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Ebonyi seeks Nigerian govt’s support to mitigate natural disaster

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, wants the Federal Government to provide Natural Disaster Funds to the state to mitigate the impact of disasters on the people. He made the appeal when he received members of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, who are in the state for the 2026 Data Verification Exercise. The governor told the team that a lot of natural disasters have befallen the state, requiring urgent assistance from the federal government....

Ebonyi seeks Nigerian govt’s support to mitigate natural disaster The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, wants the Federal Government to provide Natural Disaster Funds to the state to mitigate the impact of disasters on the people. He made the appeal whe…

Court orders forfeiture of N17.1m linked to alleged romance fraud — EFCC

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government after the money was linked to an alleged romance fraud scheme currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi gave the order on Monday, June 1, 2026, following an application filed by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 through its counsel, C.C....

Court orders forfeiture of N17.1m linked to alleged romance fraud — EFCC The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government after the money was linked to an alleged romance fraud scheme currently under investiga…

FG allow INEC work – Ijaws, Urhobos protest alleged interference in Warri fed constituency

Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of the Warri Federal Constituency have staged a peaceful protest over the delay in the implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The community also condemned the alleged interference of the Presidency in the matter. At the protest led by Ijaw and Urhobo leaders at the Ogbe-Ijoh market in Warri South, protesters bearing placards with major demands made demands asking the government to, “FG allow INEC to do its work, DSS stay away from Warri Federal Constituency delineation, First Lady, you are biased, INEC respect the rule of law....

FG allow INEC work – Ijaws, Urhobos protest alleged interference in Warri fed constituency Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of the Warri Federal Constituency have staged a peaceful protest over the delay in the implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of the Warri …

Kano PDP backs Jonathan’s presidential bid

The Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it supports the presidential ambition of former President Goodluck Jonathan, adding that it respects decisions taken by the party’s national leadership. The state PDP chairman, Hon. Yusuf Ado Kibiya, made this known on Monday during a press briefing at the party secretariat in Kano, where he addressed internal party matters and recent political developments....

Kano PDP backs Jonathan’s presidential bid The Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it supports the presidential ambition of former President Goodluck Jonathan, adding that it respects decisions taken by the pa…

Your children’ll return, Tinubu troubled – Gbajabiamila to parents of Oyo kidnapped school children

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that the President would ensure the safe return of school children kidnapped from the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State. On Friday, unknown gunmen attacked the Ogbomoso community, kidnapped primary school pupils and teachers from LA School and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele. Following the incident, Tinubu ,dispatched a high-level delegation including Gbajabiamila,, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and others to the community....

Your children’ll return, Tinubu troubled – Gbajabiamila to parents of Oyo kidnapped school children The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that the President would ensure the safe return of school children kidnapped from the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State. On F…

Transfer: Top four Arsenal players up for sale

Arsenal have put at least four of their title-winning players for sale as they aim to rejuvenate Mikel Arteta’s squad during the upcoming summer transfer window. The decision-makers at the Emirates Stadium have shifted their focus to the transfer market following a mixed conclusion to the season. Arteta successfully led Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004, finishing seven points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City....

Transfer: Top four Arsenal players up for sale Arsenal have put at least four of their title-winning players for sale as they aim to rejuvenate Mikel Arteta’s squad during the upcoming summer transfer window. The decision-makers at the Emirate…

Reject peanuts, vote buying – APM Chairman tells Nigerians ahead of 2027 election

National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, has advised Nigerians to elect who they want and reject what he described as “peanut or that evil called vote buying. According to him, vote buying has become one of Nigeria’s greatest threats to democracy, warning against the exchange of their future for immediate financial inducement....

Reject peanuts, vote buying – APM Chairman tells Nigerians ahead of 2027 election National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, has advised Nigerians to elect who they want and reject what he descr…

Northerners will not vote Atiku to protect 2031 – Ex-ACF Sec Gen, Sani

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Anthony Sani, has said 4a majthe ority of Northerners would not agree to vote for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in 2027. This was as Sani hinted that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would never agree to do one term as president. Sani, who disclosed this in a chat with OSUNREPORT, underscored the dangers of split within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election....

Northerners will not vote Atiku to protect 2031 – Ex-ACF Sec Gen, Sani Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Anthony Sani, has said 4a majthe ority of Northerners would not agree to vote for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential …

Data Protection: Why most cyber attacks on MDAs are successful – NDPC boss

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has attributed about 94.7% of data breaches and attacks to the lack of skilled personnel, especially in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, stated this at the flag-off of the Technical and Organisational Drill on Data Protection Measures for IT Administrators Across MDAs, going on in Abuja....

Data Protection: Why most cyber attacks on MDAs are successful – NDPC boss The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has attributed about 94.7% of data breaches and attacks to the lack of skilled personnel, especially in Nigeria. The N…

Christian group alleges religious exclusion in Nasarawa APC, warns of political fallout

A socio-political organisation, Integrity Youth Alliance, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State of marginalising Christian politicians in the party’s recent political processes, warning that the trend could have far-reaching electoral consequences ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised concerns over what it described as an imbalance in the distribution of key elective positions within the ruling party, particularly following the emergence of Muslim candidates for the governorship seat and the three senatorial districts in the state....

Christian group alleges religious exclusion in Nasarawa APC, warns of political fallout A socio-political organisation, Integrity Youth Alliance, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State of marginalising Christian politicians in the party’s recent political p…