June 08
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Tinubu for Securing Release of 434 Ngoshe Captives
Leadership
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Moves to Establish Mini Dams for Year-Round Farming
Leadership
The Nasarawa State Government has unveiled plans to establish mini dams across the state to support irrigation farming, enable year-round agricultural production, and strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike's 'Rainbow Coalition' to Battle for Rivers South-East Senatorial Seat
Leadership
Indications have emerged that the contest for the Rivers South-East senatorial district seat in the forthcoming June 20, 2026 bye-election will be dominated by political parties… Read more »
Nigeria: Fada Raises Alarm Over Fake Fertilisers in Plateau Markets
Leadership
The Fertilizer and Agro-Allied Dealers Association (FADA), Plateau State chapter, has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of fake and adulterated fertilisers in markets… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Invest N656bn in Treasury Bills Amid Hunt for Higher Yields
Leadership
Open Market Operation (OMO) Bills accounted for the largest share of turnover in Nigeria's fixed income secondary market on Monday, June 8, 2026, as investors continued to position… Read more »
Nigeria: High Taxes, Charges Make Nigeria Tough Market for Airlines - Iata
Leadership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive and challenging countries in the world for airline operations, citing high… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC, Meta Launch 2-Year Data Protection Initiative After Regulatory Settlement
Leadership
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening data privacy… Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Trade, Investment Partnerships Among Members
Leadership
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called for greater trade, investment and economic cooperation across the Commonwealth, urging governments and businesses… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Rejects INEC's New Polling Units in Warri
Leadership
The Children of Drives and Fishermen Association (CODAFA) has rejected the recent proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for new wards, polling units,… Read more »
Nigeria: The Hero's Journey - From Skepticism to Statesmanship
Leadership
Every generation produces individuals who, through courage, conviction, commitment, service, sacrifice, and accomplishment, rise above ordinary expectations and become symbols of… Read more »
Nigeria: Idris Elba Says a Black James Bond Is 'Not a Realistic Thing,' Calls Years of Rumours Unfounded
Leadership
Hollywood star Idris Elba has finally addressed one of the entertainment industry's most enduring rumours, that he was in line to play James Bond, firmly stating that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kolawole Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC, Bello, Ododo
Leadership
Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to defect or is disloyal to the All… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Overshadowed By Controversy' - - Nkechi Blessing Refocuses On Career
Leadership
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, based in America, has said she is working to change how people see her career. Read more »
Nigeria: 'They Are Not Asking for Shariah, N1bn Ransom' - - Abducted School Principal Counters Media Report On Bandits' Demands
Leadership
The abducted Principal of Community High School, EsieleAhoro-Esieele, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has dismissed reports claiming that the gunmen holding her and 31 others captive were… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Opens Bids for Construction of 30 Secondary Schools Under Agile Project
Leadership
The Nasarawa State Government has commenced the bid-opening process for the construction of 30 new secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and… Read more »
Nigeria: Community Leaders Protest Alleged Land Grabbing in Abia Assembly Area
Leadership
Leaders of Umoke Kindred in Ofeke Azueke, Ndume Ibeku in Abia State have protested peacefully over alleged encroachment on their land located around the Abia State House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Madumere Secures Diaspora Endorsement for Imo East 2027 Senate Race
Leadership
As the 2027 Imo East Senatorial District election gathers momentum, members of the diaspora community have called for a political shift and endorsed the candidacy of former Imo… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout
DW
Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Deploy Aircraft to Evacuate Nigerians in South Africa, Concludes Screening
This Day
The federal government is set to move to the next phase of its emergency repatriation plan for Nigerians stranded in South Africa, with arrangements for the deployment of aircraft… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Terrorists' Most Fortified Enclave in Mandara Mountains, Rescue 360 Captives
This Day
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have overrun one of the terrorists' most heavily fortified enclaves in the Mandara Mountains area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Military for Rescuing 360 Ngoshe Abductees
Vanguard
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Crackdown On Illegal Migration Amid Xenophobic Protests
Vanguard
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crack down on illegal migration, declaring that Pretoria will not tolerate lawlessness as xenophobic protests against foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Apprehend 5 Suspected Bandits, Informants, Recover Communication Devices, Cash in Niger
Leadership
Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists' informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Would've Won 2027 Presidency If He Backed Obi in 2023 - Datti Baba-Ahmed
Vanguard
A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary
Vanguard
A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing… Read more »
