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Nigerians living in Poland and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe have appealed to the Federal Government to strengthen and modernise passport and consular services in Warsaw to meet the growing needs of citizens residing in the region. The appeal, according to a statement issued on Saturday, was made by the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora, Poland, Mr Adekunle Ayoola, while welcoming the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and his entourage, including heads of paramilitary agencies and diplomats, during a visit and engagement with Nigerians living in Poland. Ayoola, who also doubles as the Chairman of the All…

The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno. An operational report of the Nigerian Air Force, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, indicated that the strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions across the theatre. According to the report, air assets comprising Dragon and ISR platforms conducted an air interdiction mission at Dawoshe, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbus area, at about 12:40 am on June 10. The…

Ekiti All Progressives Congress 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council has said that the party’s Grand Finale Mega Rally ahead of the June 20 election holding on Tuesday, will demonstrate people’s overwhelming support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term bid. It said that Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima; All Progressives Congress governors, national leaders of the party, National Assembly members, ministers, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters from within and outside Ekiti State are expected to converge on the Ado Ekiti event. The Director, Media and Communication of the Campaign Council, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Sunday that…

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said Morocco could have defeated Brazil 3–1 if they had players like Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman in their squad. Oliseh stated this on Sunday in a comment shared on his X handle following Morocco’s 1–1 draw with Brazil in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage match on Saturday. Describing Morocco’s display as impressive, Oliseh praised their tactical balance in both attack and defence. “Impressive performance by this Moroccan side, defensively and offensively well structured. Had this team had ‘Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman’ like players versus Brazil, they could have…

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $64,000 into Sunday’s weekly close as a US-Iran peace deal appeared imminent.Key points:Bitcoin stays higher as US president Donald Trump pledges an Iran peace deal on Sunday.The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, will be “open to all,” he says.Bitcoin analysis says no bearish chart patterns are active as open interest hints at a lasting price rebound.Iran peace deal keeps Bitcoin rebound afloatData from TradingView showed price action settling after local highs of $64,750 on Bitstamp.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThese had accompanied an announcement by US president Donald Trump that a peace deal would be…

Stars were out in force to witness the New York Knicks face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Several high-profile personalities, including Prince Harry and Sydney Sweeney, watched on in person as the Knicks defeated the Spurs in a nail-biting finish at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center on Saturday, June 13. The Knicks’ 94-90 victory against their opponents meant the team ended a 53-year NBA championship drought in a history-making sporting event which saw them taking home the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Scroll on for all the celebrities who attended Game 5…

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, young Nigerians have expressed concerns over declining trust in democratic institutions, persistent barriers to women’s political participation and the need for stronger civic education. The concerns were raised at Caustival 2026, a social justice arts and film festival organised by Gatefield in Abuja on Saturday. Held under the theme, “We Decide,” the festival brought together artists, filmmakers, activists, researchers and citizens to examine questions of power, inclusion and civic responsibility through film screenings, exhibitions, performances and public conversations. The event featured discussions on the realities shaping Nigeria’s democratic…

Many of the developments recorded in recent years have been pursued under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, introduced in 2023. The framework was designed to improve coordination across financing, service delivery, workforce development, health security, and the healthcare value chain. Its organising principle is simple: one conversation, one plan, one budget, and one report. Twenty-seven years after the return to democratic governance, Nigeria’s health sector remains one of the clearest measures of the country’s broader development journey. It is where public policy meets everyday life: in the primary healthcare centre that opens on time, the maternity ward that…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted healthcare providers, importers, distributors and caregivers to the recall of approximately 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension in the US due to contamination concerns. In a public alert issued on Saturday, the agency said it received notification that the United States Food and Drug Administration had announced the recall following reports of foreign material in the product. According to NAFDAC, the recall was initiated by Strides Pharma Inc. after consumers complained of a “gel-like mass” and “black particles” in the oral suspension. Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension,…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the people of the state to renew efforts to revive the positive aspects of their traditions and culture in order to prevent them from going into extinction. Diri, represented by the Deputy Governor, Pastor Peter Pereotubo Akpe, made the call on Saturday at the grand finale of the Ekpetiama Okolede New Yam Festival in Gbarantoru, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. He expressed concern over the fast-declining Ijaw language and traditional farming, which form an integral part of the Izon cultural heritage, due to a preference for foreign ways of…