Unsafe abortion still killing Nigerian women, Ipas demands legal reform
Nigeria records over 1000 deaths in road crashes – NBS
Motorists allege low-quality fuel in circulation
US warns of possible strikes on Iran’s civilian ports
Fubara swears in five commissioners, silent on four others
Lagos Court remands seven for assaulting LAWMA operatives
Insults, pressure pushed women into BBL – Nkechi Blessing

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Ondo Govt bans night Okada operations, cart pushing as security clampdown intensifies
The Ondo State Government has announced a ban on night-time motorcycle operations and cart pushing in major urban areas as part of measures to tackle rising cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities across the state.
Senate mourns soldiers killed in Kukawa attack in Borno
The Senate on Wednesday mourned the fallen soldiers in the Kukawa attack in Borno, expressing grave concern over the deadly assault on a Nigerian Army formation.
Senate urges military to strengthen counter-insurgency operations after deadly Borno attacks
The Nigerian Senate has called on the military to intensify counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, emphasizing the need for enhanced intelligence gathering, surveillance, and operational capacity to curb insecurity in the region.
Igbo Elders say restructuring is about justice, balance, not division
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has stated that calls for the restructuring of Nigeria are aimed at strengthening federalism, national stability, and inclusive development, rather than promoting division.
Cross River Assembly calls for ban on illegal logging at Monolith Heritage sites
The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the state government and the Forestry Commission to impose an immediate ban on illegal logging around the Monolith Heritage sites to protect these ancient cultural artifacts.
Iran won’t play at the World Cup — Sports Minister
Iran had been scheduled to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21 respectively, before taking on Egypt in Seattle on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament.
Lagos Assembly recommends relocation of Makoko residents to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro be relocated to a proposed low-cost housing estate in the Agbowa area of Epe.
FG unveils 82 Nigerian-authored textbooks to boost tertiary education
The Federal Government on Wednesday unveiled 82 academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars, in a major initiative aimed at strengthening teaching, learning, and research across the nation’s tertiary institutions.
Afrobeats dominated by Lagos, Yoruba culture – Omah Lay
According to Omah Lay, the roots of Afrobeats and the industry’s biggest opportunities are closely tied to Lagos.
Okorie warns APC should be concerned about rising defections
By John Alechenu, Abuja Chief Chekwas Okorie, founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has said that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should be concerned about defections into the party rather than celebrating them. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard in Abuja on Wednesday, Okorie expressed worry […]
Three more Senators dump PDP for APC
Ahead of the 2027 Presidential and general elections, three Senators have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Bandits kill three, injure 11 in Katsina – Police
He added that upon receiving the report, a joint team of security agencies, led by the DPO Musawa, quickly responded to the scene.
13 million Nigerians suffer from Asthma – Adeyeye, LASU don
A Professor of Medicine at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, Professor Olufunke Olayinka Adeyeye, has said no fewer than 13 million Nigerians suffer from Asthma, a respiratory disease.
Reps amend Electoral Act, propose N10m fine for dual party membership
“A person shall not be registered as a member of more than one political party at the same time,” the provision states.
Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves
Iran fired on two commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as it pressed its campaign against its energy-exporting neighbours and forced world governments to dip into their strategic oil reserves.

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