Truck drivers block Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway over shooting of colleagues (DailyTrust)
Some truck drivers on Wednesday blocked the Ganaja-lokoja-Ajaokuta expressway in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State over the shooting of their colleagues โ a truck driver and his mate.
The incident happened when security operatives keeping vigil on the highway allegedly shot the duo for refusing to stop for checking at their roadblock when flagged down.
However, no life was lost, as the victims were rushed to the hospital after gunshot wounds. Read more
4 suspected kidnappers killed in police operation (Guardian)
The police in Delta State have confirmed the killing of four suspected kidnappers during a joint operation with local hunters and anti-cult volunteers in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Council.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the incident yesterday, stating that the operation took place yesterday, at about 3:00 p.m., following credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected kidnappers along the Abraka railway axis.
โJoint operatives comprising the police, hunters, vigilante, and anti-cult volunteers engaged the suspected kidnappers and recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with 13 rounds of live ammunition,โ Edafe said. Read more
Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 28,000 tactical operatives nationwide (Leadership)
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has directed the deployment of over 28,000 tactical operatives across the country to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Audi explained that the deployment, spanning the Intelligence Directorate, Special Female Squad, Commandant Generalโs Special Intelligence Squad, Mining Marshals, Quick Response Tactical Team, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), operations department, and Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) operatives, is part of the Corpsโ robust security strategy for ensuring a safe and incident-free Eid celebration.
Dr. Audi, in a statement by the agencyโs spokesperson, CSC Afolabi Babawale, stated that the move aligns with NSCDCโs commitment to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, while also safeguarding lives and property against criminal elements seeking to exploit the festive season. Read more
Gates, Dangote, Inuwa, others seek improved healthcare investment, home-grown AI solutions (Channels)
Improved investments, partnerships, and the development of homegrown artificial intelligence solutions for Africaโs health sector were at the heart of discussions at the Gatekeepers event organised by the Gates Foundation.
At the gathering, which attracted the crรจme de la crรจme in the country and beyond, including the Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates; Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya; Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among others, they agreed that healthcare on the continent can be better with improved funding and the development of local solutions, among other strategies.
During a panel discussion, Gates recalled the Gates Foundationโs investment in healthcare in Africa, particularly Nigeria. According to the Microsoft Co-Founder, the foundation has invested about $100bn in healthcare in the country over the past 25 years, hinging it on the Gates Foundationโs guiding principle that all lives have equal value. Read more
Sultan seeks fervent prayers for Nigeria on Arafat Day (Nation)
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alahaji Saโad Abubakar III, has urged the Muslim Ummah to offer fervent prayers for Nigeria today, which falls on Arafat Day.
He said the prayers would attract divine solutions to the myriad of challenges facing the country.
The Sultan said this in a statement yesterday by the Secretary-General of Jamaโatu Nasril Islam (JNI), Prof. Khalid Aliyu. Read more
Niger Flood: Tinubu approves release of N2b, 20 trucks of rice for victims (NewTelegraph)
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the immediate release of โฆ2 billion for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced.
The Vice President also said the President appeove the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims. Read more
VIPs lobby Presidency as FG grounds 60 private jets (Punch)
To recover import duties from some private jet owners in the country, the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service, has grounded about 60 private jets across major airports in Nigeria, The PUNCH reports.
It was also gathered that private jet hangars in Lagos and Abuja airports were reportedly sealed up. However, owners of the aircraft, including bank chiefs and multinational oil companies among other individuals, have begun to lobby the Presidency to secure the release of their jets.
Some of the grounded luxury aircraft include Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000, BD-700 Global 6500, BD-700 Global 7500, among others. Officials of the NCS and those in the aviation sector confirmed this in separate interviews on Wednesday. Read more
Offset deactivates accounts after Cardi Bโs explosive โdie slowโ remark (AllHipHop)
Offset deleted his social media after Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were seen together publicly, igniting personal tensions amid an already contentious divorce.
Offset wiped his Instagram and X accounts after posting a series of heated messages aimed at Cardi B and Stefon Diggs following the pairโs public appearance over the weekend that stirred up personal tensions and online backlash.
The Hip-Hop artistโs frustration appeared to boil over after a photo circulated showing his son Wave sporting a hairstyle similar to Diggs, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. Read more
Donald Trump announces US travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on 7 (AlJazeera)
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban on people from 12 countries and restricting the citizens of seven other countries, the White House said.
The banned countries include Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
In addition to the ban announced on Wednesday, there will be heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Read more
US vetoes Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire (Newsweek)
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The US has played a key role as an interlocutor in ceasefire talks between Hamas and the Israeli government with respect to Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip.
Israel launched its military offensive against Gaza in retaliation against Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Since the war started, tens of thousands of Gazans have been killed and millions have been displaced. Read more
5 humanitarian workers killed in Sudan after attack on aid convoy (AfricaNews)
Five people have been killed in an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy in Sudan, the United Nations confirmed on Tuesday.
The attack happened on Monday night, near the town of El Koma in North Darfur province, as the convoy was trying to reach El Fasher city.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, described the incident as a “horrendous act of violence.โ Read more
Accused crypto torture bro William Duplessie allegedly once dated Joe Bidenโs niece Caroline: sources (PageSix)
Rumours are swirling that Joe Bidenโs niece โ political problem child Caroline Biden โ was once romantically involved with alleged crypto torture bro William Duplessie, sources allege to Page Six.
The pair are not currently together, and itโs unknown when they dated.
A lawyer for Duplessie had no comment, and we were unable to reach Biden. Read more
Judge rules Abrego Garcia’s lawyers can seek sanctions against government (ABC)
Judge in Abrego Garcia case to hear arguments over state secrets privilegeA federal judge is set to hear arguments on Friday over the Trump administration’s…Show more
The judge overseeing the case of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Wednesday granted a request from his attorneys to file a motion seeking sanctions against the government for failing to comply with discovery requests.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in April ordered the Trump administration to provide discovery evidence showing the process by which Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador despite him being issued a 2019 court order barring his deportation to his home country due to the fear of persecution.
Wednesday’s order from Xinis comes after Abrego Garcia’s attorneys said in a court filing that some of the discovery productions by the government include “highly redacted internal messages” and other materials that were classified as “Confidential or Attorney’s Eyes Only” — without a motion to designate the items as being under seal. Read more
Osimhen Remains Al Hilalโs Main Target As Striker (Leadership) Super Eagles super striker Victor Osimhen remains the main target of Saudi Arabian club, Al Hilal.
The move comes as the club aims to bolster its squad ahead of the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup, where they hope to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Recent reports indicate that the decision now lies in the hands of Osimhen, who is said to be contemplating his future and potential move to the Middle East.
The 24-year-old striker, was in impressive form for Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, making him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market. Read more
Boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa dies at 75, NBB of C pledges support for family (Guardian) Nigerian boxing icon Obisia Nwankpa, popularly known as โGolden Gloves,โ has died at the age of 75. He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, 3 June 2025, marking another significant loss for Nigerian sports in a year marked by bereavement.
Confirming the development, Rafiu Ladipo, President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), described Nwankpaโs death as a blow to the nationโs boxing community and called for his legacy to be preserved.
โThis is another big blow for usโฆ Obisia deserves to be immortalised in this country because he gave his all to boxing,โ Ladipo said in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES. Read more
French Open: Djokovic downs Zverev to set up semifinal against Sinner (AlJazeera)
A crucial moment arrived more than two and a half hours into Novak Djokovicโs French Open quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev. It was the fourth set, and Djokovic led, but Zverev was in possession of a break point and a chance to get back into the match.
They engaged in a 41-stroke exchange, the longest of a buggy and breezy Wednesday night, and Djokovic came out on top, smacking a forehand winner. He stayed in place afterwards, breathing heavily, with hands on his hips, scanning the standing ovation from thousands of Court Philippe-Chatrier spectators.
Djokovic might be 38 now. He might have slogged through a pair of three-match losing skids this season and slid to sixth in the rankings. What has not changed is Djokovicโs determination or his ability to be his best on big stages โ and now he is two wins from a record 25th Grand Slam title. Read more
Lionel Messi trains with Argentinian team ahead of World Cup qualifier (AfricaNews)
Football superstar, Lionel Messi, was back on the field training with the Argentinian national team on Monday.
His return after a 7-month involuntary absence due to an injury, will see him play in their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
Argentina is set to face Chile away on Thursday — before hosting Colombia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 11 June. Read more
โRestedโ Pacquiao Relishing Boxing Comeback At 46 (France24)
Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next monthโs world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.
The charismatic Filipino boxing icon stunned the sports world last month after announcing he would take on World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, four years after his last fight ended in a disappointing defeat.
Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes during a glittering professional career that began in 1995, told reporters on Tuesday that the glamour of championship boxing had prompted his return. Read more