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Kidnappers Abduct Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister and Twins; Videos Emerge
Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin sons were kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan on June 3, 2026. The family has confirmed the abduction
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Gov. Umo Eno Fires Aide Over Demands for Tinubu’s Resignation
Osborne Okon, media aide to Akwa Ibom’s Political Adviser, was dismissed after a Facebook post saying Tinubu should resign. He called the sacking insulting.
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Davido Tapped to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 LA Concert
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Legislature
Three House Members Quit APC, Join PRP And ADC
Three House of Representatives members defected from the APC on June 3, 2026, citing internal disputes and constituency consultations. Rabilu Bala joined the PRP, while Abubakar Zango and Abdullahi moved to the ADC.
Foreign Relations
US Congress Directs State Dept to Engage Nigeria on Nnamdi Kanu
The US Congress has directed the Secretary of State to engage Nigeria over Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment. The resolution calls for constitutional and human rights compliance and references UN findings on arbitrary detention.
Africa
Kenya Protesters Reject US Proposal to Build Ebola Quarantine
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CBN Says Cash Will Lose Dominance By 2028, Targets 95% Inclusion
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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.
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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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 Japanese Yen Japan | 160.0486 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | 5.0737 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | 1.3895 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.7798 |
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