June 19
Nigeria: Ipob Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Purported Suspension, Says Edoziem Group Lost Authority
Vanguard
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the faction led by Chika Edoziem, describing the move as… Read more »
Nigeria: Further Drop in Domestic Fuel Prices Expected As Oil Slips Below $75
Leadership
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, with the WTI crude slipping below $75 per barrel for the first time since early March 2026, market participants said, after the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Enoh, Dikko, Imoke Endorse Ikpeme's Sports Development Book, Call for Deeper Reforms
Leadership
Former Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, and former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke have… Read more »
Nigeria: How Tantita's Pipeline Surveillance Operations Entrenched Peace, Stability in Niger Delta
This Day
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL's) role in providing pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta has significantly entrenched lasting peace and stability in… Read more »
Nigeria: UNN Security Allegedly Arrests Secondary School Teachers After Political Campaign Visit
This Day
Three teachers of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, including Mr. Lawrence Oko, popularly known as "Uncle Law", and Hon. Chinedu Ezenwa, were reportedly arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Captive, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts in Katsina Offensive
Vanguard
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Cleen Sweep have neutralised several terrorists, rescued a kidnapped victim and dismantled multiple terrorist hideouts during… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 17 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto
Vanguard
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 17 kidnapped victims from bandits in Kura Mota village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Read more »
Nigeria: Vat Hits N2.42 Trillion As Tinubu's Tax Reforms Begin to Deliver Results
Vanguard
The latest Value Added Tax (VAT) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) provides strong evidence that Nigeria's tax and economic reforms are beginning to… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Rising Insecurity, Military-Style Hats, Other Items Still Sold Openly
Leadership
Despite rising concerns about insecurity across the country, military-style tactical items, including camouflage-patterned jungle hats, are openly sold in markets across Kano and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ojukwu Property Dispute - Firm Kicks Against Attempt to Enforce Judgment Under Appeal
Vanguard
Ojukwu Transport Limited (OTL) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in what it described as moves to enforce a court judgment currently under appeal in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Situation Room's Preliminary Statement On the Ekiti State Governorship Election [document]
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room
Issued in Ado-Ekiti at 9:30am: Friday, 19th June 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Has Finally Recognised Our Leadership - SDP
Leadership
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) led by Prof. Sadique Gombe has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEÇ) has finally acknowledged its leadership… Read more »
Nigeria: The Opium of the Masses - By Babatunde Towobola
Leadership
Karl Marx called religion the opiate of the people, a drug that intoxicates citizens, making it impossible for them to respond to the indignities in their society and to improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah's Transformation, Strategic Investments in Enugu Deserve Commendation, Says Prince-Henry Hart
This Day
A renowned engineer, project management expert and public affairs commentator, Prince-Henry Hart Ucheonwu, has commended the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna's New Political Order
This Day
Politics is ultimately a game of relationships, trust, and the ability to inspire loyalty beyond personal ambition. Elections may be won through structures and strategies, but… Read more »
Nigeria: Rumpus Over Ogwashi-Uku Jet Landing
This Day
Aviation stakeholders including operators and service providers have expressed apprehension over the incident that involved a private jet that landed on motorway at Ogwashi-Uku… Read more »
Nigeria: Kenna Appoints Alasa As Deputy Managing Partner
This Day
One of Nigeria's leading corporate law firms, KENNA, has appointed of Ms Eunice Alasa as Deputy Managing Partner, effective June 17, 2026. Ms Alasa, a Partner in the firm's… Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan, Ajayi, Ogazi, Enekwechi Lead Star-Studded Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos [press release]
Premium Times
A total of 32 events will be contested, with several marquee races and field events expected to produce world-class performances and fierce competition Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Acquires N29.6 Billion Shares in First Holdco, Taking His Stake to 20.4 Percent
Premium Times
Mr Otedola executed the share purchase through the N45 billion second tranche of the lender's N350 billion private placement programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Raises Series E At $3.25b Valuation
Daba Finance
Flutterwave raised a Series E round at a $3.25 billion valuation after receiving an equity investment from Ripple, the US blockchain payments company. Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Lagos Refuse Crisis - Sanwo-Olu Orders Emergency Waste Evacuation After Premium Times Report
Premium Times
The governor announced the directive on Thursday, saying the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Guidelines Issued for Transition to New Tax Regime
Premium Times
"The document provides a framework for managing transitional issues while ensuring that the new laws are not applied retrospectively," says Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 18, 2026
allAfrica
Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Target Government Critics Read more »
Nigeria: Army Revises Recruit Training Curriculum to End Terrorism
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has reviewed recruit training curriculum to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency and emerging security… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On How Lover Killed Married Woman, Leaving Body Inside Culvert
Premium Times
The latest development occurred days after a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, allegedly killed and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in the South-eastern state. Read more »
