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The Kogi State Police Command has officially inaugurated the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), a specialised tactical outfit established to tackle kidnapping, armed banditry, highway attacks and other violent crimes across the state. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on Thursday, was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, security chiefs, religious leaders, civil society groups […]

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LASU MOURNS STUDENT, OTABOR BOLUWATIFE JOSEPH

The Management of Lagos State University (LASU) received with profound sadness the news of the death of one of its students, OTABOR Boluwatife Joseph (Matric No. 240341269) of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, following injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.

On behalf of the Management, staff, students, and the entire University community, the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola OLATUNJI-BELLO, mni, NPOM, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult and painful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this tragic loss.

Available information indicates that the unfortunate incident occurred off campus on the night of Friday, 29th May 2026, when the deceased and his friends were attacked by armed robbers. Upon receiving reports of the incident, the University, through the Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun FATAI-ABATAN immediately provided support, escalated the matter to the Vice-Chancellor, and maintained contact with relevant medical personnel involved in his treatment. The University also monitored developments closely throughout the period of his hospitalisation.

Following the sad news of his passing on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, representatives of the University engaged with his family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), and law enforcement authorities. The University is actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the attack are thoroughly investigated and those responsible are brought to justice.

The University, again, condoles with the family and all who knew him and prays that the Almighty God will give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We also pray that the soul of OTABOR Boluwatife Joseph rest in perfect peace. Amen.

 Signed:

Mr Olaniyi S. JEARIOGBE

Acting Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations 

Lagos State University.

Global oil prices have surged nearly 2% following the attacks on Kuwait, which have tested the delicate ceasefire between Iran and the United States of America.

Kuwait International Airport suspended flights after an Iranian drone and missile assault damaged airport infrastructure and diplomatic missions, resulting in one fatality and over 60 injuries, as reported by Kuwaiti authorities and state media.

Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways subsequently resumed operations, according to the country’s officials.

However, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it did not target Kuwait’s airport and attributed the damage to US interceptor missiles that missed their intended targets, as stated by Iranian state media.

In contrast, the US military refuted this claim, asserting that Iranian drones intentionally struck the airport.

Earlier reports from Iranian media indicated that the Revolutionary Guard had attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, a US airbase, and a vessel.

US Central Command denied that its bases had been struck, also announcing that it had conducted new “defensive strikes” in southern Iran.

Iranian negotiations with the US remain ongoing, though no advancements have been achieved, as stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during an interview with Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen on Wednesday.

Donald Trump previously suggested that a deal could be reached as early as this weekend.

“I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually,” he remarked at the White House. “If it happens, it could happen over the weekend.”

He also mentioned in a podcast that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was participating in the negotiations.

Oil prices fell following news of the Israel-Lebanon truce, with both primary crude contracts declining by more than 1% after nearing $100 earlier this week.

War: Oil prices surge again as Iran attacks Kuwait

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday raised concerns over Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy, questioning

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With political activities gradually gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, Nigeria’s political landscape is beginning to

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The Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, has rewarded players and the management of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu for winning the 2025/2026 NPFL title.

The beneficiaries were gifted with plots of land and the sum of N150 million. The rewards were announced during a dinner hosted in their honour by the governor. It held at the Government House, Enugu, Tuesday night.

Mbah expressed his gratitude on behalf of the people of the state to the team and its management.

He said, “We are providing you with a cash gift of N100 million for the players and N50 million for the technical and management crew. We have also approved a plot of land in Enugu for every player, while additional plots will be allocated to the General Manager, Head Coach, Secretary and Assistant Coach.”

He described Enugu Rangers as a symbol of resilience, unity, hope and social renewal established in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War.

According to him, the club carry a rich history and legacy associated with football legends, including the late Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala and Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. Mbah commended the players, coaches and management for their hard work, sacrifices and discipline throughout the season.

The trophy is the product of countless acts of determination and efforts, he said, and praised Rangers General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku, for his leadership, resilience and commitment.

He said the qualities required to build a successful football club were similar to those needed to build a successful state. He assured the team of continued government support.

He pledged to complete the ongoing renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, to make the stadium of international standards to host continental matches. He urged the team not to rest on their laurels and well-deserved accolades.

He charged them to “fight on, keep winning and ensure you bring the continental trophy home.”

The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu, commended Gov Mbah for his sustained investment in sports development, describing the league triumph “as a testament to the governor’s commitment to excellence and service delivery across sectors”.

The General Manager, Ezeaku, in a speech, said the celebration extended beyond the lifting of a trophy and represented a celebration of leadership, vision and the power of unity among government, management, players and supporters.

He said Rangers had enjoyed one of their most successful periods in recent history under the governor’s administration. “This is credited to the governor’s commitment to sports development, youth empowerment and excellence, helping to restore the club’s competitive edge,” he said.

He expressed confidence that with strategic investment and continued government support, Rangers could one day lift the CAF Champions League trophy and bring continental glory back to Nigeria.

“Every great achievement begins as a dream. Today, we dream of Rangers defeating Africa’s biggest clubs and bringing the CAF Champions League trophy to Enugu,” he said.

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Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, says he knows the politicians behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Speaking when he received the executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, led by Akinteye Babatunde, Igboho threatened to reveal the identities of the concerned politicians.

He accused politicians of sponsoring kidnappers operating in the state, claiming that he had volunteered to assist in rescuing the abducted pupils but was prevented from doing so by the Oyo State Government.

According to him, state authorities informed him that the kidnappers had threatened to kill the victims if he attempted to intervene.

“If I am permitted to burst into the hideouts, they will flee. They are neither gnomes nor mannequins; they are humans, so that they could be dislodged.

“I know the politicians behind them, and if they do not stop perpetrating their evil acts, I will mention them all. I know them. The politicians behind them are the ones giving them ammunition and money,” he said.

I know politicians behind Oyo school abduction – Sunday Igboho

China has accused the United States of distorting facts and smearing its political system.

This accusation followed remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that censorship could not ‘erase’ the memory of the Tiananmen crackdown in Beijing in 1989.

It is important to remember that on June 4 of that year, the Chinese government deployed troops and tanks to suppress protests advocating for political reform in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

Reports indicate that the exact death toll from this incident remains uncertain, and discussions regarding the events are censored within mainland China.

During a news conference on Wednesday, Rubio asserted that “no amount of censorship can erase the past.”

He added, “Those who sacrificed to uphold their unalienable rights of free expression and peaceful assembly will be vindicated someday.”

In response, China’s foreign ministry expressed its strong opposition to Rubio’s statements on Thursday.

Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, stated during a regular news briefing, “The Chinese government has long since reached a clear conclusion regarding the political turmoil that occurred in the late 1980s.”

She continued, “The erroneous remarks made by the US side distort historical facts, tarnish China’s political system and development path, and interfere in China’s internal affairs.”

This year, reports have emerged that authorities prevented the families of those who perished in 1989 from visiting their graves at Wan’an Cemetery in Beijing, with Amnesty International labeling this action as “a heartless act.”

In recent years, Beijing has also taken steps to eliminate all public commemorations in Hong Kong, where an annual candlelight vigil had been observed for decades prior to the enactment of a national security law in 2020.

Tianamen: ‘That matter is buried’ – China accuses US of distorting historical facts

Residents of Efut Efio Ene Community in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State are gripped by fear and uncertainty as worsening flooding and erosion continue to threaten lives, homes, and livelihoods in the settlement. The anxiety, according to community leaders, stems from years of neglect of a major drainage channel that has […]

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The political leader of Uyo Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State, Senator Effiong Bob, has reminded  critics and those bent on ousting Governor Umo Eno in 2027 that the goalpost can never  be shifted while a match is going on.

He noted that the governor’s tenure should be allowed to run its full course.

Speaking with journalists in Uyo on Thursday, Bob urged those who want to contest for governorship or any other elective office to embrace issue based campaigns and not to resort to personal attacks on Governor Eno.

He added that the people of Uyo Senatorial District, where the governor comes from, will not allow anyone to either truncate the conventional eight year tenure for the governor or to embark on venomous attacks on his person.

“You cannot shift the goalpost while the match is on. He has just completed the third year in his first term. The governor’s mandate should run its full course.

“Uyo Senatorial District would not stand by and see our governor, that is supposed to do and will do eight years, being rubbished. If you want to contest an election, go and contest your election. Leave the governor alone,” he said.

Bob added, “We will resist every attempt, I mean every attempt, to bring down the governance structure of Umo Eno as a governor at this time.

“Anybody that wants to contest election should articulate what you are going to do, which you feel the governor has not done, and then, when you are there, you will do better.”

Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno must complete eight years – Sen Bob warns opposition