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UK deputy defence chief arrives Borno to support Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts
The British Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt-Gen Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for high-level engagements with Nigerian military officials aimed at deepening defence cooperation between both countries. The engagements are focused on strengthening military collaboration and supporting Nigeria’s ongoing security operations. According to the British military authority, the UK defence […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for state police across the federation. The move follows repeated calls by the President for constitutional reforms to enable states […]
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OAUTH resident doctors begin indefinite strike over welfare issues
The Resident doctors at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) have commenced an indefinite strike following unresolved welfare and workplace issues with the hospital management. The decision was reached at an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), OAUTHC, held virtually on June 20, 2026, according to a communiqué […]
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US names ISIS money movers in Nigeria, others
The United States has released the names of individuals and entities connected with ISIS financial networks, in furtherance of the Trump Administration’s fight against global terrorism financing. The designations announced on Monday affect three men and six businesses “who have enabled ISIS to move money across borders.” They operate in Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa. […]
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Police recover slain ex-OGTV broadcaster’s stolen car
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a Lexus RX300, which was earlier reported missing from the residence of a retired Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, who were killed in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba area of Ogun State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Ogun Police Public Relations […]
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Tinubu appoints Ex-UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission, NUC. This was announced in a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, the presidency’s spokesman. According to the statement, Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned from the […]
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Defamation: Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the immediate remand of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Sowore will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, when legal proceedings are scheduled to resume, Vanguard reports. The detention stems from a two-count […]
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after less than two years in office, bringing an end to a turbulent period marked by policy reversals, declining popularity, and growing pressure within the ruling Labour Party.   In an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said every decision he had taken was motivated […]
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FG suspends Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road reconstruction, gives reason
The Federal Government has temporarily suspended reconstruction work on the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Road, directing the contractor handling the project to halt operations and review pavement mixture specifications being used on the road. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the directive on Sunday to CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. during an inspection of […]
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ASUU, CONUA demand withheld salaries after FG cleared five months’ unpaid allowance
FEDERAL university lecturers are experiencing a mix of immediate relief and systemic anxiety, following the recent clearance of their five months’ outstanding allowances by the Federal Government. While the influx of funds has brought temporary respite to campuses, university unions warn that a cloud of financial uncertainty still hangs over the nation’s tertiary education system. […]
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Security tightens noose around Oriire abductors
Security agents have intensified their surveillance on the forest where abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are held by their Ansaru terrorists, it was learnt at the weekend. Because of the cordoning off of the forest, the abductors are under intense pressure, which has now made them […]
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Osun police launch manhunt after stray bullet kills teenager
Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected hoodlums following the killing of a 14-year-old boy identified as Ezekiel Olapade and the injury of another person during a shooting incident near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat, Ilobu. The police also revealed that the deceased, Olapade, was reportedly struck by a stray bullet when […]
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First Lady celebrates fathers on Father’s Day
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, celebrated the love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers across the country on Sunday. In a goodwill message to mark Father’s Day 2026, the First Lady said that fathers play a vital role in shaping the character, confidence, and future of their children, and that their guidance, protection, and dedication […]
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Police, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatum
Confusion has emerged over the fate of victims abducted in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, after both the local council chairman and the Oyo State Police Command dismissed reports suggesting that the captives had been freed. The claims followed a video circulating on social media on Saturday showing large crowds of residents […]
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INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes over his closest rivals in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Olumayokun Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, Dare Bejide, across the state’s […]
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Ebola: FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public health threats. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of […]
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Ireland deports 42 South Africans, sets new visa requirements
No fewer than 42 South African nationals, who were living in Ireland illegally, have been deported back to Johannesburg and arrived on Friday in a chartered flight. The deportees included nine men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon […]
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My wife infected me with HIV, STIs, man tells court
He insisted on A MARRIAGE of 18 years has come to an end at Matero Local Court, Zambia, after a woman from Six Miles in Chibombo District agreed to dissolve her union with her husband, who accused her of infecting him with HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). John Daka petitioned the court to divorce […]
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Again, Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, blames Israel-Lebanon conflict
Iran on Friday re-closed the Strait of Hormuz instead of proceeding to Switzerland for scheduled nuclear negotiations, citing Israel’s refusal to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon and the continued presence of US forces in the region. In a statement broadcast over maritime radio channels, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the United States […]
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Stop featuring terrorists on your front pages, FG tasks media outlets
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian media organisations to avoid giving prominent coverage to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal groups, warning that such publicity inadvertently amplifies their activities and undermines national security efforts. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, appealed on Thursday during a two-day National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union […]
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IPOB suspends Nnamdi Kanu as leader
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has suspended the Office of its Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the position of the Director of Radio Biafra. This came after a full-house meeting of the IPOB Directorate on Wednesday, where the leadership reviewed intelligence reports concerning communications from Nnamdi Kanu within Sokoto prison, a statement issued on Thursday and signed […]
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FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians in South Africa before June 30
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians living in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated willingness to return home amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks in the country will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline. The assurance was given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a press statement issued on Thursday, […]
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Police dismiss reports of bandit invasion in Kwara community
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area, warning against the spread of false information capable of causing panic and public disorder. The command also said it had begun efforts to identify and prosecute the individual responsible for triggering the alarm, which temporarily disrupted […]
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NDC reveals why Peter Obi, Kwankwaso will be exempted from anti-defection oath
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, says its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not sign the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath. The party’s national spokesman, Ikenna Enekweizu, revealed this on Wednesday in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. Enekweizu defended the legality of the measure, noting […]
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Japa: Only 55,000 doctors left for 220m Nigerians
Medical doctors have raised an alarm that the country’s healthcare system is facing a dangerous manpower crisis, with only about 55,000 doctors left to serve a population of more than 220 million people. They raised the alarm at the Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, FNPH, […]
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Ekiti Decides: Security forces mobilise as INEC moves sensitive materials today
With just two days to the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, security agencies, electoral officials and civil society groups have intensified preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s most closely watched off-cycle elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission will begin the movement of sensitive election materials to the 16 local […]
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Nigeria’s future prosperity depends on digital technology — FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday said Nigeria’s future economic growth, competitiveness, and public service delivery will be driven largely by the country’s ability to harness digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, stated this while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Abuja. Akume, who also serves as Chairman […]
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BREAKING: Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK court
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all six bribery-related charges by a jury at a London court on Wednesday. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court found her not guilty of five counts of accepting bribes and a ​charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria’s oil minister under former […]
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