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…
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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…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has visited two officers of the agency receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja, following injuries sustained during a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory. The injured officers, Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu Ibrahim, were attacked while participating in a raid on a notorious drug joint in Dawaki on May 15, 2026. During the visit on Monday, Marwa sympathized with the officers and assured them of the agency’s full support, including comprehensive medical care until they fully recover.…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated all the Muslim brothers and sisters in the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir, describing the occasion as a sacred festival of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love and devotion to Almighty Allah. He also called on the Muslim communities in the country to support the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Professor Yilwatda noted that Eid el-Kabir remains one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, symbolising the virtues of selflessness, unity, compassion, tolerance and total submission to the will of God,…
The Coordinator of Renewed Hope Engineers, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, has expressed the group’s readiness to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Owolabi, a member of the Governing Board, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), representing the South-West, said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, 25 May, 2026. The coordinator, who is also a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, added that the group supported the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the confidence reposed in the administration of President BolaTinubu. She said the association was fully prepared to mobilise its members and professional…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ogun State and across the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love, and peaceful coexistence as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. In his Sallah message, Governor Abiodun said Eid-el-Kabir remains a significant spiritual occasion that teaches humanity the importance of faith, selflessness, tolerance, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah. The governor called on residents of the state to continue to live in peace and harmony, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, noting that unity and mutual…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has formally presented the official results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ogun East Senatorial District to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Abiodun, who emerged as the APC candidate for the Ogun East Senatorial District election, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God, President Tinubu, party leaders, stakeholders, and the people of Ogun East for the confidence and trust reposed in him throughout the primary process. The Governor commended the President and leader of the party for his inclusive democratic policies, particularly his insistence on direct primaries, which he said have enabled members…