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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…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed for calm and unity in ongoing efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso. CityNews reports that Makinde spoke on Tuesday in Ibadan while addressing protesters who staged a solidarity rally for the victims. The protesters included members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other stakeholders. The NUT, NANS and the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools had staged protests demanding the immediate rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers. The demonstrations came amid an ongoing strike by teachers in Oyo State following…

Actor Emeka Ike says he is prepared to take action against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over the exposure of his data from the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ike contested for the House of Representatives seat for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and lost. Olayinka recently came under heavy criticism from Nigerians after leaking Ike’s voter information through an INEC administrative webpage. On his X handle on Saturday, Olayinka tweeted that Ike was formerly a registered voter in Imo State…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied arresting or detaining writer and academic Okey Ndibe at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, on June 1, 2026. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the Service on Tuesday explained that its interaction with Ndibe at the airport was part of a routine process to review and remove individuals from its watchlist. “The Department of State Services hereby clarifies that it did not arrest or detain Prof Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1, 2026 or any other…

President Bola Tinubu has made a fresh declaration concerning the recent kidnapping of teachers and pupils in Oyo State by gunmen suspected to be terrorists, expressing sympathy with the victims and their families. The President, in a statement on Monday via his Account, stressed that no parent should have to endure the anguish of having his/her child kidnapped. He also added that no child should be taken away from the safety of the classroom. This online medium reports that President Tinubu made the submissions amidst ongoing efforts to secure the release of teachers and pupils kidnapped by bandits in the Oriire Local Government…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday revealed that he has been living with diabetes for over 40 years. According to him, lifestyle discipline, a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, routine medical checkups and strict adherence to prescribed medication have helped him manage the condition for more than four decades. Obasanjo spoke at the launch of the “Lagos to the World” expedition, a global road journey aimed at promoting cancer awareness, early detection and African integration. The event was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former president emphasised the value of healthy living and…

Teachers in public primary and secondary school in Oyo State got a directive last night from their Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) umbrella body to begin an indefinite strike today In a statement, the body said that the decision was necessitated by the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state. Nigerian Music Downloads The statement, issued by the national leadership of the union, said that uncertainty still surrounded the rescue and safe release of the abducted victims. It was signed by the NUT Oyo State chapter Chairman Hassan Fatai and Secretary Salami Olukayode. The NUT directive came…