Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigerian Pilgrims To Begin Return From Saudi Arabia On June 9, Announces NAHCON. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj will commence their return journey from Saudi Arabia on Monday, 9 June 2025. The announcement was made by NAHCON Chairman and CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh, in a statement issued in Mina on Friday, 6 June 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Adha celebrations. In his address, Professor Saleh expressed heartfelt gratitude to Allah for the opportunity to witness another Eid al-Adha, a significant celebration of sacrifice in the Muslim…

NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning: Dove Deodorant And Soap Pose Risks To Reproductive Health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical alert to the public, cautioning against the use of certain Dove-branded deodorant and soap products due to potential health risks. The regulatory body highlighted that these products contain a banned chemical substance that could harm the reproductive system, affect unborn children, and cause skin sensitisation. In a statement released on 6 June 2025, NAFDAC identified four variants of Dove hand soap and deodorants containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, commonly known as BMHCA. This…

Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju’s Remains To Be Repatriated Next Week. The remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, fondly known as “Success,” is set to be returned to Nigeria next week, nearly two months after his tragic death during a bout in Ghana. The announcement brings a sense of closure to his family, friends, and fans, who have been mourning the loss of the talented athlete. Olanrewaju collapsed in the ring during a match against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu on 29 March at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. Despite being rushed to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, he was sadly pronounced…

Tottenham Sack Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Triumph. In a shocking turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League victory. The dismissal comes just 16 days after Postecoglou guided Spurs to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao, securing the club’s first European silverware in 41 years and a spot in next season’s Champions League. However, the North London club’s joy was overshadowed by a disastrous Premier League campaign, with Tottenham finishing a dismal 17th. The season…

Insecurity: Benue Records Additional 18,592 IDPs Amid Ongoing Crisis. The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) announced on Thursday, 5 June 2025, the registration of an additional 18,592 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA), highlighting the escalating insecurity plaguing Nigeria’s “Food Basket.” The surge in displacement follows recent attacks on communities, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in the region. James Iorpuu, the acting Executive Secretary of BSEMA, revealed that a new IDP camp has been established at NKST Primary School in Naka, Gwer West, to accommodate the newly displaced individuals. The influx is…

Arms Proliferation: Nigerian Government Destroys 3,867 Illicit Weapons In Major Crackdown. In a significant step towards bolstering national security, the Federal Government of Nigeria destroyed 3,867 illicit small and light weapons (SALW) on Thursday, 5 June 2025, at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, Abuja. The exercise, conducted by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and combating violent crime and terrorism across the nation. The destruction was overseen by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who was represented…

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies At 68. Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu, has passed away at the age of 68, his political party, the Patriotic Front, confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation and the African continent, with tributes pouring in for the leader who served as Zambia’s sixth president from January 2015 to August 2021. Mr Lungu had been receiving specialised medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness in recent weeks, according to the Patriotic Front. He passed away on Thursday morning at 06:00 (04:00 GMT) at a…

Governor Umo Eno Of Akwa Ibom Defects To APC In Landmark Political Shift. In a stunning development, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the oil-rich state. The announcement, made on Friday, 6 June 2025, at the Government House in Uyo, ends over 25 years of PDP dominance in Akwa Ibom. Governor Eno, in a statement delivered amidst cheers from APC governors and supporters, described his move as a “progressive step” aimed at aligning Akwa…

OAU Management Denies Arrest Of Students Protesting Wike’s Presence. The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has refuted claims that two students were arrested for protesting the presence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on campus. The clarification came on Thursday following reports that security operatives had detained the students during the minister’s visit. Mr. Nyesom Wike was at OAU to deliver the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture, titled “Nigeria of Our Dreams,” at the university’s Oduduwa Hall. During the event, two students reportedly staged a protest, carrying placards and shouting in the middle…

Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Abduct Chinese National And Nigerian In Kwara Attack. Suspected kidnappers launched a deadly assault on a mining site in Oreke-Okeigbo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, resulting in the tragic deaths of two policemen and the abduction of two individuals, including a Chinese national and a Nigerian, authorities have confirmed. The violent incident occurred on Wednesday evening, 4 June 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., when armed gunmen stormed the mining site. According to a statement released by the Kwara State Police Command on Thursday, the attackers not only killed two mobile police officers but…

Nigeria Unveils Plans For 2025 Olympic Day Celebration. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, has announced an exciting lineup for the 2025 Olympic Day celebration, set to take place on Saturday, 28 June, across various states nationwide. This annual global event, which commemorates the founding of the modern Olympic Movement by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894, promises to be a vibrant celebration of sport, health, and unity. In a statement released on Thursday, the NOC outlined its plans to engage Nigerians of all ages and fitness levels in a range of…

MURIC Slams FG, NRC For Alleged Discrimination Over Free Train Rides During Eid-el-Kabir. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised the Federal Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for failing to provide free train rides to Muslims during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, alleging religious bias in the provision of festive season transport benefits. In a statement issued on Thursday, 5 June 2025, a day before the Sallah festivities, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, expressed deep disappointment over what the group described as a “gross disparity and astounding imbalance” in the government’s approach to supporting religious communities during…