June 12
Nigeria: Senate Directs Security Agencies to Track, Arrest Bandits Using TikTok
The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal… Read more »
Africa: Elevate Africa Dangles $25,000 Grants, Launches 2026 Fashion Film Contest to Revive Indigenous Textiles
Elevate Africa has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Pass State Police Bill That Would Let Govs Appoint CPs
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through third and final reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, marking a major step in one of… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September 30
The Senate on Thursday approved a three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June 30,… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - 268 Nigerians Return From South Africa Today
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will receive the first batch of 268 Nigerian returnees from the Republic of South Africa at the Murtala… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Jordan Sign MOU to Boost Defence Cooperation, Intelligence Sharing
Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing intelligence sharing between… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national address on Friday, June 12, in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - EFCC Alleges Ex-Aviation Minister Rented Ethiopian Airlines Plane for Show
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, presented an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines as the proposed… Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Advocates Long-Term Social Investment Framework to Combat Poverty in North-West
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday called on governments in the North-West to adopt a long-term social policy investment framework with protected funding for… Read more »
Nigeria: Ward Delineation - Tompolo, IYC Call On INEC to Do the Right Thing
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (lNEC) to do the right thing over delineation of wards in the Warri… Read more »
Nigeria: Uzodimma Unveils 4 Million-Strong Grassroots Mobilisation Groups for Tinubu's Re-Election
Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has unveiled four million-strong grassroots mobilisation groups for the re-election of… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes June 20 for Kebbi Assembly By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election for Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Declare National Emergency Over Worsening Insecurity Now, Northern Elders Tell Govt
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency, warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented security… Read more »
Nigeria: Poverty Alleviation - North-West Govs Unveil 6-Month Plan for Children, Women
Governors of the seven North-West states have resolved to re-enrol at least 781,200 out-of-school children in formal schools within the next six months as part of a coordinated… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tells Students to Embrace Vaccination
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop… Read more »
Nigeria: 131 Women Honoured As Ministry Moves Against 'Miracle' Exam Centres
No fewer than 131 women education entrepreneurs from across Nigeria have been recognised for their contributions to basic and secondary education as the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Begins Probe As Private Jet 'Misses Road', Lands On Highway in Delta
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's permit following an emergency landing on a highway… Read more »
Nigeria: Alexx Ekubo's Sister-in-Law Pays Emotional Tribute At Service of Songs
The final rites for the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, commenced with a solemn service of songs in Lagos State on Wednesday, during which family, friends, and film industry… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Still Try to Call Him' - Ik Ogbonna Opens Up in Tribute to Late Friend Alexx Ekubo
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has shared a touching account of his final days with his late best friend, Alexx Ekubo, stating that he still struggles to accept the reality of his… Read more »
Nigeria: New Leasing Initiative Targets Agric Machinery Access for Farmers
The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding access… Read more »
Nigeria: Lasu Secures Tetfund's N3b for Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Others
Lagos State University (LASU) has secured a grant of N3 billion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to establish a Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence,… Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Nollywood Stars Rally Behind Peggy Ovire Amid Marital Crisis
Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire is receiving a wave of support from her colleagues following her ongoing marital crisis with fellow actor Frederick Leonard, as friends and industry… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Injured As Podium Collapses With Governor Adeleke, Sister, Chief of Staff Present
Some members of the Accord Party sustained varying degrees of injury on Wednesday after a podium collapsed during a campaign event attended by Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Increase Federal High Court Judges to 90, Appeal Justices to 110
The Senate has passed for second reading two bills seeking to increase the number of judges of the Federal High Court and justices of the Court of Appeal, in a bid to strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery IPO Gets Boost As Standard Bank Commits Funding Support
The planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received a major boost as Standard Bank Group pledged its support for the listing and expressed… Read more »
