June 24
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 24, 2026
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Nigeria: Maritime Sector Faces Complex Security Threats, Says A'ibom CP
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The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has stated that despite being a major driver of economic growth, the Nigerian maritime sector faces complex… Read more »
Nigeria: Cubana Chiefpriest Agrees to Live TV DNA Test in Paternity Dispute With Kenyan Woman
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Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test live on television to resolve his… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Court Orders Probe of Leaked Evidence
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the allegation by the prosecution that part of the evidence it tendered in… Read more »
Nigeria: Justice for Abused Children - 42% of Nigerian Schoolgirls Face Gender Violence As Govt, EU Act
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Nearly one in every two female students in Nigeria experiences some form of gender-based violence during years in school, a disturbing trend fuelling school dropouts, inflicting… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Laments Lack of Opportunities for Talented Scientists and Engineers in Nigeria
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Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has criticised what he described as the absence of adequate structures to support talented young Nigerians, particularly those pursuing careers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Masquerades Lead Protest Over Acquisition of Farmland for Solar Project in Niger
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Masquerades in full regalia on Tuesday led residents of Diko town in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State in a peaceful protest against the acquisition of 500 hectares of… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC, Immigration Partner to Tackle Illegal Migration Through Borno Borders
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Borno State Command, to combat corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 30,000 Pupils Daily Under School Feeding Programme
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No fewer than 30,000 primary and secondary school pupils across selected schools in Lagos State are expected to benefit daily from a free meal programme under the "Adopt a School… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai - Atiku Warns Against Using Courts to Punish Opposition
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Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail… Read more »
Nigeria: Friends of Slain Ex-Ogtv Broadcaster Demand Justice
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Friends of the late Kitan Oyesiku have renewed their call for justice, urging the Ogun State Government, the State Police Command, and other relevant authorities to intensify… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sent Sowore to Prison, Not U.S. - DSS
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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday distanced itself from the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Custodial Centre, insisting that his remand… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Now Depend On Bank Loans As Fuel Costs Soar - Onyema
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Onyema's comments come barely five days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in the gantry price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,450 per litre, highlighting… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Raises Concerns Over Executive Powers, Transparency Gaps in Akwa Ibom Fiscal Bill
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Policy Alert has asked Akwa Ibom lawmakers to amend key provisions of the proposed Fiscal Responsibility Bill, warning that unchecked executive powers and weak accountability… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Lagos-Based BDC Operator, Firms Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
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The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Denial, Document Confirms Uche Nnaji Ignored Multiple ICPC Invitations Over Forgery
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Mr Nnaji had denied reports that the ICPC earlier invited him for questioning as part of the ongoing probe of his certificate forgery scandal. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Assembly Suspends Plenary Indefinitely Over Friction With Executive
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Following unresolved issues with the Executive arm, the Niger State House of Assembly has suspended sitting indefinitely until the Executive arm meets its demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Asogwa Gets Certificate of Return, Says APC to Clear 2027 Polls in Enugu State
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The senator-elect for Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa, on Tuesday received a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),… Read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Urges Tinubu to Strengthen Ties With Niger Republic to Tackle Insecurity
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SOKOTO -- A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to… Read more »
Nigeria: British Defence Chief in Maiduguri to Boost Nigeria-UK Security Collaboration
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The United Kingdom's Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations), Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Naming of Nigerian, 3 BDCS As ISIS Financiers Raises Concern
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Nigerian security experts and those versed in international relations have expressed concerns over the United States' designation of a Nigerian national and other individuals and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Launches Naira Ambassadors Club, Warns Currency Abuse Raises Costs for Economy
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday warned that the persistent abuse, mutilation and improper handling of the Naira imposes avoidable… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Seek Strict Enforcement of Methane Emissions Regulations in Niger Delta
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Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria's methane emissions regulations in the Niger Delta, warning that weak implementation of existing… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Blacklists Nigerian Bureaux De Change in a Fresh Terrorism Financing Crackdown
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United States has imposed terrorism-related sanctions on three Nigerian bureaux de change and their alleged owner over accusations of financing the Islamic State West Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to National Assembly, Lawmakers Pledge Swift Passage
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President Bola Tinubu yesterday formally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria's policing architecture, as the… Read more »
