Latest News from Thursday, June 4th, 2026

Residents and activists on Thursday staged a protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The Federal Government on Thursday launched a nationwide campaign tagged #UniteAgainstTerror, calling on Nigerians, the media, civil society groups and security agencies to work together against terrorism and violent extremism.

Former Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has taken his dispute with Turkish football authorities to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), claiming disciplinary sanctions imposed on him violated his right to freedom of expression.

Italian Serie A club Napoli have confirmed that head coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after a two-year spell, ending his tenure by mutual agreement before the expiration of his contract.

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area have been released.

No fewer than 110 Nigerians are among 355 West Africans slated for deportation by the United States as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies immigration enforcement across the region.

Journalists covering climate change should focus on evidence-based responses rather than intentions, promises or technology alone, experts said during a webinar organized by Covering Climate Now on solutions journalism.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the three day national mourning declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria over rising insecurity in the country.

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged young Nigerians to resist ethnic and religious division, warning that political actors often exploit identity fault lines when unable to compete on ideas and performance.

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums in a last-minute policy change that will require spectators to purchase bottled water inside venues, according to a report by The Athletic.

The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran, in a largely symbolic move that signals political pushback against President Donald Trump as diplomatic efforts with Tehran stall.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared support for the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and warned it could mobilise nationwide solidarity action if governments fail to address worsening insecurity and secure the release of abducted victims.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire following negotiations mediated by the United States, in a move aimed at ending months of cross border tensions and creating momentum for a broader peace process.

Security operatives in Kogi State have arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang linked to a deadly attack in Ayegunle Igun Bunu, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, which left two people dead and about 30 others abducted.

The Kwara State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected kidnapping gang leader and recovered two AK-47 rifles in a major operation targeting violent crimes in the state.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Court of Appeal has invalidated the recognition previously given to a caretaker committee and affirmed the authority of its Interim National Working Committee.