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The National Association of Nigerian Students has declared that it will not participate in protests organized by activist Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back (TIB) Movement, accusing the group of pursuing political objectives under the guise of activism.In a statement issued in Abuja, NANS expressed concerns about the movement’s activities, alleging that its protests are driven more by political interests than genuine advocacy.The association’s president, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, also dismissed reports questioning his status as a student, describing the claims as false and misleading. He maintained that he is a student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology.Akinteye further criticized Sowore and the Take It Back Movement, arguing that the blending of activism, ...

Colombian pop superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City.The pair will take to the stage at Estadio Azteca on 11 June ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, performing *Dai Dai*, the tournament’s official anthem.As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Dai Dai is a celebration of football’s power to unite people across cultures and continents,” FIFA said in a statement announcing the performance.”The title of the song, an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on,” is expected to be one of the centrepieces of the opening ceremony.Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will also perform during t...

American Influencer, Ashlee Jenae's cause of de@th has been revealed two months after she was found in a luxury hotel in Zanzibar.The New Jersey native, real name Ashly Robinson, was pronounced de@d aged 31 on April 9 after being discovered unconscious at the Zuri Zanzibar resort.Her de@th came hours after she was heard having a 'volatile' fight with her crypto mogul fiancé Joe McCann, 45, and six days after the pair got engaged during a safari.According to local outlet, The Citizen Press, authorities concluded their investigation into Jenae's de@th and found that she d!ed by su!cide as a result of mental distress.Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations Zuberi Chembera said at a press conference in Zanzibar on Thursday, 'Through witness statements and analysis of communi...

An aide to the immediate past Minister of Power and 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, has disclosed that the abductors of the Mrs Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of the former Minister and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, are yet to contact the family.LIB reported that unknown gunmen abducted the 12-year-old twin boys and their mother in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 3.In a chat with The Nation, Awogboro said;“We are still searching, security agencies are still on it and they have promised safe return of the victims. Since yesterday, the family is unsettled, the victim’s husband, who is not in Nigeria, is not happy at all, but he said ...

The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress had been made towards the establishment of state police in Nigeria.The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the constitutional amendments required for the implementation of state police were expected soon.Gbajabiamila spoke after a consultative meeting on state police convened by the Presidency at the State House, Abuja.In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Gbajabiamila said discussions on the state police framework began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Tinubu.He said the process had now reached the stage of considering the required constitutional amendments.He stated, “We started deliberations i...

A routine family meeting in Kakamega South Sub-County, Kenya turned into a shocking tragedy after a woman allegedly poured boiling water on her husband.She also doused his newly introduced second wife and their 16-month-old child, leaving two of the victims with severe burn injuries.According to local media, the tragic incident occurred on the morning of June 1, 2026 in Shivagala village.Police say Danston Isundwa Mmbehi was at home with his wife, Mary Mmbone Khalechi, when a woman identified as Fransisca Makhokha arrived carrying a young child.What began as a family discussion took a dark turn when Danston introduced Fransisca to Mary as his newly married second wife and revealed that they had a 16-month-old child together.According to a report filed at Malaika Pol...

\The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that that any primary election that was conducted beyond the May 30 deadline remains invalid, unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter.INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated this in an interview with The Punch.He advised that political parties would have to continue to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 pending the determination of the commission’s appeal before the Court of Appeal.Haruna stated: “Obviously, for now, any primary held outside INEC’s May 30 deadline will be invalid unless the Court of Appeal overturns the Federal High Court judgment in INEC’s appeal agai...

With the World Cup fast approaching, FIFA officials have issued a strict warning to fans about prohibited items that will not be allowed inside stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.According to FIFA’s updated security policy, all banned items will be confiscated at entry points, while possession of certain restricted goods, particularly illegal substances or prohibited electronic smoking devices in some host countries, could lead to detention or prosecution.Authorities say the measures are part of a unified security framework designed to ensure safety across all tournament venues. Everyday items such as beach umbrellas, selfie sticks, inflatables, folding chairs, and oversized bags are among those explicitly prohibited.Electronic smoking devices are also banned inside stad...

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the man alleged to be the originator of an AI-generated voice note that was widely circulated online as a leaked recording of President Bola Tinubu.Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the arrest in a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, June 4.“The IGP crack team has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis who originated the fake voice that he passed on to his gullible targets as President Tinubu’s voice. Dennis was arrested in Benin. The police will issue an official statement.''The arrest closes a week-long controversy that began on May 27, 2026, when a video of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), went viral. In the clip, an AI...

FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed dozens of fans to secure free tickets for the 2026 World Cup and is now asking the affected supporters to pay the correct amount or risk losing their seats.The world football governing body confirmed that about 60 fans were allocated tickets at “0 USD” following a payment issue during the checkout process.In a statement via its X handle on Thursday, it said, “FIFA can confirm that approximately 60 FIFA World Cup 2026 fans received a communication on Wednesday, 3 June, regarding tickets that had been allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process.”While apologising for the error, FIFA said the tickets remain reserved, and affected supporters have been invited to complete payment....