By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerian children and families that the Federal Government will intensify nationwide rescue operations for abducted schoolchildren and strengthen school security architecture, declaring that affected children are not forgotten and not abandoned, amid renewed concerns over kidnappings in parts of Oyo and Borno States. Tinubu made the assurances via a statement issued on Wednesday, 27 May, 2026, to mark Children’s Day in Abuja,. The President said the intervention became necessary following recent abductions of schoolchildren and teachers in some communities, noting that the celebration coincided with Eid-el-Kabir but was overshadowed by…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on Wednesday, 27 May, 2026, threatened a protest over the outcome of the recently held All Progressives Congress primaries in Lagos State, alleging that the process was skewed in favour of the party’s Justice Forum bloc. Tinubu-Ojo, who spoke during the weekly meeting of market leaders and stakeholders at her office in Alausa, Ikeja, particularly claimed that the results published by the Lagos APC for Mushin Federal Constituency 2, Agege Constituency 2 and Ojokoro constituencies were skewed. The Lagos State chapter of the APC had on Monday, 25 May,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Deputy Editor-in-Chief (DEIC) Multimedia, Lagos, of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Omobolanle Esther Akingbehin, has retired from the News Agency of Nigeria after 17 years of service, expressing gratitude, nostalgia and pride over what she described as a fulfilling and memorable professional journey, reports thegazellenews.com Akingbehin announced the end of her service in a farewell message released at the conclusion of her career with the agency, where she reflected on years of dedication, growth and enduring professional relationships built within the organisation. She described her experience at NAN as more than a career,…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), has approved a 50% fare discount on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The discount takes effect from Tuesday, 26 May, 2026 and will run through Monday, 1 June, 2026. “Accordingly, ticket fares on all NRC passenger train services across the country have been reduced by 50% of the existing approved rates within the stated period. “Passengers who had earlier purchased tickets at the full fare before the announcement will be entitled…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service due to operational exigencies, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com also reports that the suspension was also due to technical advice from the NRC engineers. “The temporary suspension has become necessary to enable the Corporation carry out critical operational assessments aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery on the corridor. “The NRC regrets the inconvenience this development may cause passengers and other stakeholders, and assures the public that efforts are currently ongoing to resolve the issues within the shortest possible time. “Passengers and intending travelers will be duly…
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare Politics, like sports, produces winners and losers. Every competition cannot end with everyone carrying home a trophy, and every election cannot produce multiple winners for a single office. At the conclusion of every democratic contest, there will be celebrations in some camps and disappointment in others. What ultimately distinguishes a mature democracy is not the absence of defeat, controversy or disagreement, but the capacity of participants to display sportsmanship, accept outcomes with dignity, pursue legitimate grievances through lawful channels and place the collective interest of democracy above personal ambitions. The recently concluded primaries of the All…
Tributes, accolades, and glowing commendations have continued to pour in from stakeholders across Nigeria’s media industry as veteran journalist and renowned multimedia broadcaster, Ayaba Omobolanle Esther Akingbehin, formally retires from active service at the News Agency of Nigeria after more than 25 years of meritorious service in journalism and public communication. Described by colleagues and associates as an accomplished media icon, consummate professional, and inspirational newsroom leader, Akingbehin exits the Agency leaving behind an enduring legacy of excellence, dedication, integrity, and transformative journalism. In a heartfelt farewell message released on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026, the outgoing DEIC Multimedia, Lagos, reflected…
The United Nations has described football as more than just a game, saying it serves as a universal language that unites people across borders, cultures and communities. Speaking during the observance of World Football Day held at the Astro Turf in Wuse, Abuja, the National Information Officer and Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Information Centre, Oluseyi Soremekun, said football continues to inspire teamwork, resilience and a shared sense of purpose, values that align closely with the mission of the United Nations. Addressing participants at the event, which featured a football match and fitness activities, Soremekun noted that the programme symbolised…
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, has approved the provision of Haday (sacrificial rams) for 1,725 indigent pilgrims from the state currently participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. The Haday, an important Islamic rite involving the sacrificial slaughter of a ram or other approved livestock, is compulsory for pilgrims observing Hajj al-Tamattu or Hajj al-Qiran — the forms of pilgrimage commonly undertaken by international pilgrims. The ritual, which commemorates the obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), forms a key component of Hajj rites and also serves as an act of charity, with the meat distributed…