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June 1, 2026

NAHCON commends stakeholders for hitch-free 2026 hajj operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has commended stakeholders for their contribution to ensuring a successful 2026 hajj operation in Saudi Arabia.

NAHCON officials
June 1, 2026

Economic cost of tobacco consumption in Nigeria is N211 billion annually: NTCA

The economic burden of tobacco consumption in Nigeria totals roughly N211.2 billion annually, spanning direct healthcare costs and indirect losses from illness and premature death.

Nigerians smoking
June 1, 2026

Ibadan: Public schools shut down as teachers comply with NUT directive

“Only WAEC candidates and teachers involved in the examination process are expected to be in school,” a teacher in Ibadan said.

Public school
June 1, 2026

Bandits kill seven in Gwon-Ajang in fresh Plateau attack

Bandits attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Foron district, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau, killing at least seven people. They raided the village on Sunday night.

Gunmen
June 1, 2026

Diaspora Deaths: Faces of Nigerians murdered abroad in cold blood

Many Nigerians have been killed in several countries under varying circumstances. What should have been stories of success abroad have, in several cases, ended abruptly.

Diaspora Deaths: Faces of Nigerians murdered abroad
June 1, 2026

Deputy Senate whip tasks Izzi people on unity

Deputy Senate whip Onyekachi Nwebonyi has urged the people of the Izzi clan to desist from divisive actions and follow their leaders to promote unity and development.

Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi
June 1, 2026

Federal workers give Tinubu ultimatum, reject N100,000 minimum wage proposal

The workers’ body further gave President Bola Tinubu a 30-day ultimatum to tackle insecurity, kidnappings, killings and economic hardship facing Nigerians.

Protesting federal workers, Tinubu sleeping
May 31, 2026

International Friendly: Super Falcons coach invites Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 20 others for Senegal

Home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, England-based Rofiat Imuran, Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah and defender Tosin Demehin made the cut.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade
May 31, 2026

APP unveils 2027 candidates for Lagos governorship, senatorial, assembly elections

Mr Onwumelu expressed confidence in the candidates’ ability to advance the party’s programmes and provide effective representation if elected.

Action Peoples Party (APP)