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Friday, June 5, 2026

Politics

June 4, 2026

Leadership Crisis: NNPP threatens nationwide protest, demands INEC compliance with court judgements

According to him, despite judicial pronouncements, INEC has continued to recognise the then Dr Ajuji Ahmed group and now the Bala Mohammed-led group.

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
June 4, 2026

We won’t give terrorists ransom, weapons, change laws for release of kidnapped schoolchildren: Oyo Speaker

“If it were up to you, would you negotiate with terrorists? If they asked for weapons, money, or concessions of future laws of this land as part of their ransom,” said the speaker.

Terrorists, Oyo speaker
June 4, 2026

300,000 voters to participate in Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election: INEC

INEC says more than 300,000 registered voters are expected to participate in the Nasarawa North senatorial district bye-election scheduled for June 20.

Ballot boxes
June 4, 2026

Tinubu hails Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN budget committee chair

Mr Tinubu has congratulated Mr Ibrahim on his election as chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration.

President Bola Tinubu with Jimoh Ibrahim
June 4, 2026

Senate raises sugar tax, establishes health fund for diseases

The Senate on Wednesday approved a new excise duty regime on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Senate
June 4, 2026

Boko Haram terrorists now spreading to South-West, Ahmad Lawan warns

“Boko Haram terrorists are gradually achieving their target. It started in the North-East and is now spreading to the South-West,” said Mr Lawan.

Boko haram
June 4, 2026

Nigerian youths should be responsible, Pastor Adeboye too old to champion change: Peter Obi

“At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them,” Mr Obi reasoned.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye With Peter Obi
June 3, 2026

NDC chieftains fight over rigged primary elections, embezzlement in Lagos

Mr Osikominu alleged that party funds were paid into personal accounts without proper accountability.

NDC chieftains
June 3, 2026

Gunmen kidnap ex-power minister Adelabu’s sister, nephews

The family respectfully appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation.

Adebayo Adelabu
June 3, 2026

N4 Trillion Debts: Senate committee, FG to meet over money owed contractors

Finance minister Taiwo Oyedele recently assured local contractors of a transparent, structured payment process for verified claims.

Godswill Akpabio and Taiwo Oyedele