June 22
Nigeria: 'Release Sowore Now, Drop All Charges' - SERAP Tells Tinubu Govt
Vanguard
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged "the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omoyele Sowore and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Renews Hope for FCT Satellite Towns, Says Era of Neglecting Suburbs Over
This Day
* Inaugurates massive 194-kilometre water supply network linking Karu, Orozo, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, others Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Admitted Wire-Tapping NSA Phone During TV Interview, Witness Tells Court
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A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the trial of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on the alleged wiretapping of the telephone lines of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, Dismisses Recusal Application
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the remand of online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in the Kuje… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Healthcare Crisis Exposed As Hallmark Warns 93% of Citizens Lack Insurance Cover
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Alexandria Hall, The Colossus, Lagos, turned into Nigeria's most uncomfortable confessional on Thursday as Hallmark Health Services Limited convened the 5th edition of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Distribution of 100,800 Fertiliser Bags to 25,200 Farmers in North-West
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has said the federal government's ongoing fertiliser distribution programme underscored its commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu, Kalu, Ogunbiyi, Others to Speak At Nigeria Climate Investment Summit
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The organisers of the inaugural Nigeria Climate Investment Summit (NCIS) yesterday released a list of high-profile, globally acclaimed speakers for the event scheduled for Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sowore Vows to Continue Mobilisation After Court Orders Remand in Kuje Prison
Leadership
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has declared that his detention will not stop his activism, insisting he would continue mobilising… Read more »
Nigeria: Resign Like UK Prime Minister Did, Obi Tells Tinubu
Leadership
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider resigning from office, having… Read more »
Nigeria: 243 Suspects Arrested, 60 Firearms Recovered in Lagos in Three Months - - CP Fatai
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 243 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery and cultism to murder and traffic robbery between March and June 2026, Commissioner… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Mother Shaped Nigeria's Moral Imagination, Shettima Says
Vanguard
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showered praises on the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack
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No fewer than 19 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured following an attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: Party Deregistration - Judicial Rascality Must Stop! [editorial]
Premium Times
The reproach of Mr Lifu's judgment should not only end with the reprimand of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Impound 117 Vehicles Over Unregistered Number Plates
Leadership
The Adamawa State Police Command has intercepted 117 vehicles seen to be operating without registration numbers or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 214 As Fatality Rate Reaches 25.0% - NCDC
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Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Oyebanji Becomes First Ekiti Gov to Win Second Consecutive Term
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Biodun Abayomi… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Lists Tinubu's Milestones, Says Federation Revenue Rose From N12tn to N21tn
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The Presidency has highlighted what it described as 15 major achievements recorded in Nigeria's energy sector under President Bola Tinubu over the last three years, stating that… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji's Re-Election Clear Vote of Confidence in Continuity, Stability, Devt - Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, rejoiced with Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, saying his re-election is a clear vote… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Officers in Overseas Course Sit for Promotion Exams Remotely
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Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, pursuing academic and professional programmes abroad were allowed to participate in the Corps' 2026 promotion exercise remotely, in… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Leaders Exploring Political Solution for Nnamdi Kanu's Release - Umahi
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Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Presidential Poll - Group Petitions INEC Over Tinubu's Eligibility, Demands Certificate Probe
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A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Out of 7 - How APC Swept Ekiti Gov, 5 Bye-Elections, Lost Rivers to PDP
Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - Troops Block Escape Routes As Terrorists Reduce Demands
Vanguard
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State… Read more »
Nigeria: From Arrests to Convictions - How DSS Prosecutions Are Strengthening Nigeria's Security Framework
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Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured by arrests, military offensives, and security operations. While these… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Pass State Police Bill Tuesday, Moves to Strengthen Security Architecture
This Day
All things being equal, the Senate is set to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the creation of State Police tomorrow, Tuesday. Read more »
