Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists set Chibok schools ablaze
"Our people are scampering for safety, even as two schools (primary and day secondary school) are under fire," he said.
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Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
“The way we worked, the way we trained, the preparation for games, the way we played and also just the togetherness, the way we reconnected,” he said.
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Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists set Chibok schools ablaze
“Our people are scampering for safety, even as two schools (primary and day secondary school) are under fire,” he said.
08:58 pm
Paramilitary recruitment: FG to commence physical screening from June 15
According to the statement, applicants are required to log in using the application number generated during their initial registration.
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Omar Artan: FIFA must never compromise universality of football – Blatter
Former FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter has stressed that FIFA must uphold the core principles governing World Cup host nations, including ensuring security and allowing unrestricted entry for all qualified participants.
08:35 pm
Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa loses mother
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has lost her mother, Hajiya Fatima Binta Ladi Musa Musawa. According to a statement issued on Saturday, Hajiya Fatima passed away on June 13, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on August 15, 1955, in Gusau and was widely respected for her […]
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Police arrest 5 suspected armed robbers, recover firearms, charms in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested five suspected armed robbers, and recovered firearms, ammunitions and charms.
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How village diplomacy, consultations saved Land Use Act against opposition – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday recounted how he personally intervened to overcome widespread opposition to the Land Use Act.
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Tinubu orders Wike to allocate land for Abdulsalami Abubakar Resource Centre
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate land along the Airport Road in Abuja for the development of Abdulsalami Abubakar’s African Resource Centre.
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Abubakar resisted pressure to extend transition programme – Ex-CSO
Major General Abdulrasheed Aliyu (retd), Chief Security Officer, CSO, to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Saturday revealed that the former head of state rebuffed pressures from the military circle to extend his six-month transition programme.
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Peter Obi vows to dialogue with agitators if elected president
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 polls, has promised to engage and listen to agitators across Nigeria as part of efforts to foster national unity and address the root causes of unrest if elected president.
Politics
‘I have no godfather’ – Blessing Fubara distances self from brother’s battles
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.
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Nigeria produces oil but never had electricity – Kemi Badenoch
Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria’s vast oil resources have failed to translate into reliable electricity supply, arguing that poor government policies have prevented the country from fully benefiting from its natural wealth.
World Cup 2026
Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
"The way we worked, the way we trained, the preparation for games, the way we played and also just the togetherness, the way we reconnected," he said.
Metro
One year after Yelewata massacre, community honours 271 slain victims, demands justice
One year after 271 residents were brutally killed in the Yelewata massacre, survivors, families of the victims, religious leaders and political figures on Saturday gathered in the community to honour the dead and renew calls for justice and improved security.
Entertainment
US gives green light for Paramount’s $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover
The approval is a coup for Paramount chief executive David Ellison, whose father, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, largely financed the takeover.
ICYMI
Abubakar resisted pressure to extend transition programme – Ex-CSO
Major General Abdulrasheed Aliyu (retd), Chief Security Officer, CSO, to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Saturday revealed that the former head of state rebuffed pressures from the military circle to extend his six-month transition programme.
Business
IMF, economists disagree over Nigeria’s economic prescriptions
Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria
Sports
Unusual FIFA World Cup, hostile reception
The fears of football fans for about a year have come alive. America’s visa measures have made it difficult for lovers of the game to enter, follow their teams, and enjoy the World Cup atmosphere.
Special Report
June 12: Afenifere, Obi, Otti, Alia, Okpebholo others demand unity, security in Nigeria
As Nigeria marked June 12, leaders reflected on the nation’s democratic journey, urging vigilance, unity, welfare and accountability
IMF, economists disagree over Nigeria’s economic prescriptions
Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria
‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
Insecurity and fifth columnists: Highly placed individuals fund kidnap for survival, politics – Rear Admiral Olisemelogor
Every year, June 12 serves as a reminder of Nigeria’s democratic journey, a symbol of the people’s struggle for freedom, justice, accountability and representative governance. It is a day that celebrates the triumph of the popular will and the resilience of democratic ideals.
Technology
Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly
The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship
Vote, build, work and code here, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stop leaving the country
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to channel their talents, innovation and energy towards building a stronger nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad.
Poor service, rapid data depletion heap criticisms on telcos
For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity.
Cybercrime still hits Nigeria’s digital economy hard
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy.
Education
Safe Schools Initiative: How safe are our schools?
Across the country, millions of children still study in buildings with broken or no fences, no lighting, no guards, and zero emergency response capability
Ovia’s James Hope University positions as Nigeria’s exclusive postgraduate institution
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]
Sokoto embarks on massive education expansion, approves 56 new secondary schools
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]
Ex Babcock VC, Tayo, channels book launch fund to charity
By Elizabeth Osayande Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students. The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]