Latest News from Friday, June 5th, 2026
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Oyo Government, Police Tighten Security as Rescue Efforts Continue
Security has taken center stage in Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
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Shettima Reassures Nigerians on Security, Calls for Prayers for Peace
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country.
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Atiku Slams Tinubu, First Lady Over Oyo Abductions, Accuses FG of Weak Response
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over what he described as a lack of urgency in securing the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State.
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South Korea Election Chief Resigns After Ballot Shortages Disrupt Local Polls
The head of South Korea’s election commission has resigned after ballot paper shortages disrupted voting in several districts during the country’s local elections.
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Obi Warns Against Normalising School Abductions, Cites Decline in National Outrage
2027 Presidential candidate Peter Obi says Nigeria is becoming dangerously desensitised to school abductions, warning that repeated attacks on students reflect a broader failure of leadership and public accountability.
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World Environment Day: Expert Warns Nigeria is Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change
Nigeria faces growing environmental threats from climate change, and citizens should take the issue seriously, environmental expert Desmond Majekodunmi said on World Environment Day.
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African Teams Can Make History at World Cup – Analysts
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, Nigeria Info 99.3FM sports analysts believe African teams have a strong chance of making history at the tournament.
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Primaries Held After 30th May Invalid, INEC Warns Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted after its 30th May deadline remains invalid, despite an ongoing legal dispute over the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general election.
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Labour Party Calls NEC Meeting to Ratify 2027 Candidates
The Labour Party has fixed 11th of June for a meeting of its National Executive Committee to ratify the results of its recently concluded primary elections and approve candidates for the 2027 general elections.
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NERC Orders DISCOS to Compensate Band A Customers for Power Shortfalls
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed electricity distribution companies to compensate Band A customers affected by power supply shortfalls caused by generation constraints between February and March 2026.
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Liverpool Confirm Iraola as New Manager
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club’s new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
