Ebony Herald News24 https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ARAFAT 2026 VIDEO; Aiyedatiwa’s support made 2026 Hajj smooth, successful — Ondo Amirul Hajj … highlights lessons of holy pilgrimage By Lai Gidado  Ebony Herald News Ekiti decides: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate’s ward Appeal Court halts deregistration of ADC, four other parties, faults trial Judge. By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim Ekiti decides: Poll peaceful, turnout impressive – Gov Oyebanji, Senate leader, Opeyemi declare “No Evidence to Back Assassination Threat, Phone Hack Claims by Turaki” — Police Witness Tells Court. …as Turaki Faces False information Trial Ondo Bye-Election: Aiyedatiwa Rallies Support for APC Candidate Faduyile Media, Security Agencies Must Unite to Safeguard Nigeria’s Peace — Minister By Shalom Oludele  FG unveils National Compendium to unlock economic, tourism potentials of 36 states, FCT. By Shalom Oludele Canada’s population shrinks, loses 55,000 residents in first quarter By Lai Gidado  Non-indigenes Renewed Hope Ambassador visits Ondo Police Commissioner, seeks security, collaboration By Kunle Michael  TO LIVE IN THE MEMORY OF THE LIVING IS NOT TO DIE; quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero By M K Ilyasu Ekiti decides: Drama at polling unit as ADC candidate, Bejide alleges assault, vote-buying . Allegations untrue, APC Chieftain Araoye Army, Air Force Rescue Wife of Late Defence Spokesman, Rabe Abubakar. By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim  Early turnout, swift deployment of materials signal smooth start to Ekiti Governorship poll. By Dally Iyamu  Re: Strong Clemency Appeal for the Great ABU Zaria II By Prof. M. K. Othman World Bank Lists Tin Can and Apapa Ports Among Global Top 20 Most Improved Ports By Saheed Badmus Strong Clemency Appeal for the Great ABU Zaria II By Prof. M. K. Othman Federal Govt. Launches Free TV Platform, projects Major Boost for Jobs, Content Industry, Economy By Shalom Oludele In Ebonyi, Tinubu’s Infrastructure Vision Paving Path to National Renewal By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ekiti Decides: PDP candidate, Oluyede votes, raises alarm over alleged election irregularities. By Kunle Michael Abuja Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, Others. By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim  The Budget Cannot Pay Its Bills. The Assembly Does Not Want to Know. __An emergency sitting has been called for Monday. Contractors are still waiting. The Health Ministry received 0.0165 percent of its capital budget last year. And the National Assembly is being asked, as it always is, to simply move the goalpost.   By Ekeh Chidiebere OPEN LETTER TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA ON THE NEED TO SCRAP THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC) SCHEME To: The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, The National Assembly, And All Relevant Stakeholders. Subject: Call for the Abolition of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme Veteran actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80 Emir of Ilorin appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as Chief Imam By Lai Gidado  Bandits invade Kogi School during WASSCE, kill Vice Principal, two others. By Ladidi Al-Hassan Canadian Pilot charged over alleged fake licence after flying passengers for 17 years By Dally Iyamu  I’m Fulfilled Taming Nembe-Brass Road Terrain, Says Gov Diri *Contractor Promises December Delivery. By Chris Mark Democracy Day: FG admits hardship, says inflation easing despite security concerns By Lai Gidado  Court Sets June 18 for Trial as Factional PDP Chair, Turaki, Loses Bid for Early Ruling By our correspondent 2026 Democracy Day: Tinubu Committed to Inclusive Nigeria, Says Information Minister By Shalom Oludele Joint security operation: Ondo Police, Amotekun, hunters, vigilantes rescue Kidnap victim, nab four By Binta Haroon  VIDEO: Warri–Itakpe train tragedy: Four die, 24 injured, as Senator Dafinone, Patrick Ukah survive. By Dally Iyamu Reps Urge Nigerian Army Council to discontinue the automatic merger of SSCC, DSSC, DRC ….As Bill for an Act to Establish the Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management of Nigeria Passes Second Reading By Saheed Badmus Ondo Police Debunk Rumours of Bandit Presence Akure, Urge Public to Remain Calm Family announces passing of community Matriarch, Mariya Garba Umar, at 76 By Binta Haroon  Forty years in, Isolo High class of ’86 keeps the Bond Alive By Binta Haroon  US President Trump asks Israel and Iran to stop shooting Re: Adieu, Inna Ladi, Sanusi, Dr. Almu, and Sani: April, 2026 – The Harvest of Deaths By Prof. MK Othman Fear grips Ondo community as gunmen abduct LG worker, petrol attendant By Binta Haroon  Bayelsa NUT Stages Warning Protest Over Oyo Abduction, Warns Of Nationwide Strike By Chris Mark  How I returned from the Gate of the other World (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4): Readers’ comments (II) Insecurity deepens as bandits kidnap retired Military Chief, wife in Katsina By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim  OSAEC Chairman Urges Ondo Youth To Explore Opportunities In Agribusinessess Tinubu Meets Lagos APC House of Reps Candidates , Calls For Party Unity Ahead Of 2027 Elections By Saheed Badmus June 12: NDC Women leader demands safe schools, women’s inclusion in governance By Lai Gidado  How I returned from the Gate of the other World (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4): Readers’ comments (I) AGWANANA: BAYELSA PDP PRIMARIES PEACEFUL, PRODUCED CREDIBLE CANDIDATES BY CONSENSUS By Chris Mark  Gov Diri Sacks Bayelsa United Board, Coaches After Relegation Also Signs PWDs, BMUTH Bills Into Law. 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