the country. In a message shared on his X account on Monday, the president praised members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their commitment to…
The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider reciprocal measures against South Africa following renewed attacks on Nigerians living in the country, a development that has prompted some citizens to seek evacuation. Government officials disclosed that flights scheduled to begin repatriating affected Nigerians on Monday, June 8, were delayed due to ongoing joint screening…
