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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is too strong and resilient to be intimidated by insurgents. She stated this on Saturday during a meeting with members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti. The First Lady expressed confidence that the country’s security challenges will soon be overcome. She noted that the President remains committed to addressing insecurity across the country and is working tirelessly to ensure lasting peace. She acknowledged the assistance Nigeria continues to receive from foreign partners in tackling security threats, expressing optimism that the situation would improve significantly in the near future. “Nigerians…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, says he has forgiven all those who opposed him politically in Rivers State. Wike made the remark while urging politicians in the camp of the state Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, to return to the Rainbow Coalition. He spoke in Port Harcourt, the state capital, during a luncheon for candidates of the coalition. According to Wike, the coalition will win in 2027 and remain in power for eight years. He said, “If you’re talking about the governorship election in Rivers State, it’s gone. If you’re talking about the presidential election, it’s gone. “Let me…

The Super Eagles will fly out to Warsaw today for the international friendly against Poland, DAILY POST reports  The encounter is slated for the  PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday. Head coach, Éric Chelle, backroom staff, and some of the players who were part of the squad that won the 2026 Unity Cup will make the trip to Warsaw. Millwall winger, Femi Azeez, has been drafted in to replace Samuel Chukwueze. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have both pulled out of the friendly. Midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani will not travel with the team due to visa issues.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity now poses a threat to international peace and security. In a statement issued on Sunday via its official social media page and an open letter dated May 30, 2026, SERAP said the UN must bring Nigeria’s security crisis—marked by mass abductions, killings and displacement—to the attention of the Security Council without delay. The organisation said, “Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and grave human rights violations are reflected in repeated abductions, killings, attacks on civilians,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered high-potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands, in a series of coordinated operations that also led to arrests and seizures across Kaduna, Niger and Enugu states. The discovery was made on May 26, 2026, at a courier company, where officers found 3 kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA hidden inside the appliances. In a statement released on Sunday by the Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said, “Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered consignments of high potency…

Dillian Whyte, who has both fought Moses Itauma and sparred Filip Hrgovic, believes the Croatian poses a genuine threat to the young British heavyweight despite ultimately backing Itauma to come through the test, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Whyte experienced Itauma’s quality at first-hand when the then-rising star stopped him in the first round in August last year, with his power, speed and ability to read opponents proving too much for the veteran. Itauma has since added a fifth-round stoppage of the durable Jermaine Franklin to his record and is now being steered towards a showdown with Hrgovic, likely in Manchester…

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed letting small and medium-sized enterprises use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans.The proposal is part of a draft revised Law on Support for SMEs, which is open for public consultation, according to a Friday report by Vietnam News. Under the framework, businesses could secure loans using future-formed assets, property rights, intangible assets and digital or virtual assets.SMEs and household businesses account for more than 98% of all enterprises in Vietnam, yet outstanding loans to the segment represent only around 20% of total bank credit in the economy, per…

Hockey fans around the world are mourning the loss of Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion who died on May 28, 2026, at age 60. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly that the NHL legend died by suicide at a family-owned furniture business in Florida — just three days after he was seen carrying the torch before a Montreal Canadiens playoff game. Lemieux’s death has sent shockwaves through the hockey community, with tributes pouring in from former teammates and family members. Keep scrolling for everything to know: Claude Lemieux’s Cause of Death According to…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie stands on the brink of another landmark achievement in her rapidly growing career as Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to face Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. For the Nigerian international, the occasion represents more than just a cup final. It is an opportunity to crown a remarkable debut season in English football with silverware and further cement her reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers in the women’s game. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m., with Brighton aiming to upset the odds against the reigning Women’s Super…

Little Karima held her father, Muhammad Nasiru’s arm, struggling to keep pace with him. Her flowing gown obscures her uneven gait –the way she swings one leg and limps with the other. The father raised her gown as they walked some more, exposing her dusty legs from knee to ankle. One of Karima’s legs is stiff and bent. Until mid-last year, Karima’s legs were straight, and she already walked well at one year and six months old. But her gait began to change. One of her legs had become stiff, and the little girl was limping. Karima’s test result shows…