Police arrest landlady’s daughter for stealing tenant’s property (Guardian)
The Niger State Police Command has said that on May 30, 2025, at about 4 pm, a report received at Bosso Division indicated that on May 27, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., a victim/tenant who resides at El-Waziri area of Minna returned home from work and noticed that unknown persons had broken into his house and stolen household items such as electrical appliances and other property to an unknown destination.
According to a statement issued to newsmen in Minna by the spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed that the items included a 32-inch LG plasma television set, an electric cooking stove, a half bag of charcoal, two extension boxes, a 6kg gas cylinder, an electric blender, three kettles, three cooking pots, two electric pressing irons, three rubber basins, eighteen pieces of wrappers, rubber cups, rubber baskets, a set of white coolers, and other kitchen utensils, all estimated to cost one million naira.
The statement stressed that as a result of this, an intelligence-led investigation was carried out, leading to the arrest of a suspect on June 3, 2025, named Nana Mubarak, 24 years old, a female from Angwan-Biri, who is the daughter of the landlady, a housewife, and nursing mother. A search was conducted in her house, and all the stolen items except the plasma television were recovered. Read more
Tinubu bestows national honours on Soyinka, Falana, Kukah, Kudirat Abiola, others (Sun)
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on prominent citizens, including Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), and Catholic Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.
The gesture singles out recipients (living and dead) for their service to the country, particularly with regard to the June 12 democratic struggle.
Among those honoured posthumously was Kudirat Abiola, who was awarded the Federal Republic (CFR) for her part in the fight to ratify the June 12, 1993, election. Read more
Ogoni 9: Tinubu grants Presidential Pardon to Ken Saro Wiwa, 8 others (Channels)
President Bola Tinubu has granted a full presidential posthumous pardon to the late environmental rights activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, and eight other Ogoni men, also known as Ogoni Nine.
Tinubu announced the pardon to the nine Ogonis, who he described as national heroes, while exercising his powers under the Prerogative of Mercy during an address to a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day on Thursday.
He said others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State would also receive a presidential pardon. Read more
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to inclusive democracy (VON)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his resolve to safeguard and build Nigeria’s democracy, fulfilling its primary purpose of protecting and ensuring that all citizens have equal access to participate in the political process and influence decisions that affect their lives.
He stated this at the National Assembly on Thursday, while addressing a joint session of lawmakers during the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations, Abuja.
The President also paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaching back into history to rectify “a national misdeed by making June 12 Democracy Day and by officially acknowledging Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe, as the victors and duly elected President and Vice President respectively of Nigeria after the June 12, 1993 elections. Read more
June 12: Democracy in recession under Tinubu’s rule – Peter Obi (Vanguard)
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said democracy has been in recession since President Bola Tinubu took over power two years ago.
Obi said this in response to the speech delivered by the President to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, on Thursday.
According to him, after a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Tinubu, it was safe to conclude that a lot is not right in governance and policy delivery of the administration. Read more
I won’t help you put your house in order, Tinubu taunts PDP, others (DailyTrust)
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President Bola Tinubu has openly mocked Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that he has no intention of helping them resolve their internal divisions.
His remarks reflect a firm stance against aiding political rivals struggling with unity.
While addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu said, “I will not advise the opposition to put its house in order and I will not help them put their house in order. It is indeed a pleasure to see you in disarray.” Read more
Rhodes-Vivour slams Tinubu for commissioning Lagos-Calabar coastal road at 5% completion (Tribune)
Lagos State Governorship Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed dismay over commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road that is barely five percent done by President Bola Ahmed Tunubu, saying that it was not possible to commission such a project and still gloat over it as having done anything spectacular.
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is a 700 kilometers project that is expected to take off from Victoria Island, Lagos down to Calabar, in the South South Nigeria.
Rhodes-Vivour posted a statement via his X handle on Thursday, in his reaction, saying that it was shameful to roll out the drums to commission less than 5% of a project, while they still had to lie and spew propaganda on the so called 30km of road. Read more
Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources (ABC)
Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
The sources were not aware of a specific U.S. role in an Israeli strike on Iran, though it is possible the U.S. could play a logistical role and share intelligence with Israel that could be used for such a strike.
The U.S. currently has planned nuclear talks with Iranian officials this weekend. Read more
British passenger in seat 11A survives India plane crash, reports say (BBC)
A man survived the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people, a police chief has told an Indian news agency.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik told ANI there was one survivor who was in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight.
The flight manifest shared by authorities said the passenger in that seat was British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. Read more
Groom’s parents gave couple money for their wedding — then demanded it back after drama on the big day (People)
A new bride says her in-laws spoiled her wedding with their “hurtful” behavior — and when they got called out, they demanded that she and the groom return the money they were given.
The bride shared her story in a post on Reddit’s “Wedding Drama” forum, explaining that she and her husband recently got married and the day was “beautiful and full of love.” However, instead of basking in the warm memories, she said she “can’t stop thinking about how my husband’s parents behaved, especially my [mother-in-law].”
She went on to recount some of the frustrating things that happened with the groom’s parents. On the morning of the wedding, her mother-in-law was supposed to join the bride, along with her mom, grandmother and bridal party, at 9 a.m. to get ready as a group. Read more
Trump ‘gold card’ website opens. Here’s how to join the $5m waitlist (USAToday)
President Donald Trump’s long-touted “gold card,” which offers foreigners a path to U.S. citizenship after paying $5 million to the government, is open for business.
But even if you have the money, there’s a waitlist at trumpcard.gov. And read the fine print carefully: Your $5 million doesn’t buy you immediate citizenship.
Trump has said that he is not seeking approval from Congress as he is not providing gold card buyers with citizenship – only a path to citizenship. The path to citizenship requirements for card buyers are unclear and White House officials have said more details will be provided soon. Read more
Libya denies claims of official contact with Egypt over ‘Convoy of Steadfastness’ (MEMO)
Abdulhadi Al-Hweij, foreign minister in the eastern Libyan government appointed by the Parliament, said there had been no official contact with Egypt regarding the Maghreb “Caravan of Steadfastness” entering through the shared land border.
Speaking to RT, Al-Hweij said: “Every country has its own particularities and its own laws that govern it,” stressing that his government acts within Libyan law and national sovereignty.
He added that his government had welcomed the Maghreb convoy aimed at supporting the Palestinian people and had “provided all possible facilitation to the convoy within the geographic boundaries and legal framework of Libya”. Read more
Japan protests Chinese fighter jet’s ‘abnormal approaches’ (UPI)
Japan’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday a Chinese J-15 fighter jet’s “abnormal approaches” brought it within 147 feet of Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C surveillance planes over the past weekend.
There were two close calls that came within a short enough distance to risk collision and the delay in publicly announcing them was to analyze what happened.
“The government has raised serious concerns with the Chinese side, including to the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, through the vice minister of foreign affairs, and has strongly urged them to prevent such incidents from recurring,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a Thursday news conference. Read more
Tolu Arokodare makes Belgian Pro League Team of the Season (Guardian)
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has been named in the 2024–25 Belgian Pro League Team of the Season, following a remarkable campaign with KRC Genk that saw him clinch both the Golden Boot and the Ebony Shoe Award.
The 24-year-old forward secured top honours after scoring 21 goals across all competitions, cementing his status as one of the league’s standout performers. Arokodare’s recognition comes as part of a carefully selected Best XI, unveiled on Wednesday by the league’s governing body.
His inclusion in the elite lineup reflects his consistent performances and attacking prowess, as he finished as the Pro League’s top scorer. The Golden Boot race saw Arokodare edge past STVV’s Adriano Bertaccini, thanks to his superior tally of away goals—11 in the regular season and two more in the playoffs. Read more
Osayi-Samuel leaves Fenerbahce for Besiktas on free transfer (ThisDay)
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ngreports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuelhas sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahceon a free transfer. Read more
Visa signs Yamal as Global Ambassador for FIFA 2026 World Cup (Sun)
With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE: V) — a global leader in digital payments and long-standing supporter of world football — yesterday announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game’s brightest rising stars, will serve as a global ambassador for the tournament.
To celebrate the milestone and build momentum toward the largest FIFA World Cup in history, Visa will unlock exclusive fan experiences for cardholders — including meet-and-greet opportunities with Lamine Yamal in Barcelona and signed merchandise leading into FIFA World Cup 26.
“Lamine represents the future of football — bold, exciting, and full of potential,” said Tarek Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, Visa CEMEA. Read more
Former Flying Eagles midfielder makes Esperance Club World Cup squad (CompleteSports)
Nigeria midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has been included in Esperance’s squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ogbelu is one of the six midfielders in the 25-man squad submitted to FIFA by the Tunisian club.
The 22-year-old recently signed a new two-year contract with the former African champions. Esperance will open their campaign against Brazil’s Flamengo on Tuesday, 17 June. Read more
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk keeps Ukraine on his mind as he prepares for his next big fight (CNN)
Perched on Spain’s eastern coast, the touristy town of Gandia may not look like an obvious home for one of Ukraine’s biggest stars, but it’s here that world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is basing himself ahead of his next fight.
Quieter than other towns in the vicinity, its geography and climate confer it a surprising but important characteristic for Usyk and his team: it looks and feels like southern Crimea.
The links to Usyk’s home province and country don’t stop there. Step inside his base – a co-working center turned fortress and gym – and you will see references to Ukraine everywhere. Read more