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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu AHEAD of the June 12 Democracy day, the Amalgamation of Regional Youth Organizations of Nigeria (ARYON) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive as the administration continues efforts to address the country’s economic and governance challenges. The coalition also endorsed the forthcoming Renewed Hope Youth Festival scheduled for June 12 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, describing it as a platform for youth empowerment, leadership development, national integration and talent discovery. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday,ARYON National President, Mallam Ibrahim Ibrahim, said it had…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains politically strong across the North-West and the North in general to record an overwhelming victory. According to Matawalle, no amount of propaganda, misinformation, or politically motivated attacks by opposition elements would distract the President from delivering on his mandate to Nigerians. He said that some opposition groups, particularly in the North-West, have resorted to spreading false narratives and exaggerating security challenges in an attempt to undermine the achievements of the Tinubu administration. “The opposition is uncomfortable with…

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s performance in their friendly match against Portugal on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions faced the 2016 European champions in what was Portugal’s final preparation match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estádio Dr. magalhães Pessoa, but suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the encounter. Pedro Neto opened the scoring for the hosts, but Akor Adams’ sixth international goal restored parity before half-time. However, Juventus forward Francisco Conceição produced a stunning strike in the second half to seal victory for Portugal. Bruno Onyemaechi and Jakub Kaminski during the Poland vs Nigeria match. Copyright: xJakubxPorzyckixImago…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Thursday expressed concern that allegations of corruption within Nigeria’s electoral system continue to erode public confidence in the country’s democratic process. Akume stated this while delivering a lecture at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Speaking on the theme, “27 Years of Democratic Governance: Achievements, Challenges and the Road Ahead,” the SGF said Nigeria had recorded significant democratic gains since returning to civilian rule in 1999 but warned that persistent concerns about electoral integrity remained a threat to…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa A coalition of aspirants in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries has denounced what it described as a malicious and distracting attempt to link the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, to the peaceful protests staged last week over the party’s primaries. In a strongly worded statement signed by prominent party figures and released to the press on Wednesday, June 10, the group insisted that the demonstration was a spontaneous expression of dissatisfaction by aspirants and their supporters across Lagos State.…

Zamfara State Police Command Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued several abducted travellers following a fierce gun battle with armed bandits along the Anka–Bukuyum road in Zamfara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development on Thursday via his official X handle, citing security sources familiar with the operation. According to the sources, the rescue mission was carried out on the evening of June 10 after police received actionable intelligence on the movement and activities of armed bandits operating along the axis. The operatives reportedly mobilised swiftly to the area and engaged the criminals in a gun…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf …Urges pilgrims to renew voter cards                                                                                                                    Amid heightening political climate, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf says he is rather not “losing sleep” over the activities of opposition ahead of next year’s election, insisting only God decides who becomes next Governor in Kano State. Although, he expressed confidence of emerging victorious in one of the highly anticipated poll in Nigeria, Gov. Yusuf was quick to ask the 2026 Kano pilgrims to renew their voter cards to secure his second term in office. The Governor made the known while addressing the state pilgrims and Hajj officials in Makkah,…

Patrick Odey The founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Apostle John Okoriko, has decried the high rate of suicide, especially among Christians in the country, urging them to desist from suicidal thoughts and other forms of self-destruction despite the prevailing economic hardship in the country. Okoriko stated this during the monthly interactive service in Uyo on Sunday The evangelist urged Nigerians to be patient in life despite the prevailing harsh economic realities, emphasising that there are always good days ahead. According to him many people rush to harm themselves because of one issue or another,…

55-time SPFL winners Rangers have submitted a ₦9bn offer for a Super Eagles defender after they parted ways with club legend James Tavernier at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 34-year-old announced he’d be bringing his 11-year stint at Ibrox to an end after the Gers lost out to Hearts and Celtic in the race for the SPFL. In 565 games for Rangers, Tavernier scored 144 goals and provided148 assists, accruing the most goal contributions in history for a full-back. The gap at right-back now means the Scottish Giant have to find a worthy replacement for their outgoing…

The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District of Edo State, Senator Joseph Ikpea, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the proactive steps taken to prevent the mass abduction of students in the state. Okpebholo had on Tuesday instructed the temporary closure of three schools, Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School, in Akoko Edo in Edo North following an alert raised by the Department of State Security on the plan by bandits to attack some schools in the state. Ikpea said that by closing some of the schools prone to the threat, Governor Okpebholo had shown…