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Atiku Would’ve Won 2027 If He Supported Obi In 2023 – Datti
Datti Baba-Ahmed says Atiku Abubakar would have won the 2027 presidency if he had supported Peter Obi in 2023. He also said no one can come between him and his former “boss”.
Politics
Zack Orji Face Backlash After Leading Pro-Tinubu Rally
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji faces social media backlash after leading Tinubu supporters at an Abuja rally. Critics question celebrities supporting Tinubu amid economic hardship.
Government
Tinubu Assures Nigerians He Will Defeat Terrorists and Bandits
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians his administration will defeat terrorists and bandits and secure release of all captives. Read his full Democracy Day 2026 address details.
Foreign Relations
FG Reschedules Nigerian Evacuation from South Africa to June 10
The Federal Government has rescheduled the evacuation of Nigerian nationals from South Africa from June 8 to Wednesday, June 10 due to logistics challenges. Read details.
Security
Oyo State Demolishes Building Used by Kidnappers in Ibadan
Oyo State Government demolished a building in Ibadan linked to the kidnapping of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons. Read how the hideout was identified and torn down.
Crime And Justice
Accord Party Chairman, Ajibola, Shot in Gun Attack in Osun
Asimiyu Ajibola was hospitalised at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital after gunmen on a motorcycle shot him in Osogbo on Wednesday night. The Osun Police called it a suspected attempted assassination; Ajibola is now stable and receiving treatment.
Nigeria Forex Inflows Rise 31% To $3.7B In May 2026
Nigeria’s forex inflows rose 31% to $3.7B in May 2026 as oil proceeds and domestic supply strengthened the naira to ₦1,372/$. Reserves rebounded to $49.6B.
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Opinions
Opinion: “How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu” – By Farooq Kperogi
In this column, the author contrasts President Tinubu's current governance with his fierce opposition playbook against past leaders. What if Tinubu faced Tinubu? A revealing look at hypocrisy, strategy, and the opposition's failure to fight fire with fire.
Interviews
Interview: Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Insists, “Nothing to Negotiate with Tehran”
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth day, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has defended Washington’s military actions against...
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 British Pound United Kingdom | 0.7484 |
 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | 1,361.19 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | 159.9595 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | 5.1578 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | 1.3928 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.7808 |
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Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026
Tamunosoye Karibi-George representing Bayelsa State has emerged Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26-year-old will represent Nigeria at Miss World Festival in Vietnam August-September.
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Yul Edochie warn men should leave immediately if they catch their wives cheating, warning that forgiveness can only lead to worse developments later.
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Frank Edoho has denied domestic violence and infidelity allegations by his ex-wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, saying the matter is now in court and that the truth will prevail.
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