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President Donald Trump has called for calm following Iranian strikes in response to Israel’s latest assault against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Trump confirmed he had been briefed on the situation and advised Israel to exercise restraint, noting that parties are very close to a deal to end the war. “No one was hurt in the missile attack (on Israel),” the leader told N12. “If (Benjamin) Netanyahu responds, this will continue and continue.” The President emphasized he is not happy about Israel’s new attacks in the region and that they were not coordinated with the United States. “Israel had its strike and…

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission, NERC, and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Sam Amadi, has described the recent primary election conducted by the Imo State chapter of the NDC as marred by ticket racketeering and shortchanging of aspirants. He accused some party officials of collecting money from aspirants in exchange for tickets. Amadi raised the alarm while commenting on the outcome of the exercise, where he alleged that several aspirants who participated in the primaries had lodged complaints accusing some party officials of demanding and receiving payments without delivering tickets to them. He hinted that…

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monsuru Osho, has won the bye-election held in Iperu III Ward 5 of Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State. The election was conducted across 18 polling units to fill the vacant councillorship seat following the death of the former councillor, Nurudeen Bakare. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Olusogo Otelaja, said Osho secured 1,730 votes out of the 1,741 votes cast in the election. According to the official results, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received five votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled…

A suspected militia attack on Mbasa community in Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State has claimed the life of one resident and left several houses destroyed. Sources within the military disclosed that troops of Sector 1, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, responded to a distress call from the community at about 8:30 am on June 4. According to the sources, security personnel were swiftly deployed to the area following reports of an ongoing attack. However, by the time the troops arrived, the assailants had reportedly fled the scene. Preliminary…

Barau FC defender, Orji Kalu, believes his team put up a good fight to maintain their top-flight status. The Maliya Boys finished the campaign in eight position – five points above relegation. Orji said the target was to maintain the club’s status in the NPFL, which was achieved. “We just have to fight to remain in the NPFL as we all know Barau FC is a club that just got promoted we just have to maintain that status,” Orji told totorinews. Orji however expressed optimism ahead of the 2026-27 NPFL season. “We will see how we can achieve more that…

Famous Nollywood comic actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly called Osuofia, has described his adventure into acting as “an accident”. The veteran explained that he wanted to remain a scriptwriter but his colleagues, who noticed his comedy skills behind the scenes pressurized him into acting. Speaking in a recent episode of the Selah Meditate podcast, Owoh said, “My coming in front of the camera was an accident. I was a scriptwriter behind the scenes and people started telling me to start performing in front of the camera. “I remember ATV created a 7-minute programme for me to do stand-up comedy in the…

Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, on Saturday warned that denying former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, access to medical attention in detention is a risk President Bola Tinubu’s administration cannot afford to take. Olarenwaju warned that if anything happens to El-Rufai, Tinubu’s administration would be held responsible. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) reportedly denied El-Rufai access to medical attention while in its custody. An aide to the former Kaduna State governor, Muyiwa Adekeye, had claimed that his principal is suffering from swollen, reddish and itchy eyes while…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially constituted its Ekiti State Governorship Campaign Committee. The inauguration is part of preparations for the forthcoming governorship election in the state. This is contained in a statement posted on its verified X handle late Saturday. According to the statement, the committee is tasked with coordinating campaign activities, mobilizing support across the state, engaging critical stakeholders, and driving the party’s vision and message to every community in Ekiti State. The party congratulated all members appointed to serve on the committee and expresses confidence in their capacity, commitment, and dedication to delivering a successful campaign. “Together,…

Abakaliki FC management have announced a 55-day end-of-season break for players and the technical crew following their exit from the President Federation Cup. The Rice Boys are expected to resume on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The club disclosed this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Obinna Ogba. Ogba said the club would address all the lapses noticed during the just-concluded campaign ahead of the 2026–27 season. He added that further information regarding retained players would be communicated in due course. Abakaliki FC finished fifth in the Conference B table with 25 points. They were eliminated from the President…

The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to host the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos on June 25, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between both partners. The forum, now in its tenth edition, has become a leading platform for fostering economic cooperation between Nigeria and Europe, bringing together policymakers, investors, and business leaders to explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Organisers said the 2026 edition will focus on mobilising private-sector investment, strengthening value chains, and creating greater opportunities for businesses operating in both markets. The event will…