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Nigeria Ends Mandatory Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave For Civil Servants

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Federal Government says retiring civil servants must remain at work during notice period unless officially granted leave. The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, saying the practice is not recognised under the Public Service Rules....

Liverpool Reach ‘Agreement In Principle’ To Appoint Iraola As New Manager

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Liverpool have agreed terms with former Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola after talks to replace Arne Slot. Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager following successful talks, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move comes days after Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot following...

Public Hospital Care In Jigawa: Lessons From The 2025 Ranking

NewsDeskNgJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

By Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse) Public healthcare remains one of the most important measures of government performance because it directly affects the wellbeing, productivity, and quality of life of citizens. Across Nigeria, healthcare delivery continues to face numerous challenges, ranging from inadequate infrastructure and manpower shortages to concerns over...

Boko Haram Plans Quranic Graduation For Abducted Kwara Women, Children, Families Say

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Families say Boko Haram plans Quranic graduation for over 100 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kwara State. Families of women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State say Boko Haram militants are planning a Quranic graduation ceremony for more than...

Ibadan Protesters Demand Urgent Rescue Of Abducted Ogbomoso Schoolchildren, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Protesters in Ibadan demand urgent rescue of abducted Ogbomoso students and teachers as insecurity and public anger grow. Protesters on Monday took to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, demanding the urgent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso, as anger grows over worsening insecurity in the...

Ebola Survivors Discharged As DR Congo Continues Fight Against Outbreak

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Five Ebola patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital as health officials continue efforts to contain the outbreak in DR Congo. Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have marked a significant milestone after five Ebola patients recovered from the disease and were allowed to leave hospital. The...

Troops Rescue 23 Abductees After Swift Military Operation In Kogi

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Nigerian Army operation frees 23 kidnap victims in Kogi after gunmen kill 2 and injure 5. Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 of the more than 25 persons abducted by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Igun Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Nigerian Army...

Supreme Court Sets Aside Appeal Court Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde Oil Assets

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Supreme Court overturns Appeal Court ruling that froze assets of Nestoil and Neconde Oil in a major legal victory. The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited, setting aside a Court of Appeal order that froze the assets of the two oil and gas...

Future And Tyla Release ‘Game Time’ Music Video Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Album

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Future and Tyla release high-energy ‘Game Time’ music video as FIFA builds excitement for 2026 World Cup soundtrack. Future and Tyla have released the official music video for ‘Game Time’, a track featured on FIFA’s 2026 World Cup album. In the video, directed by Yeeiid, both artists are seen in...

15 Chinese, Nine Nigerians Arraigned In Abuja Over Alleged Illegal Lithium Mining In Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Mining Marshals arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The Mining Marshals have arraigned 15 Chinese nationals, nine Nigerians and a company before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The defendants were...