A civic organisation, Democracy Watch Frontiers (DWF), has condemned what it described as opposition-sponsored protests aimed at undermining the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying such actions amount to a cynical exploitation of the suffering of victims of insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, 31 May, 2026, the group’s Publicity Secretary, Danjuma Ahmed, warned Nigerians against attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2027 general elections through misinformation and emotionally charged narratives. According to the organisation, certain political actors are deliberately seeking to discredit the government by exploiting security challenges and other national concerns for…
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Suspected armed bandits have abducted a former Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), and his wife in Katsina State, in what security sources described as a daring attack along a major route in the state. PRNigeria gathered that the retired senior military officer and his wife were travelling through Matazu Local Government Area on Saturday morning when their vehicle was ambushed by heavily armed gunmen. A security source familiar with the incident disclosed that the attackers intercepted the couple’s vehicle and whisked them away to an unknown destination. According to the source, the driver of the…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace, unity and development of Gombe State, assuring citizens that the remarkable progress recorded over the past seven years will be safeguarded and consolidated for the benefit of present and future generations. The Governor gave the assurance Friday while receiving the Emir of Gombe, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR, alongside members of the Gombe Emirate Council who paid him the traditional Sallah homage at the Government House, Gombe. Welcoming the monarch, Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed appreciation…
By Ismaila Uba Misilli Today marks the seventh anniversary of the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, as Governor of Gombe State: seven years of leadership that have steadily reshaped the political, economic and developmental ecosystem of the state. Anniversaries such as this offer an opportunity for reflection, assessment and honest evaluation. In the case of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the past seven years tell a compelling story of vision, discipline, reforms and transformational governance. When he assumed office in 2019, Gombe State faced enormous challenges. Public infrastructure had deteriorated, internally generated revenue was weak, institutions were fragile, while critical…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a mother and her daughter for allegedly defrauding a Malta-based victim of more than ₦18 million in a romance scam, while security operatives have launched a manhunt for the alleged mastermind who remains at large. The arrests were confirmed on Wednesday,27May, 2026, by the NPF-NCCC following a forensic investigation that uncovered a cross-border cyber fraud syndicate operating from Lagos. Investigators said funds transferred by the victim from Malta were routed through multiple Nigerian bank accounts before ending up in an Ecobank account belonging to one of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, 29 May, 2026, commissioned new and upgraded health infrastructure across all six geopolitical zones of the country, marking the largest single-day commissioning of federal health investments in Nigeria’s history. The events form part of the nationwide commissioning programme marking the third anniversary of his administration. The President inaugurated the newly completed Bola Tinubu Specialist Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja—a two-storey facility purpose-built for integrated specialist and VIP healthcare. It comprises eight consulting rooms, twin theatre suites, dedicated Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) departments, a fully equipped laboratory, a pharmacy,…
The Women Leader for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Arabinrin Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com learnt that Arabinrin Adesanya died on Thursday, 28 May, 2026 in Lagos after a prolonged illness. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed shock and sadness over the death of Arabinrin Adesanya, describing her demise as a huge loss to the party and the nation. In a condolence message, Governor Abiodun said the late APC chieftain was a committed party loyalist, grassroots mobiliser, and passionate advocate for women inclusion in politics and governance. The Governor noted that the deceased devoted her life to…
By Akeem Busari Tributes and accolades have been pouring in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marks his third year in office. Expectedly, there have also been hard and subtle criticism. Yet, against all odds, some watchers of the society and discerning minds, including professionals in various walks of life, have decidedly rated his government high. A group of prominent young professionals under the aegis of Young Professionals For Tinubu (YP4T), have joined the fray, not to join issues on the actions and inactions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, but to highlight some of the government’s significant contributions…
Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered attires, rhythmic traditional music, and elegant displays by the Regberegbe groups, reaffirming Ojude-Oba’s status as one of Africa’s most iconic cultural festivals. Visitors, tourists, dignitaries, and sons and daughters of Ijebuland from across Nigeria and the diaspora gathered to witness the colourful spectacle, which combined tradition, fashion,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that an inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, was robbed of valuables worth more than ₦120 million during a recent search operation. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, the agency described the allegation as false, misleading, and inconsistent with established custodial procedures. According to the statement, the operation in question was a routine security search conducted in line with standard operating procedures aimed at maintaining security, order, and discipline within the facility. The Service said all prohibited items recovered…