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SubscribeAgbese rejects calls for Tinubu’s resignation over insecurity
A member of the opposition in the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has dismissed calls by the Minority Caucus for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign over the country’s security challenges, describing the demand as politically motivated and counterproductive.
Resignation hits Ebonyi NDC as EXCO members dump party over primaries
The Ebonyi State chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) is experiencing a wave of resignations following the conduct of the party’s recent primaries.
‘Seek help from us’ – NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service.
Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison over alleged cybercrime
Sowore had earlier opted to represent himself before the court after his legal team withdrew from the case
Labour Party’s Burnham confirms he’ll seek to replace Starmer
Burnham, 56, called for an “orderly and responsible” transition after Starmer announced he was stepping down.
When the world stood for Okpebholo
By John Mayaki For once, the argument was not about politics. Not about party colours. Not about who won the last election. Not about who controls what structure. It was about a menace that had become a common enemy of all decent people: kidnapping and cult-related violence. When Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo declared […]
Troops kill two bandits, arrest four suspects in Kaduna
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others and recovered rustled livestock in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State.
Engineering skills shortage threatens Nigeria’s industrialisation — NATE
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering, NATE, has raised concerns over what it described as a worsening shortage of critical engineering skills in Nigeria, warning that the trend could undermine the country’s industrialisation ambitions and technological advancement. President of NATE, Mr. Dominic Udoatan, said Nigeria’s technical education system was struggling to […]
110bn SUVs Procurement: Respect separation of powers, Group tells N’Assembly critics
A pro-democracy organisation, the Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA), has warned Civil Society Groups and critics of the National Assembly over the controversial N110 billion reportedly spent on the procurement of official vehicles and support allowances for lawmakers in 2023, to stop undermining the institution of the Parliament. A Federal High Court sitting […]
Kogi varsity student arrested over alleged cult recruitment, assault
The suspect, Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, 25, of the Department of Economics, was apprehended on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Sowore arrives in court after arrest order
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial after a bench warrant for his arrest.
Japa: Nigerians are realising US, UK not filled with gold – Femi Rogers
Houston-based real estate developer Femi Rogers has said that Nigerians are beginning to realise that the roads of Western countries are not filled with gold.
European countries close schools, cancel trains over heatwave
In France, 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments were on a red alert weather warning, up from 35 over the weekend.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Starmer said the process of picking a new Labour Party leader would be launched in July and he would remain as prime minister until his successor is chosen, to be in place in September.
Bala Mohammed mourns as ex-deputy governor dies in Abuja
Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Arc. Audu Sule Katagun, Wazirin Katagun and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.
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