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Kidnapping and rescue operations dominated this morning’s major headlines, with reports that tough terrain and fears of casualties are slowing efforts to free abducted victims in Oyo and Borno states, while gunmen killed a vigilante and abducted four residents in Abuja. In politics, the Independent National Electoral Commission has voided primaries conducted after May 30, a decision that could affect preparations for the 2027 general election. The Nigeria Democratic Congress, meanwhile, defended its party primaries and denied allegations that it imposed candidates. Below are the top stories for Friday morning, June 5. Oyo, Borno abductions: Tough terrain, casualty fears stall…
All 69 students admitted to a hospital after a suspected gas leak at a school in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday, have been discharged, while investigations into the cause of the incident continue. The state Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, said most of the affected students received treatment and were discharged on Wednesday, while the remaining seven students who stayed overnight at the hospital were discharged on Thursday after their conditions improved. The commissioner gave the update on Thursday while addressing concerns over the third gas leak incident recorded within two months in parts of Ijebu-Ode and its environs, which…
Colombian pop superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. The pair will take to the stage at Estadio Azteca on 11 June ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, performing *Dai Dai*, the tournament’s official anthem. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Dai Dai is a celebration of football’s power to unite people across cultures and continents,” FIFA said in a statement announcing the performance.” The title of the song, an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go”…
The Child Protection Network Nigeria, in collaboration with a coalition of non-governmental organisations, has called for urgent strengthening of child protection systems across the country. This is as they urged federal and state authorities to establish sustainable structures for the safety, rescue, and reintegration of abducted students and teachers. The Oyo State Coordinator of CPN, Rosemary Odigbo, made the call on Thursday during a press briefing held at the organisation’s secretariat in Ikolaba, Ibadan. Her call is against the backdrop of the abduction of pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community High School, Ahoro-Esienle; and L.A.…
US-based AI firm Anthropic warns AI development is advancing at a pace that could soon see agents building, training and improving themselves without human input — recommending a slowdown in development.In a blog post published Thursday, Marina Favaro, lead at the Anthropic Institute, and Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said agents can already run code themselves, delegate hours of work to other agents and could be on the cusp of taking over completely.“For most of AI’s history, humans drove every step in its development cycle. But at Anthropic, we are delegating a growing share of AI development to AI systems themselves,…
Ellen Pompeo is returning to television in a new capacity with the upcoming show Chicks. Multiple outlets confirmed in June 2026 that Hulu ordered a pilot for the Chicks. The dramedy will star Pompeo. She will also serve as an executive producer on the series alongside collaborator Laura Holstein via Pompeo’s Calamity Jane production company. The Hulu show is based on an original idea from writer Katie Robbins. Robbins reportedly was inspired to create the show after having a conversation with Pompeo on the set of Good American Family. The limited series, which premiered on Hulu in 2025, was Pompeo’s…
The FCT Police Command has debunked reports of an attempted kidnapping in a primary school in the Gbagalape area of Nyanya in the territory. There were reports on Thursday of an attempted kidnapping of pupils in Phase 1 Primary School in the area. But in a statement by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the command said after extensive searches and investigation around the community, it could not establish any kidnapping incident or arrest anybody in connection with the alleged incident. “On the 4th of June, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m, officers of the FCT Police Command attached to Nyanya Division received…
The Super Eagles have received a boost ahead of next week’s international friendly against Portugal, with Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian Akpan joining the team’s camp in Lisbon. Team officials confirmed on Thursday that 19 players travelled from Poland to Portugal following Nigeria’s recent friendly outing in Warsaw as preparations continue for the high-profile encounter. However, striker Rafiu Durosinmi was excused from joining the delegation to attend to private matters. Iwobi’s arrival strengthens Nigeria’s midfield options, while Akpan will be hoping to impress Head Coach Eric Chelle as the Franco-Malian tactician continues to assess both established stars and emerging…
The House of Representatives has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to stop rejecting members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to them for the mandatory one-year national service.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei during plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion, Ambaiowei expressed concern over what he described as the growing practice by government establishments of rejecting corps members assigned to them, a development he said was denying young graduates valuable opportunities to gain practical work experience and contribute to national development. According to him, the trend has left…
A pressure group within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has called on the party’s governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, to select a running mate from Kebbi South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group, operating under the banner of the Kebbi ADC Unity Forum, specifically recommended Paul Gambo Tase for the deputy governorship position, arguing that the choice would promote equity, inclusiveness and regional balance within the party. The forum’s coordinator, Garba Abdulkareem, made the call in a statement issued on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, Tase, a former Labour Party governorship candidate and an…
