Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in Nigeria - UN

The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria.

 

Tinubu surrounds himself with second-class, low-level people – Osinbajo’s ex-aide

 Laolu Akande, former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has berated President Bola Tinubu over the kind of people he surrounds himself with in his government.

2027: ‘I advised Peter Obi to work with Kwankwaso’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed

 Former Labour Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says he personally advised Peter Obi to work with former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, long before discussions about a political alliance between both men gained public attention.

 

Police secure permanent forfeiture of N2bn assets linked to fraud

 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has secured the permanent forfeiture of N2 billion assets linked to fraud and money laundering.

 

Panic in Abuja suburb schools as parents withdraw children over abduction scare

Private and public schools in the Nyanya suburb areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, were thrown into panic on Thursday following allegations that groups of bandits stormed the environs to abduct pupils for ransom.

 

Players, Officials Sustain Injuries as Rivers United Team Bus Crashes in P'Harcourt

Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while heading to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 match against Nasarawa United.  

2027: NDC Ratifies, Endorses Outcomes of Nationwide Primary Elections

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally ratified and endorsed the results of the party’s nationwide primary elections held ahead of the 2027 general elections.  

Abia Govt Warns Residents Against Possible Flooding, Reactivates Emergency Committees

The Abia State Government has activated proactive measures to mitigate the impact of predicted flooding across the state in 2026.

Gov. Hope Uzodinma suspends Managing Director of Imo Housing Corporation, Raymond Ucheoma

Governor Hope Uzodinma has approved the suspension of Raymond Ucheoma as Managing Director of the Imo State Housing Corporation (IMSHC), barely one year after his appointment. 

Senate Steps Down Training Institute Bill Over Duplication Concerns

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, June 4, 2026, halted further consideration of the Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026, after intense debate over its necessity and potential overlap with existing institutions. 

Reps Launch Probe into NILDS DG Over Alleged Kwara Governorship Bid

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), following claims that he actively participated in partisan politics while holding public office. 

Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ – Angry protesters storm Abuja streets (VIDEO)

Protesting Nigerians on Thursday stormed the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.

 

Oyo abduction: Makinde should see Tinubu – Laolu Akande

 

Former Presidential Media Aide, Laolu Akande, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to liaise with President Bola Tinubu on how to rescue the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in the state.

 

Insurgency: North’s calm nature has kept us from speaking out – Datti Baba-Ahmed

 A chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says the calm nature of Northern Nigeria has kept them from speaking out on insurgency.

 

APC using Police to guard Tinubu’s billboards rather than protect Nigerians – Atiku aide

 Demola Olarewaju, an aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, prefers to deploy police officers to protect President Bola Tinubu’s billboards rather than use them to safeguard Nigerians.