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  NUT Directs Oyo Teachers to Withdraw Services Over Abducted Colleagues The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers across the state to withdraw their services indefinitely following the continued abduction of some teachers and learners. In a circular dated May 31, 2026, and signed by the State Secretary of the union, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode, the NUT said the directive takes effect from Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The notice, addressed to elected state officers, SWEC members, head teachers, principals, and teachers in public schools, stated that the action was in compliance with a fresh directive from the national leadership of the union. According to the union, the decision was necessitated by the prolonged detention of their abducted colleagues and students, with no clear indication of their rescue or release by the kidnappers. The NUT expressed concern that the lingering situation has cre...

 Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has appealed to residents to forgive the shortcomings of his administration and those of elected lawmakers, while urging them to renew their support for the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the appeal on Sunday, during a democracy Thanksgiving Service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, held to commemorate the third anniversary of his administration. Addressing worshippers, government officials, political stakeholders and religious leaders, Nwifuru acknowledged that mistakes may have been made by his government, members of the National Assembly and the Ebonyi State House of Assembly in the course of serving the people. Despite the challenges, he called on the people of the state to remain supportive of their elected representatives. He appealed, “Please forgive us; forgive me, the National Assembly members and the House of Assembly members. Forgive our shortcomings and vote for us again.” Refl...

Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen, has issued an official statement in response to comments made by head coach Eric Chelle during a recent interview. He wrote: "ljust got off the phone with Coach Eric Chelle regarding the comments about me in his recent interview. Unfortunately, his words have been taken out of context and blown out of proportion. He has great respect for Galatasaray, follows most of our games, and never intended to create any controversy. lappreciate the conversation, the opportunity to always represent my country, and I look forward to continuing to work with him. He is a great coach whom I respect a lot, and I kindly ask everyone to disregard the speculation surrounding this matter. Thank you for your consistent Support".

 Brad Pitt crushed with family blow as another child moves to legally drop his famous last name for personal reasons Maddox Jolie, the eldest son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has reportedly taken formal steps to distance himself from his father by legally dropping “Pitt” from his surname.  The 24-year-old filed documents to change his full name to Maddox Chivan Jolie, citing personal reasons. He had already begun using “Jolie” professionally, as seen in the credits of his mother’s film Couture, where he worked as assistant director.  This marked a shift from his earlier credit in Jolie’s 2024 Netflix project Maria, where he was listed under the Jolie-Pitt name. Brad Pitt’s relationship with his children has been strained since his 2016 split from Jolie, which involved allegations of abuse that he denied. Their divorce was finalized in December 2024 after years of legal battles.  Maddox, adopted by Jolie in 2002, is not the only child to distance themselves from P...

 IGP DISU WARNS AGAINST MISUSE OF POLICE VIDEOS/ CONTENTS The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for a responsible recording and circulation of police-related videos or contents, warning that any misuse of such content can damage police officers’ morale, mislead the public trust, and generally undermine security operations. IGP cautioned against misleading content, saying officers deserve support as policing challenges grow as the society grow even technologically.         This was at an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, where the IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to accountability, transparency, professionalism, and respect for human rights. IGP Disu, however, stressed that public scrutiny must be balanced with the realities of policing, noting that officers work under difficult and high-risk conditions to keep Nigerians safe. In a statement, The IGP c...

Anambra Govt Reaffirms Stance on Graduation Parties, Warns Against Lavish Graduation Ceremonies By Obiageli Nwankwo The Anambra State Government has restated its policy on graduation ceremonies in schools, clarifying that while graduation events remain permitted, extravagant celebrations and compulsory financial levies on parents are prohibited. The clarification follows public concerns and reports of confusion over the government’s directive prohibiting lavish graduation parties in both primary and secondary schools across the state. Speaking on the issue on May 29, the Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Education, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu said the policy was introduced to reduce unnecessary financial pressure on parents and restore simplicity to school ceremonies. She explained that the government was not abolishing graduation celebrations, but was regulating their conduct to ensure affordability and fairness. “The attention of the Ministry has been drawn to various misi...

 Anambra Govt Sets June 5 Deadline for Mortuary Registration, Threatens Sanctions for Defaulters  ‎ ‎By MaryAnn Chukwuma  ‎ ‎ ‎The Anambra State Government has issued a June 5, 2026 deadline for all mortuary operators in the state to register or renew their licences, warning that sanctions will be applied against non-compliant facilities. ‎ ‎The directive was issued in a public notice released yesterday at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka, by the Ministry of Health. The statement was signed by Dr. Chukwulobelu Ugochukwu, Director of Medical Services, on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike. ‎ ‎According to the Ministry, the directive aligns with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s healthcare reform agenda and the provisions of the Anambra State Public Health Law. The move is aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, ensuring proper operational standards, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and curbing illegal handling and mutilation of cor...

 Menstrual Hygiene: Anambra Ministry of Health Takes Awareness Campaign to Church By Chris Chikelue In commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Department of Adolescent and Reproductive Health, Anambra State Ministry of Health, in partnership with Achieving Health Initiatives and Jassy Millionaire Hub, has taken its menstrual hygiene awareness campaign to adolescents at St. Joseph's Anglican Church, Agu-Awka. The interactive session, facilitated by health workers, focused on educating young girls about menstruation, menstrual hygiene, and the menstrual cycle. Participants were taught what to expect before, during, and after menstruation, as well as the importance of maintaining proper hygiene throughout the process. The adolescents were informed that menstruation can normally begin as early as age nine. They were also advised that if it has not commenced between the ages of 15 and 18, they should seek guidance from parents, guardians, or healthcare professionals for appropriate ...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWING FG VISIT TO OGBOMOSO COMMUNITIES, TINUBU APPROVES 1,000 FOREST GUARDS, DEPLOYS SPECIAL RESCUE TEAM, CONSIDERS MILITARY BASE REQUEST   A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, May 31, 2026, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026.   The delegation conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's deep concern over the incident and his commitment to securing the safe return of the victims.   As part of immediate measures to strengthen security in the area, President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State in collaboration with the state government.   The delegation also informed community leaders and lawmakers that their request for the establishment of a military base in the area would be conveyed t...

 ADC Unveils Kaduna Senatorial Candidates For 2027 Elections The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has completed its primary elections, producing three senatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections. Announcing the results at a press briefing in Kaduna on Sunday, the Chairman of the ADC Primary Elections Committee, Ladan Salihu, said the party had previously concluded its presidential and governorship primaries.  He added that the latest exercise covered the senatorial, House of Representatives, and selected State House of Assembly primaries. Salihu stated that the successful conduct of the primaries demonstrated the party’s dedication to internal democracy and a transparent candidate selection process. He confirmed that all winners emerged in accordance with the party’s guidelines and would represent the ADC in the 2027 general elections. “For Kaduna North Senatorial District, Returning Officer Ibrahim Sidi Bamalli declared Senator Khalid Ibrahim Mustafa...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, DISTURBANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND MISCHIEF AT PDP SECRETARIAT, BAUCHI Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command, attached to 'B' Division GRA, have arrested two suspects in connection with criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace, and mischief following an attack on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Secretariat in Bauchi. According to a situation report received at the Command, on 24th May 2026 at about 1400 hours, unknown persons stormed the PDP Secretariat office located along Maiduguri Bypass while the party’s governorship primary election was in progress. The intruders disrupted the peace of law-abiding citizens, vandalized the campaign banner of the PDP governorship candidate, and damaged the windscreens of several vehicles parked along the roadside before fleeing on motorcycles. Following the incident, which subsequently gained wide attention on social media, the Command ...

 Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot in Intimate London Ceremony Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially tied the knot. The singer, 30, and the actor, 36, exchanged vows during a private ceremony held at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday, May 31. According to photographs published by The Daily Mail and The Sun, the wedding was attended by a small circle of family members and close friends, keeping the celebration intimate and personal. For the occasion, Dua wore a Schiaparelli couture suit dress designed by Daniel Roseberry. She completed the look with matching gloves, Christian Louboutin shoes, and a striking oversized white hat created by Stephen Jones. Callum opted for a classic navy suit and tie as the couple walked hand in hand following the ceremony. Representatives for both stars had not publicly commented on the wedding at the time of reporting. The marriage comes months after Dua confirmed her engagement to Callum in an interview with British Vogue in Jun...

 pSPI 2025 Ranking: Ogun Emerges Nigeria’s Second Best Performing State Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting, a development that further underscores the impact of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA development agenda on the lives of residents. According to the report, Ogun State placed second nationwide, behind only Lagos State, in a comprehensive assessment of governance, economic performance, infrastructure development, and citizen wellbeing. Kaduna, Adamawa, and Niger states completed the top five rankings. The annual pSPI assesses the performance of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using a methodology that combines 70 percent objective performance data with 30 percent citizen perception surveys. The objective component evaluates critical indicators such as fiscal management, infrastructure development, education, healthcare delivery, and economic perfo...

 Guinea polling stations open for legislative elections Guineans voted on Sunday in legislative and municipal elections five years on from a 2021 coup, AFP reported. Almost seven million people were eligible to cast ballots. Voters are electing 147 members of parliament. The Forces Vives de Guinee coalition of the main opposition and civil society groups had called for the election's boycott following the ban of several opposition parties in March 2026. Campaigns unfolded peacefully and the early voter turnout was low, AFP journalists in Conakry reported. Doumbouya's election Doumbouya, who seized power in September 2021, was elected president for a seven-year term last December. He had initially promised to hand power back to civilians at the end of a transition period.

  Israeli forces seize historic Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon advance in more than 25 years  Israeli forces have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in more than 25 years and signaling a major escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The seizure of the mountaintop fortress near the city of Nabatiyeh followed days of airstrikes and fierce ground battles in surrounding villages. Israeli troops fought Hezbollah fighters in the rugged terrain before securing the historic site, which overlooks large portions of southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The latest conflict began on March 2 when Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel following military action by the United States and Israel against Iran, Hezbollah’s primary ally. Since then, Israel has carried out a ground offensive in southern Lebanon, taking control of numerous towns and villages near the border, while Hezbollah has responded...

780 detained after violence erupted across France during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebrations    French authorities detained 780 people after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory turned violent in Paris and other cities across the country Saturday night. Officials said 57 police officers were injured during the unrest, though most suffered minor injuries. Incidents included fires being set, shops being vandalized, vehicles being burned, and an attempted breach of a police station in Paris. Law enforcement reported that the situation was largely brought under control by Sunday. While the majority of supporters celebrated peacefully, the most significant disturbances occurred around the Champs-Élysées and near Parc des Princes stadium, where thousands of fans had gathered to watch the match. Police also intervened several times overnight to prevent groups from blocking major roadways around the French capital. Authorities said inci...

Pirate-themed boat carrying nearly 150 people sinks off Turkey coast, passengers jump into Mediterranean Sea  A pirate-themed tour boat carrying nearly 150 passengers, including children, sank Friday off the coast of Turkey, forcing everyone on board to jump into the Mediterranean Sea as the vessel took on water and rapidly went under. The ship, identified as the “Big Boss Diamond,” was departing on a sightseeing cruise when it began sinking, eventually submerging completely about an hour after the incident began. All passengers were able to safely make it back to shore, and no injuries were reported. At least 20 children were among those on board, along with British tourists, according to reports. Video from the scene appears to show the vessel tipping sharply to one side before sinking quickly. The cause of the incident remains unclear, though some passengers reportedly described possible engine failure and fire. The boat operator has said it plans to continue tours using another...

 Trump says he is 'in no hurry' as US and Iran remain without deal to end fourth-month conflict    The United States and Iran have not yet reached an agreement to end the conflict, entering its fourth month, with President Donald Trump saying Saturday he is in “no hurry” to finalize a deal. In an interview with Lara Trump on Fox News, the president said he is seeking an agreement that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. While he said he would prefer a quick resolution, he stressed that rushing the process would undermine the quality of any deal and warned that military action remains an option if talks fail. “I’d like to say I’m in a hurry because gasoline prices are going to come tumbling down, but if you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal,” Trump said. “And slowly but surely we’re getting, I think, what we want, and if we don’t get what we want we’re going to end it a different way.” “We’re going to make a great deal, [otherw...

 Former NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new federal bribery and wire fraud conspiracy charges in expanded sports betting case Former NBA player Terry Rozier faces new federal bribery and wire fraud conspiracy charges in an expanded sports betting case tied to alleged payments linked to a 2023 NBA game Former NBA player Terry Rozier has been hit with new federal charges, including sports bribery and honest services wire fraud conspiracy, as part of a widening sports betting investigation. A superseding indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn alleges Rozier accepted and solicited a $100,000 bribe in exchange for alerting a group of bettors that he planned to leave a March 2023 game early due to an injury while playing for the Charlotte Hornets. Prosecutors say Rozier worked with others, including co-defendants Marves Fairley and De’Niro Laster, in what they describe as a “predetermined bribe arrangement” designed to allow wagers to be placed based on his early exit. ...

 Otti Emerges Labour Party Consensus Governorship Candidate in Abia Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Labour Party in the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the next general election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that all Labour Party candidates for the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate also emerged through a consensus candidature process, which was subsequently endorsed by delegates across the state’s political wards. Announcing the results on Saturday in Umuahia, the Returning Officer for the Labour Party primary elections in Abia and Chairman of the party’s Electoral Committee, Mrs. Oluchi Opara, said the exercise was conducted through direct primaries across the state. Opara stated that the election complied substantially with the provisions of the Labour Party Constitution, the Electoral Act 2026 and the Labour Party Electoral Guidelines 2026. She added that after voting and collati...

 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to run an inclusive administration in partnership with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi made the declaration on Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, where he formally unveiled Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, as his vice-presidential running mate. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said his administration would depart from the traditional structure in which vice presidents play limited roles, stressing that Kwankwaso would be an active partner in governance. “The government we intend to form will no longer be a government where anybody will say that the vice president is a spare tyre,” Obi said. According to him, decisions under an NDC administration would be taken collectively, with both leaders working as partners to advance the country's development. “The vice president will be a partner because we want to build a...

 Three Arrested Over Death of FUTO Student in Imo Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the death of 21-year-old Christogonus Chinedu Chibuzo, a 100-level student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), who reportedly died under suspicious circumstances on May 30. The Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement, saying preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased, a Cyber Security student and member of the Man O’ War organisation on campus, was allegedly subjected to severe assault by some members of the group following an accusation of theft involving N13,500. According to the police, the suspects identified as Benedict Chukwuemeka, 21, Gospel Kelechi Ikenna, 24, and Anastasia Obioma, 21, all 500-level students of the university, have been taken into custody. Okoye said initial findings indicated that Chibuzo was allegedly restrained and assaulted, resulting in critical injuries. H...

 PDP Caucus Leader Condemns Police Blockade of Convention Venue, Calls It Threat to Democracy The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has condemned the alleged blockade of the party’s convention venue by the Nigeria Police, describing the action as an attack on democratic principles. Speaking during a television interview on Sunday, Agbedi expressed concern over the incident, which occurred ahead of a convention convened by the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the PDP to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. According to Agbedi, police operatives on Saturday barricaded roads leading to the venue of the convention, preventing party members and supporters from gaining access. “They blocked the entire route, denied Nigerians access to the road, and prevented the PDP from using a venue it had lawfully secured for its convention,” he said. He added that despite what he described as an attempt to restri...

 Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and expressed continued support for the administration’s policies and programmes. Tuggar also dismissed reports suggesting that he criticised the President during a recent Hausa-language interview, describing such claims as false and a deliberate misrepresentation of his remarks. In a statement issued on Sunday in Bauchi by his media aide, Abdulkadir Alkassim, the former minister maintained that he remained fully committed to the President’s reform agenda and the success of the ruling All Progressives Congress. “For the avoidance of doubt, Ambassador Tuggar did not criticise or question President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in any way. Any suggestion to the contrary is false and a deliberate distortion of his remarks,” Alkassim stated. He added that Tuggar remains a loyal supporter of the President and is fully committed to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the st...

 Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Visits President Tinubu for Eid Homage While Facing Ongoing EFCC N80.2 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering Trial Former Governor of Kogi State and APC Senatorial Candidate for Kogi Central, His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, on Saturday paid a Sallah homage to Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The visit provided an opportunity to engage in discussions on matters of national importance, governance, and the continued progress of the nation. Bello used the occasion to extend Sallah greetings to the President and commend his leadership and commitment to the development of Nigeria. The former governor reaffirmed his support for the administration’s efforts aimed at strengthening the economy, promoting national unity, and improving the welfare of Nigerians. He also expressed confidence in the President’s vision and ongoing reforms geared towards sustainable growth and developme...

 ADC Stakeholder Petitions Party To Disqualify Bello El-Rufai Over Alleged Constitutional Violations A stakeholder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna North, Hon. Comrade Hussaini Baba, has submitted a petition to the party's national leadership challenging the eligibility of Hon. Bello El-Rufai to contest for the Kaduna North Federal Constituency seat under the ADC platform. Bello El-Rufai, the current representative of Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ADC. In a petition dated May 30, 2026, and addressed to the ADC National Chairman through the party's Kaduna State and Kaduna North chapters, Baba argued that El-Rufai's emergence as the party's candidate contravenes provisions of the ADC constitution governing membership and eligibility for elective office. Describing himself as a concerned stake...

 NDLEA uncovers illicit drug consignments in water purifier machines from Europe - Intercepts cache of military-grade ammunition in Kaduna, arrests couple for drug trafficking  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from Netherlands. The illicit drug consignments, mnainly: ketamine weighing 3kilograms and 199 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy) pills which were carefully hidden in the water purifier machines, were discovered and seized at a courier company in Lagos on Tuesday 26n May 2026. In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives arrested a couple: Musa Sunday and Mercy Sunday, along with another suspect, Salomi Ezekiel, 38, following the seizure of 100 jumbo bags of skunk with a gross weight of 1,246 kilograms from their home at Gonin Gora area of Kaduna on Sunday 24th May. In another interdiction operation in the state, NDLEA officers on patrol along Abuja-Kaduna hi...

 Joy Behar, 83, reveals she wants surgery because her breasts are different sizes: "It drives me nuts!" Joy Behar recently opened up about her thoughts on cosmetic surgery during a candid conversation on *TheJoy Behar recently opened up about her thoughts on cosmetic surgery during a candid conversation on The View.  The 83-year-old comedian revealed her desire to undergo breast augmentation to correct asymmetry, humorously referring to her chest as “Thelma and Louise,” with one side larger than the other.  Her cohosts joined in the discussion, with Sunny Hostin sharing her own experience with breast reduction surgery and Sara Haines joking that natural breasts are “cousins,” while paid-for ones are “twins.”  The lighthearted exchange followed Rosie O’Donnell’s recent revelation about her facelift, which sparked broader conversations about body image and acceptance. O’Donnell, a former cohost of The View, had spoken openly on her Substack about losing 50 pounds and t...

 President Trump is in 'excellent health' after recent medical exam, doctor says Donald Trump received a positive health evaluation following his latest annual physical, with the White House reporting that the president is in “excellent health.”  According to a memo released by physician Capt. Sean Barbabella, Trump showed strong heart, lung, and neurological function, and was deemed fully capable of meeting the demands of the presidency.  The exam, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, marked his third public health check since returning to office last year. Trump later told supporters on Truth Social that the results “checked out perfectly.” One highlight from the report was Trump’s perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a widely used test for cognitive function.  The memo also noted that he had gained 14 pounds since his April 2025 physical, with recommendations provided for diet, exercise, and weight management....