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In a landmark judgment delivered on May 6, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lagos declared the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes unlawful. The court ruled that the planned spending of N40 billion on 465 bulletproof vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and the public trust.Justice Yellim Bogoro, who presided over Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1606/2023 brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), held that the expenditure was arbitrary, disproportionate, and inconsistent with statutory standards. The judge noted the absence of due process, competitive…

‏The Nigerian Federal Government has delayed the planned evacuation of its nationals from South Africa, shifting the operation from Monday to Wednesday, 10 June 2026.In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited “unforeseen logistical considerations” as the reason for the postponement. Officials noted that the delay will allow time to finalise all operational arrangements to ensure a smooth exercise.More than 1,000 Nigerians have already been screened and cleared for repatriation. President Bola Tinubu has approved five evacuation flights for the operation. The Ministry said further details on flight schedules and arrival plans will be released once…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Nigeria among the most expensive countries globally for airline operations, citing persistently high costs that threaten the sustainability and growth of local carriers.Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, acknowledged ongoing reformefforts by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. However, he noted that excessive taxes, charges, and operational expenses continue to undermine the competitiveness and profitability of Nigerian airlines.Al-Awadhi highlighted that these cost pressures limit the aviation sector’s potential in the region. To ease the…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not be intimidated by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists, insisting that their actions will not define the identity of Nigerians.In a statement posted on his verified X account (@officialABAT), the President affirmed: “Nigeria will not surrender to fear. We will not allow terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists to define who we are as a people. Their violence is not our identity. Their hatred does not represent Nigerians of any faith, creed, or community.”Tinubu emphasized that the battle against insecurity is not the military’s responsibility alone, but a collective national…

The Oyo State Government has swiftly demolished a building identified as a hideout for the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul.The demolition, carried out early Monday morning June 8, 2026, by the Ministry of Lands and Housing in collaboration with security agencies, came less than 48 hours after the victims were rescued. Officials described the action as a strong signal of the government’s zero-tolerance policy against criminality.Mrs. John-Paul and her twins were abducted on June 3, 2026, along Elewura, Ring Road, Ibadan,…

Alexander Zverev finally broke through to win his maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1 in a dramatic five-set French Open final on Sunday.The second-seeded German, who had lost three previous major finals, overcame early dominance, mid-match nerves, physical cramps, and a resilient challenge from first-time finalist Cobolli to triumph on the clay in Paris. The win marks the first major singles title by a player outside of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz since 2023.Zverev stormed through the opening set and responded well after dropping the second. However, tension mounted in the fourth…

‏Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that a Russian Shahed-type drone struck a facility linked to spent nuclear fuel storage close to the Chornobyl nuclear complex in northern Ukraine. He described the incident as a “deliberate and deeply reckless attack.” The strike targeted infrastructure associated with handling spent nuclear material, specifically damaging a fuel reception building located roughly 15 kilometres (9 miles) from the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the site of the 1986 disaster.According to Ukraine’s state nuclear operator, Energoatom, no spent fuel was present in the affected structure at the time of the strike. Emergency crews quickly extinguished a…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspects linked to the abduction of Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons.The victims were kidnapped on June 3 while Mrs. John-Paul was driving her children to school along Elewura Street, off Ring Road, Ibadan, at about 7:30 a.m. They were rescued unharmed on June 6 following a coordinated intelligence-led operation.Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abimbola Olugbenga, disclosed the development during an inspection of the kidnappers’ hideout at Araromi Quarters, Ayegun North, in Oluyole Local Government Area. He said the rescue…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed aerial surveillance platforms to support security agencies in the search and rescue operation for teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF is providing continuous aerial intelligence to enhance situational awareness and assist ongoing efforts to secure the safe release of the victims.Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this during a courtesy visit by Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, representing the Chief of the Air Staff. The governor noted that the…

‎‎The Office of the Senate President has described reports suggesting that Godswill Akpabio promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost their All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries as misleading and inaccurate.In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President’s office clarified that Akpabio neither made nor authorized any such promise.According to the statement, during an interaction with colleagues, Senator Akpabio only sympathized with senators affected by the primaries’ outcome. He reassured them that the APC national leadership was actively addressing issues from the exercise, and that the final…