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 Gov. Uba Sani Chooses Reconciliation Over Confrontation, Peace Over Crisis — Bobai, SSA Public Affairs  The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Uba Sani on Public Affairs, Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, has defended the Governor's commitment to democracy, peace, and political inclusion, insisting that recent developments within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State demonstrate a leadership style built on tolerance, reconciliation, and respect for divergent opinions. Speaking with journalists in Sabon Tasha, Hon. Bobai dismissed claims by some political actors that Governor Uba Sani is intolerant of criticism, arguing that the Governor's handling of political disagreements since assuming office has proven otherwise. According to him, Governor Uba Sani has consistently demonstrated restraint and maturity in the face of provocation, allowing political opponents and critics to freely express their views without fear of persecution. "Governor Uba Sani is not the tyra...

 Kaduna North Lawmaker, Bello El-Rufai Announces New Classroom Construction Projects In Three Schools The Member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has announced a new phase of his education intervention programme aimed at improving learning infrastructure across the constituency. According to the lawmaker, the initiative follows the successful construction of an additional block of classrooms at LEA Rafin Guza in Kawo Ward, which also included landscaping and beautification works. He noted that the latest intervention is part of ongoing efforts to expand access to quality education and enhance learning conditions for students. Following assessments of educational needs within the constituency, three schools have been selected for the construction of additional blocks of three classrooms each.  The beneficiaries are Government Secondary School Asma'u Maikarfi in Unguwan Shanu (Unguwar Shanu/Abakwa Ward), Gov...

 EFCC Arraigns Husband, Wife for N1bn Fraud in Ado-Ekiti The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arraigned a self-styled native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged contract scam to the tune of N1,098,961,500 (One Billion, Ninety-Eight Million, Six Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only. The couple were arraigned before Justice Abubakar Usman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on a six-count charge bordering of obtaining money by false pretence and retention of proceeds of crime contrary to Section 17(a) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004. Taiwo and Omotola ran into trouble when a widow, Anazia Colina Kenechukwu, a proprietor of a private school in Delta State, petitioned the EFCC alleging that the first defendant, Taiwo, approached her to finance a road construction contract purportedly awarded to him by the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Kenechukwu further all...

 IGP DISU HOSTS 11TH MEETING OF INTERPOL NATIONAL CENTRAL BUREAU HEADS IN ABUJA, CALLS FOR UNIFIED WEST AFRICAN FRONT AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL CRIME The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC(+), NPM, on Monday, 8th June 2026, presided over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa at Johnwood Hotel, Abuja.  The gathering brought together NCB heads from sixteen West African nations alongside senior representatives of the INTERPOL General Secretariat and regional security bodies. In his address, IGP Disu painted a candid picture of the threat environment confronting the west-africa sub-region. Human trafficking syndicates, arms dealers, drug networks, cyber fraudsters, money launderers, terrorist financiers, and violent extremist groups all share one defining characteristic: they operate without regard for national borders. The IGP was emphatic that the region's success depends not on any single country's efforts, but...

 Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest Riot police fired tear gas to disperse ​scores of protesters rallying on Monday ‌against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya's capital. Officers moved in and ​arrested at least nine people, including former ​Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the ⁠main entrance of Nairobi National Park, Reuters ​reporters said. The Kenya Wildlife Service has defended ​the project, saying it will expand an animal orphanage on the site, Africa's only wildlife reserve within ​a capital city. Protesters - who waved placards ​marked with "Nature is not vacant land" and other slogans - ‌say ⁠the plans, including a parking area for more than 1,000 vehicles, will encroach on one of Kenya's most famous protected areas. The ​park lies ​just 10km (6 ⁠miles) from Nairobi's central business district. Rhinos, lions, buffalo and leopards ​can be seen against the ​backdrop ⁠of the city's skyline....

 Plane Sent to Pick Up Yadier Molina Crashes in Dominican Republic, Two Crew Members Lose Lives A private aircraft that was scheduled to pick up former baseball star Yadier Molina and his family in Texas crashed in the Dominican Republic, resulting in the loss of both crew members on board. According to airport officials, the accident happened on June 7 at La Romana International Airport.  The aircraft, a Gulfstream 200, had only two people on board, pilot Erick Javier Diago and co-pilot Ruddy Ghazal, both American citizens. Authorities said the jet had departed for Austin, Texas, but encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. The crew reportedly attempted to return to the airport for an emergency landing before the situation turned tragic. Video footage circulating online appears to show the aircraft making a hard landing on the runway before bouncing several times. Moments later, it struck the ground again and burst into flames. Molina later confirmed that the aircraft ...

 HAJJ 2026: LAGOS PILGRIMS TO BEGIN HOMEBOUND JOURNEY ON MONDAY, JUNE 8 The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the recently concluded 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin their journey home on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Amir-ul-Hajj and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode disclosed this in a statement released by the Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, on Friday in Makkah. According to the statement, the pilgrims will be airlifted in line with the schedule released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the first flight departs on June 8, followed by additional flights on Wednesday, June 10; Thursday, June 11; Friday, June 12; and the final flight on Saturday, June 13. While wishing the pilgrims a safe trip, Layode urged them to adhere strictly to the approved luggage allowance - two 23 kg bags and one 8 kg hand luggage - and...

 LASHMA VISITS QUADRUPLETS WHO LOST THEIR MOTHER AT BIRTH, GIVES FREE HEALTH INSURANCE, BABY ITEMS TO FAMILY The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its commitment to ensure that the Quadruplets who lost their Mother at birth, Mrs. Charity Anani, have access to quality healthcare services, has given the babies and their father, Mr. Paul Anani, free Health Insurance.  The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, during the visit and presentation of gifts to the family at Ikotun, commiserated with the Anani's family over the demise of the mother of the Quadruplets. She prayed that God would repose her life and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.  Dr. Zamba explained that the Agency decided to visit the Quadruplets and present them with various gift items, to ensure their good health and wellness especially as their mother is not alive to care for them.  She added that with the free H...

 On this day, 28 years ago, General Sani Abacha passed away in mysterious circumstances on Monday, June 8, 1998. This photo, taken on Saturday, March 21, 1998, with Pope John Paul II, was taken three and a half months before Abacha died. General Abdulsalami Abubakar is immediately behind and to Abacha's right.  Interestingly, it was widely reported and never denied that on June 8, 1998, the day he died, General Abacha had planned to retire then Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who was at the time the Chief of Defence Staff. As fate would have it, General Abdulsalami Abubakar became Head of State on June 9, 1998, the day after he was to have been retired.  His sudden death also saved the life of his deputy, Lt. General Oladipo Diya, and five others, who had been sentenced to death on Tuesday, April 28, 1998, for plotting a coup against General Abacha.  Ironically, General Diya would almost certainly have automatically become Head of State after General Abacha's dea...

 LAWMA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, VOWS TO SUSTAIN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL DUMPING The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned the attack on its enforcement officers during a routine environmental monitoring and compliance operation conducted on Sunday along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Commenting on the incident, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, warned against any form of obstruction of enforcement and other lawful activities of the Authority, following an attack on LAWMA operatives by suspected illegal waste operators at Mazamaza Bus Stop. According to him, the Authority remains committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public infrastructure from activities that undermine sanitation standards across the State. The incident occurred at Mazamaza Bus Stop, shortly after Festac First Gate, where LAWMA operatives encountered individuals who engaged in illegal waste disposal activities. While carryin...

 Nollywood Star Adunni Ade Welcomes Baby Girl, Addresses Critics: "No Home Was Broken" Celebrated Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has given her fans the ultimate birthday surprise by announcing the arrival of her baby daughter. In a deeply emotional social media post, the movie star opened up about her highly private two-year journey into motherhood, which she deliberately kept away from the glitz and glamour of the public eye. For Adunni, the path to this beautiful milestone was not without its hurdles. She admitted to facing quiet struggles and challenging moments behind the scenes, all of which ultimately strengthened her resolve and brought her closer to her ultimate blessing. Prioritizing Peace Over Publicity Explaining her decision to keep her pregnancy and childbirth under wraps, the actress emphasized that guarding her peace was her top priority. She noted that while public figures are often expected to share every detail of their lives, some milestones are best nurtured...

 Ayra Starr Fires Back at Fashion Critics: 'I’m Going to Wear Way Worse' Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr is never one to back down from a style debate. The Gen Z icon has once again found herself at the center of social media chatter after a recent video surfaced showing her alongside fellow music powerhouse Tiwa Savage. Rather than ignoring the waves of fashion policing, the singer delivered a characteristically bold clapback that has fans and critics alike talking. The online uproar began when a TikTok video started circulating, showing Ayra Starr wearing a unique ensemble consisting of a black top, a sheer polka-dot skirt, and a striking pink gele (traditional Nigerian head tie). While some praised her experimental boundary-pushing style, others were quick to criticize her stylist or voice disappointment over the unconventional pairing. See the viral moment that sparked the debate below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZUoG6SCSqh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Ayra Starr's ...

 "It Was Politics": Olusegun Obasanjo Exposes Truth Behind Sharia Law in Nigeria Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on the historical controversy surrounding the implementation of Sharia law in northern Nigeria, asserting that the movement was heavily driven by political expediency rather than genuine religious devotion. Speaking on the highly debated topic, the elder statesman recalled the intense deliberations that took place during his tenure as military head of state, particularly during the sessions of the Constituent Assembly where Sharia law emerged as a major flashpoint of national division. The Constituent Assembly Debate According to Obasanjo, the push for the Sharia Court of Appeal was intensely championed by certain northern leaders. Seeking to understand the true motivation behind the aggressive push, Obasanjo decided to privately confront one of the prominent northern elites of that era. "I was military head of state and Sharia becam...

 Grammy-Winning Nigerian Songwriter Talay Riley Tragically Stabbed to Death in London at 35 The global music industry is mourning the tragic loss of Mark Yinka Orabiyi, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter professionally known as Talay Riley. The highly talented artist has passed away at the age of 35 following a fatal knife attack in East London. Details of the Silvertown Incident According to reports from the Newham Recorder, the devastating incident took place around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown. First responders and emergency services rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the call, but despite their best efforts, they were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that a formal murder investigation has been launched. Homicide detectives from the specialist crime command are actively leading the inquiries to uncover the circumstances surrounding the attack and apprehend tho...

 Kogi State First Lady Distributes Food Items & Empowers 500 In Okunland Wife of the Kogi State Governor Sefinat Ahmed Ododo, has distributed food items and empowered 500 women and vulnerable persons in Okunland with additional cash grant of fifty thousand naira each, as part of efforts to alleviate hardship and improve their livelihoods. Ajibola Christopher reports that the event held in Kabba Bunu local government area, brought beneficiaries from across the five local government areas of the zone. More photos below. 

 Blackout Hits Obosi as Storm Damages Power Infrastructure, Residents Cry Out for EEDC Intervention   By Chiedu Uche Okoye Residents of Obosi in Idemili North LGA have been without electricity for weeks after a storm damaged power installations in the ancient town, forcing artisans and small businesses to shut down or spend heavily on fuel. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms recently felled electric poles, snapped high-tension wires, and destroyed the Eke Obosi transformer. Since then, the community has been in total darkness. The blackout has crippled economic activities. Hairdressers, welders, and other artisans said they can no longer work efficiently. “I have spent a fortune buying fuel for my generator since the light went off,” said Amaka Ude, a hairdresser in the area. “Before now, we barely enjoyed steady power. Now it’s complete darkness at night.” Community leaders say the situation has also worsened security concerns. Mr. De Gaulle Offor, President of Ire Village, Obo...

 Georgia- A 3-month-old baby girl passed away after being attacked  by a Cane Corso. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Office were called to a home in the Hillwood subdivision in West Augusta, Georgia, at 9:21 a.m. yesterday morning, Saturday, June 6th. Once at the residence, deputies discovered 3 month old Zamora Robinson suffering fatal injuries consistent with a dog attack.  The 6-bedroom home is a foster home that has several foster children residing there currently.  There is also a Cane Corso that lives inside of the home. Deputies quickly removed all the occupants of the home and began an investigation.   Richland County Coroner, Mark Bowen, pronounced Zamora deceased on scene and determined that she had in fact, passed away as a result of injuries from a serious dog attack. The Cane Corso was removed from the home by Richland County Animal Services. The mother, Cari Robinson, had been staying in the home with her former foster mother after...

 Mauritius rejects reported US proposal to purchase Chagos Islands Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands after the Telegraph reported that the White House was considering a plan to buy the islands from Mauritius. "The Mauritian government has taken note of the information reported by the Telegraph. As at today, it has not received any official proposal and has not been approached, either directly or indirectly, by the US administration regarding a separate agreement concerning Diego Garcia or the Chagos Archipelago," it said in a statement, Reuters reported. The Telegraph reported on Sunday that the plan was among several options being drafted by the White House, in a paper aimed at providing alternatives to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ceding sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius.

 Senator Danjuma La’ah Defects From APC, Secures NDC Governorship Ticket In Kaduna Former senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Danjuma La’ah, has reportedly left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing concerns over the conduct of the APC senatorial primaries. La’ah said he was dissatisfied with the arrangements and delegate selection process used during the primaries, arguing that the exercise lacked sufficient transparency.  He alleged that the process favored the incumbent senator, Sunday Marshall Katung, whom he described as the preferred candidate of the state leadership. Shortly after his defection, La’ah emerged as the NDC’s governorship candidate for the forthcoming Kaduna State election. The APC, however, has maintained that its primaries were conducted in accordance with party guidelines and reflected the wishes of its members. Supporters of Governor Uba Sani have rejected allegations of irregula...

 Kaduna Academy Graduate, Zadok Yohanna Completes Premier League Move To Brighton Kaduna-based Ikon Allah Football Academy has celebrated a landmark achievement following the transfer of its former player, Zadok Yohanna, to English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton confirmed on Saturday that the highly rated Nigerian winger has agreed a five-year contract with the club after an impressive breakthrough season with Swedish side AIK Stockholm.  The move is expected to be completed when the summer transfer window officially opens. Yohanna's rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Less than two years after leaving Kaduna for Europe, the 18-year-old has attracted attention from several top clubs across the continent before ultimately choosing Brighton, a club renowned for developing young talents. The winger began his football journey at Ikon Allah Football Academy, where coaches and teammates witnessed first-hand the dedication, discipline, and talent that...