An Air Peace airline flight conveying 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 10:30 am on Thursday. As the pioneer group repatriated amidst escalating xenophobic violence, their arrival follows documentation delays that pushed the flight back from its initial Monday schedule. According to official estimates, more than 1,000 Nigerians have expressed interest in voluntary repatriation and are awaiting evacuation. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, confirmed that evacuation demands are soaring. In a strategic diplomatic move, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria…
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Trade Facilitation: Gov Eno Leads Technical Team to Paris as Ibom Deep Seaport Gains Traction.
In a major push to enhance trade facilitation, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the Ibom Deep Seaport project. This follows a high-level technical working session with the Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris on Friday, June 5, 2026. The strategic review centered on the recently completed Worley Parsons Technical Feasibility Report, establishing concrete frameworks for investment, accelerated deployment, and enduring project viability. By reaffirming their shared commitment to the Ibom Deep Seaport, Akwa Ibom State and its investors are accelerating…
United Flight With 147 Passengers Diverted After Repeated Attempts to Breach Cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to make an unscheduled diversion to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night due to a security scare. Sooth News monitored a Cable Network News (CNN) report stating that the incident occurred after an “unruly passenger” triggered safety concerns mid-flight. The Boeing 737, which was carrying 147 passengers and six crew members, landed safely before local authorities detained the individual. According to a CNN report, ”a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday…
Blue Economy Ministry Applauds Shippers’ Council for Driving Fairer, Faster Ports
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council took center stage at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference Exhibition in Abuja, demonstrating its drive for efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reforms in the nation’s maritime sector. Guided by the theme “Reforms, Resilience, and Results,” the international conference served as a collaborative hub for public service leaders dedicated to transforming service delivery and institutional structures. The Council leveraged the exhibition to demonstrate its impact as Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator. In particular, it emphasized its robust stakeholder collaboration, pivotal role in industry dispute resolution, and strategic…
Culture Radiates at Ojude Oba 2026: Abiodun Hails Oneness, Urges Aid for Insecurity Victims
Ijebu-Ode exploded into a kaleidoscope of colour and culture on Friday, May 29 as thousands of beautifully adorned men, women, and youth gathered for the highly anticipated 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. The ancient town was instantly transformed into Africa’s ultimate runway of heritage, style, and prestige. The energy was electric, featuring jaw-dropping horse-riding displays, richly embroidered traditional attire, and captivating choreography by the famous Regberegbe groups. The epochal event once again proved why Ojude Oba remains a global symbol of cultural pride. Dignitaries, global tourists, and Ijebu descendants from across…
Ukraine Says Nigerian Mercenary, 34, Killed Fighting For Russia
The Ukrainian National News Agency (Ukrinform) reported that Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, was killed on the frontline in the Kharkiv region. The news regarding the death of Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor broke on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) officially released his details, which were immediately published by Ukrinform at 1:38 PM. Key Details of the ReportAccording to information released by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), Victor was killed during combat with Ukrainian defense forces near the settlement of Grafske in the Kharkiv region.…
Over 1.7M Pilgrims Gathered for Hajj 2026, Saudi Authorities Say
The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) officially announced that the total number of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season reached exactly 1,707,301. According to Saudi Gazette, ”The General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday that the total number of pilgrims performing Hajj this year reached 1,707,301. According to the authority, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia representing 165 nationalities through the Kingdom’s various entry points, while 160,646 pilgrims were citizens and residents from within the Kingdom. The authority said the total number of male pilgrims from inside and…
NDLEA Intercepts Chinese Grandma with Drugs at Lagos Airport; Arrests Engineer, Recovers ₦2.1bn Tapentadol Pills from India
In continuation of its relentless war against illicit drug trafficking in the country, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese grandmother, Ting Hung Kiong, for attempting to smuggle a massive consignment of Canadian Loud—a potent synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday, 23rd May, by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. He confirmed that the suspect, a naturalised Malaysian citizen, was intercepted on Sunday, 17th May 2026, upon her arrival at the Terminal 2…
Teenage pregnancy fuelling obstetric fistula in Nigeria – Gem Hub
By: Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Obstetric fistula is a severe childbirth injury caused mainly by prolonged obstructed labour without timely medical intervention, particularly emergency caesarean section services. The condition can leave women unable to control…
‘At least 90 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports’ —BBC
SHANXI, China — At least 90 people have been killed following a devastating coal mine explosion in northern China, according to a BBC report tracking the mounting disaster. ”At least 90 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China, according to the country’s state media. The gas explosion happened at the Liushenyu Coal Mine, run by the Tongzhou Group, in Shanxi Province. Hundreds of rescuers have been sent to the site. Footage from state media showed paramedics carrying stretchers at the site, with ambulances in the…