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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has dissociated itself from the Take It Back, TIB, Movement led by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing the group of pursuing political objectives under the guise of activism. NANS said it would not be part of any protest activities organised by the movement, maintaining that its approach to advocacy differs from that of the group. In a statement issued in Abuja, NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, alleged that the Take It Back Movement had increasingly blurred the lines between activism, journalism and partisan politics, raising concerns about its true intentions.…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has said he has no apology for his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his campaign for a second term in office. The governor made the remarks on Wednesday at an event organized by the Tinubu Support Organisation, TSO, in Birnin Kebbi, where endorsements were also made for President Tinubu and the governor ahead of the 2027 general elections. Idris responded to criticisms over his public support for the president, saying those questioning his position were not familiar with the realities in the state. “I saw a clip last week questioning why Governor Idris…
Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson, has urged the Blues to swoop for Arsenal transfer target Julian Alvarez. Johnson believes the Atletico Madrid striker Victor would be a ‘perfect’ addition for Xabi Alonso’s side at Stamford Bridge. Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona from Atletico Madrid this summer. Atletico Madrid doesn’t want to sell their star player to Barcelona, but could allow him to join another club this summer. “Signing a striker should be priority number one for Chelsea this summer,” Johnson told Football London. “You can’t compete at the top of the Premier League without an…
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…
