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Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards For Katsina

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2026June 17, 20260

Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards for Katsina to support security operations against banditry in forest and remote communities. President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Katsina State as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and address the persistent insecurity affecting the state. Governor Dikko...

After Owo, Katsina Death Sentences, Kogi Court Imposes Maximum Penalty On Man Arrested By DSS For Kidnapping, Murdering Neighbour

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2026June 17, 20260

Barely 24 hours after a Katsina State High Court sentenced to death a female arms courier arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), a High Court of Kogi State has also imposed the death penalty on a man the DSS successfully prosecuted for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, who...

Valentine Ozigbo: “Nigeria Needs More Than Political Reform to Reverse National Decline”

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Valentine Ozigbo, business leader and founder of the Valiant Movement, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, convened the organisation’s first National Conference, bringing together coordinators and leaders from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory for a day of orientation, leadership training, and strategic planning. Held at...

2027: Ebonyi group accuses Nwifuru of “deceiving” Ezza clan, backs PDP candidate

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID), has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of “deceiving” the Ezza clan to secure support for his 2027 re-election bid, while throwing its weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate. In a statement issued Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Abuja (AEISCID)...

Gov Otu: Rewriting Cross River’s Healthcare Story With Historic 100% Pay Rise for Doctors

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

By Linus Obogo In the quiet town of Ogoja, where the red earth stretches endlessly beneath the tropical sun and communities rise each morning to the rhythms of resilience and hope, a weary doctor named Dr. Monjok once wrestled with a difficult question: should he remain in public service or...

IMF: Nigeria’s Debt Sustainable, But 50% Of Tax Revenue Goes To Interest Payments

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

IMF says rising debt service costs are limiting Nigeria’s ability to fund health, education and social welfare. International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday stated that although Nigeria’s debt remained sustainable and the country faced no high risk of distress, the federal government’s growing debt service burden was a major concern,...

Alleged move to deregister ADC, others could trigger national crisis, Timi Frank warns

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

….Seeks Trump’s intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over the reported deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties, warning that any attempt to eliminate major opposition platforms could trigger a national crisis and undermine...

Uruguay Snatch Late Draw Against Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Uruguay’s Maxi Araujo denied Saudi Arabia a memorable opening-match victory with a late equaliser. Uruguay fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H match, with Maxi Araujo scoring a late equaliser to deny the Saudis a famous victory. Saudi...

David Mark To ADC Faithful: Don’t Despair, Party Will Be On 2027 Ballot

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

David Mark vows to overturn court ruling, insists ADC remains firmly in contention for the 2027 elections. National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, called on party members, supporters, and candidates not to despair over the judgement delivered by Lifu. Mark, while receiving a delegation of the party’s candidates,...

Peter Obi Warns Against Politicising Nigerian Institutions

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Peter Obi says weakening judicial independence could erode public trust and deter investment in Nigeria. Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of some political parties. Obi warned that actions perceived to weaken the independence of key...