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NUJ FCT Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Demands Urgent Action on Abuja Water Crisis

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called on security agencies to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity across the country, while urging governments at all levels to prioritise the protection of lives, property and educational institutions. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at...

US States Move To Block Paramount’s Acquisition Of Warner Bros Deal

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

California and New York prepare lawsuit challenging Paramount’s planned takeover of Warner Bros over competition concerns. Several US states, led by California and New York, are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, according to sources familiar with the matter. The lawsuit is...

Iran World Cup Squad Secures US Visas As Staff Face Entry Delays

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

Iranian players receive US visas before World Cup opener, but several federation officials remain without clearance. Iran’s World Cup players have received visas to enter the United States ahead of their opening match, a US official has confirmed, although several members of the team’s administrative staff are still awaiting clearance....

Akpabio Denies Promising APC Tickets To Senators Who Lost Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

Senate President Akpabio denies promising APC tickets to displaced senators, backing party process and private security oversight. The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed as misleading reports suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the All Progressives Congress...

Nestoil, Neconde Reclaim Headquarters As IGP Complies with Supreme Court Ruling

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

Nestoil and Neconde have regained control of their headquarters following a Supreme Court judgment overturning asset-freezing orders. Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited have regained possession of their corporate headquarters following compliance by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with a recent Supreme Court judgment that restored control of the...

Xenophobia: Aircraft Deployment Next As Screening Of Nigerians For South Africa Evacuation Ends

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

The Federal Government says aircraft deployment plans will begin after the completion of screening for Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa. The Federal Government is set to begin arrangements for the deployment of aircraft to evacuate Nigerians seeking to return from South Africa following the completion of an ongoing screening...

El-Rufai’s impossible bail: Activist cautions judiciary, demands immidiate review

NewsDeskNgJun 6, 2026June 6, 20260

A human rights and anti corruption activist, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala, has cautioned the judiciary over what he described as ‘impossible bail condition given to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, demanding an immediate review. The activist, popularly known as IG Wala, also called on the judiciary, particularly the presiding...

HYPREP Reaffirms Commitment To Full Implementation Of Ogoni Cleanup

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

HYPREP reaffirmed commitment to the Ogoni cleanup, pledging accelerated remediation and sustainable environmental restoration initiatives. “These carbon assets are being positioned to secure carbon credits, ensuring long-term funding for the communities to continue conserving the restored mangrove,” he said. He also noted that thousands of Ogoni youths and women are...

Anambra Government Arraigns Eight Alleged Fake Pastors Over State Security Law

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Anambra Government has arraigned eight pastors for alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law. Eight pastors arrested in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of Anambra State were on Thursday arraigned before the Anambra State High Court at the state judiciary complex in Awka over alleged violations of the...

Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Return Home As Xenophobic Attacks Escalate In South Africa

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Over 1,000 Nigerians have applied for voluntary return from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks and rising insecurity concerns. More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have applied for voluntary repatriation amid escalating xenophobic attacks and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in...