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Nigerian activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, for suggesting that she did not play by the rules during the party’s senatorial primaries in Abuja. Ms Yesufu, a member of the NDC, disclosed this in a post on her verified X handle on Thursday. The activist turned politician was an aspirant for the FCT Senatorial primaries of the NDC, which she alleged were manipulated against her. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Dickson, while speaking at the Arise TV programme on Wednesday night, suggested that Ms Yesufu “might not…

Nigeria’s postal revenue surged by 166.8 per cent to N8.1 billion in 2025 from N3.1 billion a year ago, official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday showed as the country’s postal network handled more than 18.2 million mail articles during the year. The statistics office published the details in its Postal Services Data for 2025, which also indicated that the total number of post offices and postal agencies remained unchanged at 2,048. The report revealed that the country operates 730 post offices or departments, 110 head post offices, 667 post shops, 201 postal agencies, 136…

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to expand access to Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women, with health authorities pushing for increased local production and sustainable financing to reduce dependence on donor support. The move was highlighted on Thursday in Abuja during a validation meeting on findings from the 2025 Market Landscaping and Segmentation Analysis. Speaking at the event, Olufunmilola Adegbite, Director and Head of the Nutrition Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said strengthening domestic manufacturing would be crucial to achieving the country’s maternal health targets. Director and Head of the Nutrition Department at the Federal…

The Borno State Government has reintegrated a total of 720 repentant insurgents who have completed their deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme back into society. The latest batch, described as low-risk and minor clients, is part of Batch 9 under the state’s rehabilitation initiative and was sworn in using the Holy Quran before being released to return to their respective communities across the state. The Special Adviser on Security to Governor Babagana Zulum, Brigadier General Ishaq Abdullahi (retd.), disclosed this on Friday at an event held at the Hajj Camp in Maiduguri to mark the completion of their rehabilitation process. He…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy following a swift intelligence-led operation in Bauchi. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. Habib said detectives from the State Intelligence Department successfully tracked and apprehended the suspects after receiving a kidnapping complaint from the victim’s father. According to the statement, the father, a 45-year-old resident of Gida Dudu Housing Estate in Bauchi, reported that his four-year-old son, Musa (surname withheld), had been abducted. Habib said, “On 10th June, 2026, the Command acted on a formal complaint of…

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Justice Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise and reward loyal party members who contributed to the party’s success in the 2023 general elections. In a statement issued to mark Democracy Day on Friday, the group said democracy is strengthened when sacrifices made by political actors at the grassroots level are acknowledged and rewarded. It said many APC members in Oyo State played key roles in mobilising support during the 2023 elections, working at ward and community levels to secure victory for the party. According to the forum, such…

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling “very positive” before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida. “We’re approaching this competition with a lot of hope,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “The preparation has been very good, tiring, because we have worked hard,” continued the veteran Portugal captain who insisted he was “physically good”. “I am very positive, I believe things will go well and that we will put in a good performance. “It’s a very good generation… which will bring a lot of joy to…

A Swiss investor said KuCoin has yet to pay a Seychelles Supreme Court award of more than $2 million after the exchange declared his tokens “abandoned.”In a Dec. 11, 2025, ruling, the Supreme Court of Seychelles declared that Didier Rabl is the “sole proprietor and owner” of approximately 21 million CoinPoker (CHP) tokens previously held for him on KuCoin. The court also ordered three Seychelles-incorporated KuCoin entities to pay him over 2 million USDt (USDT) plus $10,000 in moral damages, according to documents reviewed by Cointelegraph.The ruling could have implications for how cryptocurrency exchanges handle delisted assets, with the court…

Selena Gomez is clearing up online speculation that she threw shade at her friend Taylor Swift attending Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gomez, 33, simply commented, “lol” under an Instagram post showing Swift, 36, celebrating the New York Knicks’ victory on Wednesday, June 10, at Madison Square Garden with actress Mariska Hargitay. “Woke up and was sent so many texts,” the Only Murders in the Building star wrote in an Instagram Story early Friday, June 12. “I would never insult my friends, nor was it an insult. The comment was a reaction to the first slide on the page.” Gomez…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to raise a “red card” against child labour and recommit to protecting children’s rights to education, safety and dignity. In a message marking the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour on Friday, themed “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults,” Mrs Tinubu said no child should be denied the opportunity to learn and realise their potential because of forced labour. “No child should be denied the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve their dreams because they are subjected to forced labour. Children belong in homes,…