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There is panic in the family of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, after his sister and and her twin children were kidnapped in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. This was confirmed by one of the media aides to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, in a statement. It said, “The family of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of APC in Oyo State, wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. “Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke…

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Osborne, Ikoyi, has ordered a temporary suspension of the coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned writer Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege. Justice A.O. Opesanwo granted the interim order following an ex parte application filed by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, operators of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos. The hospital is challenging the jurisdiction of the coroner’s court to continue the inquest into the child’s death. The company argued that the child’s remains were allegedly cremated before the commencement of the proceedings, raising questions…

Former presidential aide and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Babafemi Ojudu has slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, over the emergene of his loyalist as the candidate of the ruling party for the Rivers State governorship election. DAILY POST recalls that Kingsley Chinda, the immediate past Minority Leader in the green chamber, won the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2023 election. However, confusion trailed his emergence on Tuesday following the announcement of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC weeks after the primary election. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas,…

Popular Nigerian Fuji musician, Remi Aluko, has disclosed that he can no longer see. He made the disclosure in a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV. Speaking about the cause of his predicament, the singer stated that he has been battling glaucoma for years. While giving an update on the current state of his eyes, Remi Aluko, who had undergone eye surgery in the past, noted that “there’s no difference between me and a blind person.” “I’m a glaucoma patient. I’m managing myself; I’m currently not seeing. Despite being a glaucoma patient, many people don’t know. There’s no difference between me…

Families of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oyo State have rejected rice and cash brought by government officials, insisting that their priority was the safe return of their loved ones, a community leader has revealed. The Baale of Yawota, Emmanuel Alade, recounted the community’s reaction during an interview with News Central on Monday while describing the events surrounding the abduction that occurred in the Orire Local Government Area of the state. According to Alade, government representatives who visited the affected communities to sympathise with residents were turned away when they offered relief materials and money. “When the government…

The RCCG leader’s comments come amid nationwide protests and growing public concern over insecurity across Nigeria, including the abduction of pupils, students and teachers in Oyo State. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to take a firm stand against terrorism, including giving an ultimatum to the country’s service chiefs. Adeboye made the call in a video posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, describing his comment as a suggestion to the Federal Government amid the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria. “You can only advise the…

President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12. This will be part of activities marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The address is among a series of official events lined up by the Federal Government to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day, according to the Inter-Ministerial Committee inaugurated on Tuesday to coordinate the nationwide programme. Other activities lined up for the celebration included a World Press Conference on June 4, special Juma’at prayers on June 5, an inter-denominational church service on June 7, a Democracy Day public lecture on June 9, youth and women-oriented…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged President Bola Tinubu to do his job as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. This online medium reports that Sowore shared his grievances during a peaceful demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He lashed out at the incumbent administration over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. He also warned security agents protecting politicians and government officials that their children could be victims at any time. The activist said, “You cannot claim to be president of Nigeria and then refuse to do the job of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. We are here…

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has designated Sunday, June 14, 2026, as a nationwide “Black Sunday” in honour of victims of terrorist attacks and other forms of violence across the country. The association also announced a three-day national prayer programme scheduled to run from June 12 to June 14. Speaking after the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stressed that prayers alone would not resolve Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. He said urgent and practical measures are needed to address the crisis and restore safety across the nation. Okoh called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has refuted claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, campaigned for the government in power. RCCG made this rebuttal in a statement on Tuesday, insisting that Pastor Adeboye has always maintained a neutral stance on partisan politics. The church noted that the cleric has consistently encouraged members of the church to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and exercise their civic rights by voting for candidates of their choice, rather than endorsing any political party. It equally debunked claims that Adeboye called off a planned protest, explaining that he merely communicated the directive…