President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to defeating terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminality, while also working to secure the release of all kidnapped victims across the country. The President gave the assurance during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing him as an unprepared candidate who is disconnected from the realities facing many Nigerians. Dalung made the remarks during an interview with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, where he argued that the President’s political…
Spanish billionaire businessman Florentino Pérez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid, securing another four-year term at the helm of the Spanish giants. The election marked a significant moment in the club’s history, as it was the first presidential contest in two decades. In previous elections, Pérez had either run unopposed or been re-elected without…
The Enugu State Government has dismissed as false and misleading a viral message claiming that an attack is being planned against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing the report as an attempt by criminal elements to create fear and undermine public confidence in the state’s security efforts. The government said the claim was baseless…
Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator who represented Ogun Central, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely two months after losing the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State. Iyabo, the eldest daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to Yemi Sanusi, chairman of…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that it will begin medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples ahead of its planned mass wedding programme. Speaking on Sunday, the board’s Deputy Commander General, Sheikh Mujahedeen Aminudeen, said the exercise is scheduled to commence on Monday across 24 local government areas of the state. According to Aminudeen,…
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has reaffirmed the club’s stance that star winger Michael Olise is not for sale under any circumstances this summer. The Bundesliga champions regard the French international as an integral part of their long-term plans and have made it clear that they will reject any offer, regardless of its size.…
Suspected bandits have abducted 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in the Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Daily Trust, the victims were seized by a notorious bandit leader known as Jammo, who reportedly controls the Muntsira Forest axis of Maradun LGA. The elderly men were said…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed delays in the conduct of some papers during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of three of its officials, as well as ongoing security and logistical challenges. The council disclosed this in a…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of a planned bandit attack on schools in the state, assuring residents that there is no credible intelligence suggesting any imminent security threat. The reassurance comes amid widespread concern triggered by a notice allegedly pasted on a school wall, warning of planned attacks and the abduction…
