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13 Reps Switch Parties as Chinda Resigns as Minority Leader

Thirteen members of the House of Representatives have switched political parties in a major political realignment that has reshaped the party composition in the 10th National Assembly. The mass defection comes as Ahmad Chinda, the former Minority Leader of the House, has resigned from his position, marking a significant shift in the legislative landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chinda's resignation as Minority Leader has triggered speculation about the future direction of opposition politics in the National Assembly. The representatives who switched parties represent various constituencies across Nigeria and their defections have altered the balance of power between the ruling party and the opposition in the lower chamber of the National Assembly. The move has been described as one of the largest party-switching incidents in recent Nigerian political history. Political analysts say the defections reflect growing fluidity in Nigeria's […]

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INEC Probes Leak of Voter Data, Traces User Account

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it is investigating a leak of voter registration data and has traced the incident to a user account belonging to one of its staff members with authorized access to the Continuous Voter Registration database. The commission disclosed that the breach was an internal incident, following forensic analysis of the leaked data and examination of system logs. The staff member in question had legitimate access to the CVR portal, but allegedly misused it to extract and share sensitive voter information online. nigeria Politics Nigeria reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has launched a fresh probe into the data leak after it was traced to an internal breach at INEC. The security agency is working with INEC’s ICT department to identify the full extent of the compromised data and the individuals […]

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Army Plans Indigenous Innovation in Campaign Against Insecurity

The Nigerian Army has outlined plans to deepen indigenous technological innovation in its campaign against insecurity across the country, emphasizing the need for local solutions to Nigerian security challenges. At the seventh edition of the Army War College Nigeria annual Nigeria Civil War symposium, themed “Indigenous Technological Innovation in the Nigerian Civil War: Lessons for Contemporary Military Operations,” Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General W.A.I. Shuaibu, represented by the Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, stressed that officers must embrace indigenous technological innovations to win the fight against terrorism and insurgency. The Army War College Nigeria course 10 2026, with the overarching theme “Harnessing Indigenous Technological Innovations for Enhanced National Defense,” provides a contemporary framework for applying lessons drawn from the symposium, emphasizing that technological autonomy is vital in modern warfare. The Nigerian Army Armoured Corps […]

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Iran Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Alive, Increasingly Engaging, Rubio Says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and “increasingly engaged at some level,” ending weeks of speculation about his health and whereabouts amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. Speaking to US lawmakers on Tuesday, Rubio said Khamenei remains involved in Iran’s leadership apparatus even as the country’s conventional military shield has been substantially eroded by US-Israeli strikes. He added that Iran still retains a large number of drones despite the damage to its defence capabilities. The revelation comes amid growing uncertainty over Khamenei’s status after he made no public appearance for nearly six weeks following his appointment as Iran’s supreme leader in March 2026 after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Intelligence assessments from both Israel and the United States have suggested that Khamenei […]

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Oyo Abductions: Parents Reject Rice, Cash, Demand Release of Kidnapped Children

Families of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oyo State have rejected rice and money brought by government officials, insisting that their only priority is the safe return of their children. The relatives turned down the relief items during a meeting with state representatives, saying they could not accept food and cash while their loved ones remain in the hands of kidnappers. “They brought rice and money, but the parents turned it down. They said their priority is the safe return of their children,” a community leader close to the affected families explained. The abductions occurred during a brutal attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, where dozens of pupils and staff of Community High School were taken into the forest. Among the victims are children, teachers, and a school principal, who has since pleaded for help in […]

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NSCDC Dismisses Five Kano Volunteer Personnel Over Gross Indiscipline

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has dismissed five volunteer personnel over what it described as acts of gross indiscipline and conduct unbecoming of members of the corps. The command said the affected volunteers were found guilty by a disciplinary panel after they allegedly violated standing regulations guiding the conduct of NSCDC operatives and volunteers in the state. Their offences reportedly bordered on insubordination, absenteeism from duty posts and other acts considered prejudicial to the image of the corps. A statement credited to the Kano NSCDC command explained that the decision was taken to “send a clear signal” that the corps would not tolerate misconduct at any level, whether among regular officers or volunteers. It added that discipline remains the backbone of security agencies and must be upheld to maintain public confidence. The command noted […]

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Arsenal Unveil 3 Signings for Next Season

Arsenal have officially unveiled three new signings ahead of the 2025/26 season, strengthening their squad under manager Mikel Arteta as they prepare to compete for Premier League and Champions League honors. The Gunners have secured midfielder Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million deal, with the winger signing a long-term contract after being granted leave of absence from the Blues' Club World Cup final to undergo his medical. Madueke, who will provide back-up for Bukayo Saka on the right wing, previously spent time on loan at Arsenal during the 2024/25 season. Swedish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joins from Chelsea in a £5 million deal, replacing David Raya as the first-choice goalkeeper. The 28-year-old Spanish international signed a five-year contract and is expected to provide competition for Arteta's preferred number one. Defender Martin Zubimendi arrives from Real Sociedad for £55 million, […]

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US Says It Struck Iranian Military Sites, Tehran Responds With Air Base Attack

The United States has confirmed it carried out strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, targeting radar and drone command facilities on Goruk and Qeshm Island in southern Iran, prompting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to launch a retaliatory missile attack on a US-linked air base in the region. US Central Command (Centcom) said fighter jets struck the Iranian military targets following Iran's shootdown of an American surveillance drone, describing the operation as an act of "self-defense" to protect American forces. The strikes targeted radar installations and drone command sites in the strategic Strait of Hormuz area. The IRGC announced it targeted a US air base in the region early Thursday morning, aiming at "the source" of the prior US attacks on Iran, according to state broadcaster IRIB. Kuwait reported missile and drone attacks forcing air defenses into […]

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UNIZIK to Upgrade Pre-Science Centre into Mini-Campus

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced plans to upgrade its Pre-Science Centre at Mbaukwu community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State into a fully-fledged mini-campus of the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, disclosed the development, stating that the upgrade will bring attendant benefits including improved infrastructure, better learning facilities, and enhanced accommodation for students enrolled in the university's pre-science programme. The Mbaukwu-based Pre-Science Centre was designed to provide intensive and effective remedial and preparatory learning for students seeking admission into science-related programmes. The programme covers core science subjects including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Geography for core science students, while non-core science students study Mathematics, English, Geography, Economics, Government, and Literature—a total of six subjects. The Pre-Science Programme lasts for one academic year spanning two semesters, with breaks between sessions. […]

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Lassa Fever: Medical Academy Demands Action as Deaths Hit 204

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 204 people in Nigeria in 2026, prompting the Nigerian Academy of Medicine to demand urgent government action as the fatality rate worsens. As of May 29, 2026, the NCDC has recorded 793 laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever cases across multiple states, with the outbreak's case fatality rate rising to approximately 25.7%, higher than previous years and surpassing 2025 levels. Delayed treatment and weak surveillance systems have been cited as major factors contributing to the rising death toll. The Academy of Medicine has called on the Federal Government to declare the Lassa fever outbreak a national health emergency, strengthen year-round surveillance, improve early detection systems, and ensure adequate funding for diagnostics, treatment, and community engagement. Members warned that the current trend threatens Nigeria's public health security and […]

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