June 18
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nine Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Murder
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Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna Read more »
Nigeria: Court Pronounces First Foundation Hospital's Founder's Sole Lawful Widow, Rejects Former Beauty Queen's Spousal Claim
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The judge dismissed the competing claims filed by former beauty queen, Helen Prest, who also asserted that she was married to the late medical doctor. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Aircraft Grounded After Bird Strike At Kano Airport
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The airline says an alternative aircraft has been deployed to minimise disruption and ensure passengers reach their destinations safely. Read more »
June 17
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
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Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report Read more »
Africa: Money, Food and Survival - What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak If It Cannot Diagnose It [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In late 2013, Ebola began spreading in Guinea, but the outbreak went undetected for more than three months. Patients arriving at the health facilities presented with fever,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Quickens As Middle East War Drives Fuel Costs
Daba Finance
Nigeria's inflation rate rose less than expected in May, strengthening the case for possible interest-rate cuts later this year if global energy prices keep falling. Consumer… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct 12 in Sokoto Attack
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The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Court Acquits Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges.
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A London jury has acquitted former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all six bribery-related charges after a high-profile corruption trial that lasted several weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Seven Kidnapped Victims in Zamfara, Foil Abduction Attempts in Katsina
Vanguard
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Fund to Support Cancer Patients, Pledges N50 Million
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According to him, the fund is designed to provide timely and equitable support for cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation expenses, food… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Tighter Security Around Katsina Schools
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Denies That Senators' Signatures Were Forged in Natasha's Suspension Saga
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Mr Oshiomhole said the reports were based on a misinterpretation and misrepresentation of comments he made on Monday during an interview on AIT's Politics Today. Read more »
Nigeria: Abdulsalami Canvasses Removal of Military Decrees 'Smuggled' Into 1999 Constitution
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The former head of state, whose administration promulgated the Constitution, urged the government to amend or remove such provisions through democratic processes to ensure they… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Police Arrest Four Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers
Vanguard
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Will Shame Critics, Opposition - Matawalle
Leadership
Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has declared that critics and those opposing the leadership of President Bola Tinubu will be put to shame by the outcome of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Emphasises Professionalism in Service Delivery
Leadership
As part of efforts to inculcate excellence, professionalism and diligence in the newly recruited officers towards performing their responsibilities, the Lagos State House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria First Policy Concerns Fmcide's $10m Deal Attracts Criticism
Vanguard
Stakeholders in Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - 'We Mustn't Waste Our Votes Again' - Soludo Seeks Ndigbo's Support for Tinubu
Vanguard
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called on the people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, urging them to abandon what he described as the "alliance… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's AfCFTA Strategy - Ambition, Progress and the Challenge of Delivery
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Ultimately, the success of Nigeria's AfCFTA strategy will depend not on policy documents alone but on effective execution. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Drags Saraki to Court Over Defamation [opinion]
Vanguard
Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over comments allegedly made against Governor AbdulRahman… Read more »
Nigeria: DIG Orders Swift Security Measures Against Violent Crimes in Aba
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that about two weeks ago, an armed gang attacked and robbed people at a shopping complex at the Okpulo Umuobo Junction near Aba. Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Establish GBV Safe Spaces in All 774 Lgas
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The agreement, signed in partnership with the New Era Foundation, aims to strengthen protection, rehabilitation and support services for survivors of gender-based violence across… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Charcoal Dealers Record Boom As Cooking Gas Costs Soar
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Josephine Onoh, a charcoal dealer at the Abakaliki International Market, told NAN that a paint bucket of charcoal currently sells for between N1,500 and N1,600, while smaller… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Urges Rational Use of Medicines, Stronger Pharmacovigilance for Patients Safety
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Mrs Adeyeye added that the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which was one of the greatest threats to global health, emanated from the misuse and overuse of… Read more »
