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03 June 2025

Oluwo Of Iwo Urges Yoruba To Worship One True God, Respect Monarchs

Religion

| 03-06-2025

Oluwo Of Iwo Urges Yoruba To Worship One True God, Respect Monarchs

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on Yoruba people to worship only God and respect traditional rulers.

Soldiers Allegedly Fire Live Bullets at Kidnapping Protesters in Delta

Crime

| 03-06-2025

Soldiers Allegedly Fire Live Bullets at Kidnapping Protesters in Delta

Security forces and protesters clash in Abraka as residents demonstrate against rising kidnapping cases in the university community.

Education

| 03-06-2025

Nasarawa Assembly Passes Education Trust Fund Bill Into Law

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing an Education Development Trust Fund to enhance teacher training and education sector.

Gov Alia Rejects Call for Military Emergency in Benue Over Herdsmen Attacks

Politics

| 03-06-2025

Gov Alia Rejects Call for Military Emergency in Benue Over Herdsmen Attacks

Benue State Government dismisses Professor Sebastine Hon's petition for military emergency as politically motivated and hypocritical.

Man Freed After 7 Months in Captivity, Family Pays N30m Ransom in Niger

Crime

| 03-06-2025

Man Freed After 7 Months in Captivity, Family Pays N30m Ransom in Niger

Yakubu Dada released by kidnappers after 7 months, following N30m total ransom payment. His wife was killed during the ordeal.

Man Freed After 7 Months in Captivity, N30m Ransom Paid in Niger

Crime

| 03-06-2025

Man Freed After 7 Months in Captivity, N30m Ransom Paid in Niger

Yakubu Dada released by kidnappers after 7 months, following N30m ransom payment. His wife was killed during captivity.

Orji Uzor Kalu: Most Nigerian Billionaires Stole Government Funds

Politics

| 03-06-2025

Orji Uzor Kalu: Most Nigerian Billionaires Stole Government Funds

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu claims most Nigerian billionaires converted stolen government money to dollars, challenging them to survive without dollar usage.

CBN's BDC Recapitalization Deadline Ends Today - ABCON Confirms

Business

| 03-06-2025

CBN's BDC Recapitalization Deadline Ends Today - ABCON Confirms

ABCON President confirms June 3 deadline for Bureau De Change operators' recapitalization with N2bn for Tier 1 and N500m for Tier 2 remains unchanged.

Chelsea's Caicedo Names Star-Studded All-Time Favourite XI

Sports

| 03-06-2025

Chelsea's Caicedo Names Star-Studded All-Time Favourite XI

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo reveals his dream team featuring Messi, Ronaldo, and Kante ahead of FIFA Club World Cup.

Soldiers Shot Me During Abraka Protest, Left Hole in My Face - Victim

News

| 03-06-2025

Soldiers Shot Me During Abraka Protest, Left Hole in My Face - Victim

Abraka resident Omena Ibokpo alleges soldiers shot him during a peaceful protest against kidnappings and killings by suspected herdsmen in Delta State.