June 11
Nigeria: Court Stops Alleged Demolition At Ogombo Estate, Restrains Bank, Developer
Vanguard
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Epe has restrained Multi-Purpose Infrastructure Development Construction Limited and Abbey Mortgage Bank Limited, alongside seven other… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola Threat - Health Writers Seek Inclusion in Tinubu's Task Force, Hail N10bn Emergency Fund
Vanguard
The Health Writers Association of Nigeria, (HEWAN) on Wednesday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include health journalists in the newly established Presidential Task Force on… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Operations Against Vegetable Oil Imports
Vanguard
....Vows to Protect Local Producers, Investments Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement for Jailed Nigerians
Vanguard
The Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Orders Probe, Grounds Aircraft After Unauthorized Landing Near Asaba
Vanguard
The Federal Government has grounded a private aircraft and suspended its operator's permit following a dramatic incident in which the aircraft made an emergency landing on a road… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes June 20 for Kebbi Assembly By-Election
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election for Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Declare National Emergency Over Worsening Insecurity Now, Northern Elders Tell Govt
Leadership
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency, warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented security… Read more »
Nigeria: Poverty Alleviation - North-West Govs Unveil 6-Month Plan for Children, Women
Leadership
Governors of the seven North-West states have resolved to re-enrol at least 781,200 out-of-school children in formal schools within the next six months as part of a coordinated… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tells Students to Embrace Vaccination
Leadership
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop… Read more »
Nigeria: 131 Women Honoured As Ministry Moves Against 'Miracle' Exam Centres
Leadership
No fewer than 131 women education entrepreneurs from across Nigeria have been recognised for their contributions to basic and secondary education as the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Bold Reforms Already Yielding Positive Results, Securing Nigeria's Future, Says Governor Inuwa Yahaya
This Day
The governor of Gombe State and secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has mounted a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Time Govt Declared Security Emergency to Empower War Commanders - Atiku, NEF
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told the federal government to declare emergency in security to empower commanders with more… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Begins Probe As Private Jet 'Misses Road', Lands On Highway in Delta
Leadership
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's permit following an emergency landing on a highway… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's AfCFTA Strategy - Ambition, Progress and Challenge of Delivery [opinion]
Vanguard
In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads of state, ministers, policy makers, SMEs, investors,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Embarks On Massive Education Expansion, Approves 56 New Secondary Schools
Vanguard
In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Urges Responsible Social Media Use to Sustain Peace
Vanguard
The Kaduna State Government has urged youths and social media users to embrace responsible online engagement and avoid generating content capable of inciting tension or undermining… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Repositioning SAPZ to Attract Investors, Boost Food Production - Govt
Vanguard
.SAPZs' facilities nearing completion - Dr Yusuf Read more »
Nigeria: Dickson, Kwankwaso Hold Reconciliation Talks to Strengthen NDC Ahead of 2027
Vanguard
ABUJA - National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has held a marathon meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Vice Principal, 2 Others in Kogi, Edo Shuts Schools
Vanguard
Almost a month after terrorists attacked three schools in Oyo State, abducting no fewer than 40 pupils, alongside teachers, they again struck at Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local… Read more »
Ghana: United States 250th Independence Day Celebration in Ghana - Remarks By Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson [press release]
U.S. Embassy Accra
Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson delivering remarks at the 250th Independence Day Celebration in Accra on June 10, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Presidential Flagbearer Unveils Agenda As Party Ratifies 1,211 Candidates for 2027 Elections
Premium Times
The party ratified the candidates at its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Video Showed Out of Context, Isn't Nigeria's Kano State Governor 'Distributing Plates'
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video has been posted widely on social media, with the claim that it shows Kano state governor Abba Yusuf "distributing plates" to residents as political "empowerment… Read more »
Nigeria: Alexx Ekubo's Sister-in-Law Pays Emotional Tribute At Service of Songs
Leadership
The final rites for the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, commenced with a solemn service of songs in Lagos State on Wednesday, during which family, friends, and film industry… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Still Try to Call Him' - Ik Ogbonna Opens Up in Tribute to Late Friend Alexx Ekubo
Leadership
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has shared a touching account of his final days with his late best friend, Alexx Ekubo, stating that he still struggles to accept the reality of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, China Deepen Cultural, Media, Tech Ties As Dialogue of Civilisations Takes Centre Stage
This Day
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in culture, media, science and technology, with officials from both countries emphasizing dialogue,… Read more »
