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Musa Vows Rescue of Kidnap Victims, Seeks Public Support

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) says security agencies are intensifying efforts to rescue kidnapped citizens, stressing that stronger community support and intelligence sharing are key to improving national security.

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Gunmen Abduct Former Defence Spokesman, Wife in Katsina

Former Defence spokesman, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (rtd), and his wife have reportedly been abducted by gunmen in Katsina State while travelling along the Katsina–Matazu road, with security agencies said to be working on their rescue.

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Jonathan, Obi, Makinde Reportedly Secure Tickets Ahead Of 2027 Elections

A PDP factional convention in Abuja reportedly declared Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi, and Seyi Makinde as 2027 presidential “ticket winners,” though the party’s main leadership has rejected the outcome amid ongoing internal disputes.

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FG Screens Inbound Passengers and Hajj Returnees Over Ebola Concerns

FG has stepped up Ebola surveillance at airports and entry points, screening inbound passengers and returning Hajj pilgrims as a precautionary measure against possible virus importation.

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Nigerian Catholic Priest Convicted in US for Sexually Assaulting Women Under Spiritual Care

A Nigerian-born Catholic priest has been convicted in the U.S. of sexually assaulting women in Texas, with a jury finding him guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault after a trial in Waco.

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First Lady Donates ₦100m Empowerment Grants to 2,000 Ekiti Women

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has announced a ₦100m empowerment scheme in Ekiti State, giving ₦50,000 each to 2,000 women to support small businesses and boost household incomes.

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Shettima Explains Why Tinubu Omitted Fuel Subsidy Removal from Inaugural Speech

VP Shettima says President Tinubu deliberately left petrol subsidy removal out of his inauguration speech to avoid early pressure and interference, describing the policy as a pre-planned reform aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy.

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Aisha Yesufu Alleges Manipulation in NDC Senate Primary

Aisha Yesufu has alleged manipulation in her party’s senatorial primaries, claiming the process was decided behind closed doors rather than through a transparent delegate vote, which she says led to her withdrawal and renewed debate on internal party democracy.

May 31, 2026 19

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AI Business Summit 2026 Holds Today, Focuses on Digital Transformation, Business Growth

AI Business Summit 2026 holds today, bringing together industry experts and entrepreneurs for practical sessions, live demonstrations, networking, and AI-driven strategies to enhance productivity, business growth, and digital transformation.

May 30, 2026 53

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Oyo Abduction: ‘I’m The Only One She Has’, Woman Demands Ward’s Rescue

A guardian of an abducted pupil in Oyo has made an emotional appeal for rescue efforts, as families continue to plead for government intervention 14 days after school attack incident.

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IPOB Declares May 30 Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day, Urges Sit-At-Home Reflection

IPOB has declared May 30, 2026, as Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day, calling for peaceful sit-at-home observance in honour of civil war victims and renewed reflection on historical justice.

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Makinde To FG: Stop Deceiving Nigerians On State Police

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has urged the Federal Government to end delays on state police debate, insisting decentralised policing is necessary, recalling Amotekun as a South-West security alternative initiative.

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