June 15
Nigeria: Dismissed Civil Servants Cry Out to Tinubu, Akpabio for Reinstatement
Leadership
Some federal civil servants allegedly dismissed illegally from the Federal Ministries of Environment and Works have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Launch Offensive Against Terrorist Hideouts in Katsina
Vanguard
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have launched a major offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, targeting terrorist and bandit groups operating in Matazu Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Tricycle Operator Narrates His Ordeal and How He Outsmarted Kidnappers
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The police said the victims were freed after their operatives, working with vigilantes, forest guards, and community youths, launched a rescue operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Caucus Leader Tackles Oshiomhole Over Peter Obi's Security Record As Governor
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Mr Oshiomhole had alleged that the Bakassi Boys operated unchecked during Mr Obi's tenure as Anambra governor and that their activities contributed to rising cases of kidnapping… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Destroy Terrorists' Camp in Abuja, Arrest Four.
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The police said the arrests followed a recent anti-kidnapping and rescue operation led by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, on 9 June, in the hilly area. Read more »
Nigeria: Aun Suspends School of Law Dean After Premium Times Story
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PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday reported how Mr Magaji, a former military police officer in the Nigerian Army, convicted of sodomy by a General Court Martial (GCM), never served his prison… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Deregistration of Adc, Accord, Three Other Parties
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the judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution. Read more »
Nigeria: From PDP Crisis to Accord Deregistration, Adeleke's Re-Election Bid Faces Fresh Threat At Critical Time
Premium Times
The judgement, which threatens to rob Mr Adeleke of his governorship ticket, comes at a critical time when the window to change parties ahead of the August election has closed. Read more »
Nigeria: Rabe Abubakar's Widow Rescued As Military Intensifies Katsina Offensive
Premium Times
Amina Abubakar, widow of the late retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, has been rescued by troops during ongoing military operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Hijrah - Oyo Government Declares June 16 Work-Free Day
Leadership
The Oyo State Government has announced Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a work-free day in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. Read more »
Nigeria: Sacked Lecturers of Ojukwu Varsity Reject Allegations of Insubordination, Sexual Harassment
This Day
Two lecturers of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Prof. Chike Osegbue and Comrade Emeka Nwabunnia, who were among five academic staff sacked by the university's governing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnaji Denies Evading Authorities, Challenges Media Report
This Day
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has denied allegations contained in a recent Premium Times publication suggesting that a court… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Hails Professor Femi Osofisan At 80 [document]
State Department
Few men live in the full expression of the abundance of their talents. Professor Babafemi Adeyemi Osofisan is one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed our… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Wife Visit - Alia's Aide, PDP Trade Words Over Projects
Leadership
The Benue State chapters of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been engaged in a war of words over the planned visit… Read more »
Nigeria: Teargassing Sowore, Others Red Flag for Nigeria's Democracy - Deji Adeyanju
Vanguard
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has said that the alleged teargassing of Omoyele Sowore and other protesters on Democracy Day by security agents during a protest is… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Insecurity - Forest Guards Are Environmentalists, Can't Protect Nigerians'
Vanguard
Amid growing concerns over banditry, kidnappings and terrorist attacks across parts of the country, the Co-founder of the United Nigeria Against Terrorism, Usman Austin Okai, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpebholo Condemns Edo Kidnapping, Orders Police Probe
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the kidnapping incident at the "Vegetable Market" area of the Airport Road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara NSCDC Arrests 21-Year-Old Over Alleged Kidnapping, Murder of 60-Year-Old Electrician
Leadership
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping… Read more »
Nigeria: Serap Sues Nnpcl Over Alleged N5.8bn Rebranding Expenses
Leadership
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to court for allegedly failing to account for about… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Can Holds Special Prayers for Boko Haram Captives, End to Insecurity
Leadership
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State chapter, held special prayers yesterday for Boko Haram captives and called for an end to insecurity in the state and the… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF - Nigeria Economic Reform Working, in Whose Favour?
Vanguard
When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) declared last that Nigeria's economic reforms are "working," one could almost hear the ghost of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti chuckling in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq's Request to Void Arrest Warrant
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"There is nothing in the exhibit explaining why the defendant who has mere arthritis and heart disease cannot appear before the court," the judge said. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Auctions Forfeited Lagos Hotel, Other Properties for N6.15 Billion
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The NDLEA said the assets, located in Lagos and Ondo states, were among eight properties forfeited to the federal government following court orders. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Long-Term Energy Strategy to Sustain Ai, Tech Growth - Naec
Leadership
The Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, has said that for Nigeria to position itself as a major player in the global… Read more »
Nigeria: Ijaw and Urhobo Accept Presidential Intervention Over Warri Delineation Dispute
This Day
The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo leaders of Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State, have accepted the presidential intervention in the Warri delineation dispute, warning against… Read more »
