General news.
President Bola Tinubu approves a new investment framework to unlock $50bn in deep offshore oil developments.
Politics
Atiku challenges Tinubu to disclose procurement details surrounding $20bn projects allegedly linked to presidential associate Gilbert Chagoury
Sports
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim says Nigeria cannot defeat insurgency alone, urging stronger regional cooperation and international collaboration to tackle terrorism, extremism, and growing insecurity across the Sahel region.
Babafemi Ojudu has criticised the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as APC’s Rivers governorship candidate, questioning party democracy and describing the development as evidence of growing political dominance.
Uncertainty has gripped the NDC after delays in announcing primary election results, with aspirants and party members raising concerns over transparency, internal democracy, and candidate selection.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigerians not to politicise insecurity, calling for unity and cooperation among governments and citizens to address rising abductions and violence.
President Bola Tinubu has commended MOFI’s real estate fund for delivering N128bn in mortgages to 1,859 families nationwide, describing it as a major step in expanding home ownership.
Teachers in Benue and Adamawa joined nationwide protests demanding the rescue of abducted students and staff in Oyo and Borno States, calling for improved school security and urgent government action.
The Federal Government has strengthened Ebola surveillance at Nigeria’s borders, introducing strict screening, isolation, and referral measures for high-risk travellers amid concerns over outbreaks in parts of Africa.
NDLEA arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers in Edo State in May and seized 541.47kg of illicit substances during intelligence-led operations targeting drug distribution networks.
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed reports of students being abducted in Owerri, assuring the public that all students are safe and no security threat exists.
CAN has declared a three-day national mourning period and designated June 14 as Black Sunday to honour victims of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and terrorism nationwide.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the INEC voter data leak raises concerns about electoral integrity, warning that confidence in the credibility of the 2027 elections is at risk.
Parents of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State rejected government relief materials and cash donations, insisting that authorities focus on securing the safe return of their children.
