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Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's new Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after the Labour leader resigned following a series of political setbacks and controversies.

The House of Representatives is set to begin an investigation into the controversial inclusion of N1.32 billion for the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Federal Government says was never legally established.

The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, air defence systems and coastal surveillance facilities, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).

Petroleum marketers have suspended large-scale fuel purchases from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery following its decision to price products in US dollars, raising fresh concerns over fuel supply and possible pump price increases.

Nigeria's petrol imports increased by 207 per cent in June 2026 as domestic refining output declined, according to new data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt a united position against the recent Afro-phobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa

Substitute Ferran Torres has etched his name into Spanish football folklore, striking a 106th-minute winner to earn Spain a 1–0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of the 69th Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has given all large taxpayers until July 31 to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), warning that companies that fail to comply could face regulatory and enforcement actions under existing tax laws.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's central Andes, killing five people, injuring 21 others and leaving about 300 residents homeless, authorities said Sunday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, who polled 30 percent of the votes in this weekend's Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election has rejected the result of the vote.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol aimed at reducing road traffic crashes through intelligence-driven enforcement across the country.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the National Assembly to withdraw the proposed Nigeria Data Protection Amendment Bill 2026, warning that it could restrict social media freedom and online expression.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Christian organisations have opposed a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act that would criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles, warning that it could violate constitutional rights.

England defeated France 6-4 in an unforgettable, high-scoring match to win third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

‎Kylian Mbappe has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France’s 6–4 third-place playoff loss to England.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as "crazy" that he will come up against Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, nearly 20 years after a now-famous photograph captured him holding Yamal as a baby.

The United Kingdom has warned young travellers against accepting offers of free holidays, luxury trips or other incentives from criminal gangs seeking to recruit them as drug couriers.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that global music icon Rihanna is one artiste he would love to collaborate with, describing the possibility of working together as an exciting musical opportunity.

Colombian pop star Shakira, Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals ahead of their much-anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that effective logistics training and sustainment capabilities are essential to the success of military operations and the protection of national security.

The United States Department of State has placed 23 countries under its highest travel advisory, Level 4, urging American citizens not to travel to the listed destinations for any reason due to security risks and limited consular assistance.

The Federal Government has arraigned three men over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, accusing them of terrorism-related offences, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of losing control of his administration, citing what it described as conflicting appointments and removals within the Federal Government.

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a €60 million credit facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support Nigeria's cocoa processing and dairy industries, as the country intensifies efforts to move beyond exporting raw agricultural commodities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other funds arising from capital market transactions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater international cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning against any single country dominating the rapidly evolving technology as China positions itself as a leading force in global AI governance.

President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order establishing a new framework to coordinate the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight, protecting investors and supporting innovation in the country's digital economy.

The National Examinations Council has rejected claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa in Kogi State is a “miracle examination centre.”

The four victims rescued after being abducted during an attack on an examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, have arrived at the Government House in Lokoja, where they were received by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it will proceed with its 2026 national officers' election on Saturday, despite legal challenges and allegations that the process is skewed in favour of a particular candidate.

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he will challenge the court ruling ordering the forfeiture of properties linked to him.

The Court of Appeal on Thursday vacated a Federal High Court judgment that had nullified the timelines the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the 2027 general elections, restoring the electoral body's authority to enforce its Revised Timetable.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, a final warning to conclude his defence in an alleged cybercrime case or risk being foreclosed.

The Lagos State Government has warned businesses operating in the state against enforcing “No Return, No Refund, No Replacement” and “No Cancellation After Payment” policies, saying such conditions cannot override consumers’ rights under the law.

The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee, despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society groups.

The World Bank says about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty despite nearly three years of economic reforms by the Federal Government.

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has begun the process of removing 100,000 companies from its register for failing to file annual returns and other statutory documents.

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is making "serious foundational progress" as his administration's economic reforms continue to stabilise the economy.

More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying mainly Rohingya refugees reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations.

Defending Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria will take on Ghana in an international friendly on Saturday as part of preparations for the 2026 tournament in Morocco.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released activists Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, after they honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency in Abuja.

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh attacks on Thursday as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz entered its sixth day, raising concerns about global energy supplies and regional security.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on digital identity verification to strengthen the credibility of future elections.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the recent flooding in parts of the state was caused by heavy rainfall, rising lagoon water levels and human activities blocking natural drainage channels.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has confirmed a rabies outbreak in Abuja after two people died from bites by rabid dogs, prompting authorities to urge residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats and avoid contact with stray animals.

The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated N63.08 billion in revenue between January and June 2026, representing a 7.4 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

Nigeria's headline inflation rate eased to 15.91% in June 2026, down from 15.93% in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government.

The Police Service Commission has released the names of successful applicants for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, the commission announced Wednesday.

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has ordered a large-scale security operation to rescue four people abducted from Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.

The fifth and final batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, bringing to a close the Federal Government's voluntary repatriation exercise for citizens affected by rising anti-immigration tensions in the country.

Nigeria has set December 2028 as the deadline for the complete transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting, marking the country’s final analogue switch-off.

The Federal High Court has amended its 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions, introducing new measures that allow judges to conduct virtual hearings, transfer pre-election cases across judicial divisions, and keep court registries open on weekends and public holidays for election-related filings.

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama has granted bail to former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar, who is standing trial on four counts of corruption.

Gunmen attacked a secondary school in Kogi State on Tuesday evening, abducting the principal, a National Examinations Council ad-hoc staff member and four students during ongoing NECO examinations.

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) to provide strategic advice on fiscal policy, macroeconomic reforms and public financial management as part of efforts to deepen ongoing economic reforms and accelerate inclusive growth.

US forces launched a fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports, further escalating tensions between the two countries.

The UK government says it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 as part of a broader effort to limit young people’s exposure to addictive online features.

The final batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa has departed Pretoria for Johannesburg to board a Federal Government-chartered Air Peace flight back to Nigeria following a wave of xenophobic attacks.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and predictable funding to strengthen the electoral body's operations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Police have arrested Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State, just hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied issuing an access code to the Nafiu Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the code for candidate nominations was granted only to the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the party.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt to strengthen collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for stronger collaboration among West African countries to improve tax administration, compliance with ECOWAS tax directives, and domestic revenue mobilisation.

The Federal Government says 315 Nigerians stranded in South Africa are expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of a final evacuation exercise.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued seven travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Riyom highway in Plateau State.

The Lagos State Government has blamed the recent flooding in parts of the state on rising lagoon water levels, which it says are preventing stormwater from draining properly.

The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the move as unnecessary and politically motivated.

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police and opted to consider a similar proposal from President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria’s ability to convert its oil and gas resources into reliable power, industrial growth and new investment will come under focus at African Energy Week 2026, scheduled to hold in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 12 to 16.

When it rains in Gayawa, Muhammad Bako knows the road home could become a death trap.

Amnesty International has called for the deployment of peacekeepers to Sudan as its latest report details alleged mass killings, widespread rape and recruitment of children by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, says the federal government will take steps to strengthen security in schools following growing concerns over attacks on educational institutions.

Nigeria's national grid collapsed twice in four days in January.

Nigeria's High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu-Gambari, has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Ikram bin Mohammad Ibrahim, chief of protocol at Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Federal Government’s suspension of the proposed increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees, describing the decision as a victory for Nigerian parents, students and civil society groups.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

US President Donald Trump says the United States will be paid for protecting the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate and threaten the major global oil-shipping route.

The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has distanced its members from an attack in Otukpo Nobi, Otukpo Local Government Area, that reportedly left about 16 people dead.

The Atiku Media Office has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of aiding efforts to weaken the African Democratic Congress and other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of forging his university degree certificate and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed review of WAEC and NECO examination registration fees, describing it as a victory for Nigerians.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports that a group led by Nafiu Bala Gombe uploaded the names of a presidential candidate and other nominees on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination portal.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to Chippa United after a brief and uncertain spell away, bringing an end to a move that has been widely viewed as a failed transfer gamble.

A clinical psychologist, Sabina Ebadan, has called for immediate and sustained psychological care for the schoolchildren and teachers recently rescued from captivity in Oyo State, warning that the effects of kidnapping often extend far beyond physical injuries.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed a high-level Nigerian Air Force (NAF) delegation to Portugal to oversee the ongoing Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of one of its C-130H aircraft, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness.

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination following public criticism and calls for wider consultations.

The Lagos State Task Force has impounded 309 commercial motorcycles during a coordinated enforcement operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway aimed at improving traffic flow, restoring order, and enhancing security across the corridor.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of candidates’ lists for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

No fewer than 36 people, including nine members of the same family, have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Plateau, Benue and Niger states.

At least 27 people have been killed after a fire swept through a pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, in the early hours of Monday.

The Nigeria Police Force is set to arraign the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday over alleged forgery, impersonation and related offences.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has disclosed that the state recorded 158 cases of workplace harassment in the past year, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the 2026 men’s singles title at Wimbledon, securing back-to-back championships at the All England Club.

South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, refused Sunday to apologize to Nigerians over a Cabinet colleague's comment demanding to know the location of Nigerian "drug dens." 

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant, saying responsible management of the state's mineral resources is key to driving economic growth, creating jobs and attracting sustainable investment.

Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, arresting the driver during an intelligence-led operation.

A notorious bandit commander known as Kachalla Sani Yellow has been killed during a gun battle with local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.

United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker and close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness.

Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win the 2026 women’s singles title at Wimbledon, securing her first Grand Slam crown in a historic all-Czech final.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the pupils and teachers rescued after being abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being handed over to the state government.

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has welcomed the safe rescue of schoolchildren who were recently kidnapped, describing their return as a development worthy of thanksgiving.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for stronger protection of the girl-child and greater collaboration with traditional institutions to tackle the vulnerabilities that expose women and young people to drug abuse and exploitation.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed a terrorist enclave and killed several fighters during fresh airstrikes in Borno State as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

The Lagos State Government has launched disciplinary proceedings against an officer of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), over allegations that he accepted a ₦20,000 bribe from a suspected environmental offender.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for not reacting to the release of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The pupils and teachers abducted during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been freed after spending several weeks in captivity.

The Federal Government has evacuated 39 more Nigerians from Johannesburg, South Africa, on an emergency Air Peace flight arranged for citizens who were unable to return on Thursday's evacuation flight.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first appearance before the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly since the political crisis that divided the legislature in 2023.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has again postponed judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

The convener of the Liberty Symposium, Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's directive ordering the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate global technology companies and AI firms over allegations they have profited from Nigerian media content without fair compensation.

Britain is on course to get a new prime minister within weeks without an election, after Andy Burnham, a senior figure in the governing Labour Party, secured overwhelming backing from his fellow lawmakers to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.

The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) has blamed poor electricity supply, high interest rates and the rising cost of living for the country’s inability to meet its pharmaceutical needs through local manufacturing.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says its cashless payment policy at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport is still running on a hybrid system because many users are yet to fully embrace it.

An all-Czech final is set at Wimbledon as Karolina Muchova takes on Linda Noskova in a historic women’s singles showdown on Centre Court.

The Federal Government says its fourth evacuation flight carrying stranded Nigerians from South Africa is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday evening, as efforts continue to bring citizens home safely.

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a solar-powered water project for Muye community in Lapai Local Government Area, aiming to end residents' long trek for potable water.

The Nigeria Police Force's Zone 2 Command and the Nigerian Navy's Western Naval Command have pledged deeper cooperation on coastal and maritime security following a courtesy visit Wednesday at the Zonal Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos.

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has ordered the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending a bail hearing, after he was arraigned on corruption-related charges Thursday.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has met U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa to discuss his upcoming visit to Washington at the invitation of President Donald Trump, with talks focusing on security and the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected calls to respond in kind to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent insults, saying Iran will defend its interests without resorting to inflammatory rhetoric.

Israeli forces have demolished several homes in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha in Bint Jbeil district, according to Lebanon's National News Agency, as military operations continue in areas under Israeli occupation.

Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says the Federal Government has increased the minimum monthly salary of soldiers from N49,000 to N100,000 as part of efforts to improve military welfare.

Aviation unions have called on the Federal Government to commercialise or privatise the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), saying the reform would improve air navigation services, strengthen aviation safety and attract private investment.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a coordinated attack on Logomani community in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a soldier and destroying key public facilities after attacking a military base.

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says bandits holding abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State have threatened to kill their victims if security forces move closer to their hideout.

Amnesty International has condemned the detention of public affairs analyst and university lecturer Dr. Bashir Kurfi, describing his arrest by the Katsina State Police Command as arbitrary and a violation of his right to freedom of expression.

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has directed security personnel to immediately engage and neutralise terrorists, bandits and other armed non-state actors without waiting for further orders while on operations.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising prices of essential goods will worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improvements in the country's macroeconomic stability.

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to combating illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, and expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation services across Nigeria.

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called for a practical roadmap to strengthen community pharmacy practice and position pharmacists as key contributors to healthcare policy and national development.

The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers clashed over a directive suspending payments for Constituency and Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIPs), warning that the move could delay the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act.

NATO leaders have reportedly agreed to avoid discussing the ongoing World Cup with United States President Donald Trump during the alliance’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, amid efforts to maintain his support for the military alliance.

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday moved to end confusion over the ₦100 note, clarifying that both the standard and commemorative versions remain valid currency and must be accepted for all transactions nationwide.

The Senate on Wednesday declined to launch a comprehensive investigation into the budgetary allocation, operations and mounting controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, known as PFIPC.

United States President Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “over” after both countries exchanged fresh strikes, accusing Iranian leaders of violating the deal.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the Nigerian Government is frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), says he is ready to cooperate with investigators probing the agency controversy.

Three worshippers of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo, Kwara State, have regained their freedom after spending 105 days in captivity.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of violating conditions attached to a court-approved medical visit while in the commission’s custody.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions after fresh American strikes on Iran.

A statement by the U.S Central Command on X, said the strikes were intended to impose what they described as "heavy costs" on Iran for targeting commercial ships crewed by civilians in international waters.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to develop the legal framework for implementing state police across Nigeria.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, at a stakeholders' meeting on flooding along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor said the Federal Government will demolish residential buildings within 50 metres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and pay affected owners' compensation strictly in line with federally gazetted rates, as authorities moved to address recent flooding across Lagos State.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the substantive hearing of appeals challenging a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties until July 14.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned newly appointed judges of the lower courts against accepting unsolicited gifts, saying such actions could expose them to petitions and damage public confidence in the judiciary.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to nationalise South African-owned businesses, including MTN and DStv, in response to the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its decision to substitute some candidates following its primary elections, insisting the changes were lawful and part of the party's internal appeal process.

Over EU Funds Case France’s far-right opposition leader, Marine Le Pen, has been suspended from holding public office for 15 months by an appeals court over a case involving the misuse of European Parliament funds.

Roberto Martínez has stepped down as head coach of Portugal national football team following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the arrest of the father of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations linked to the controversial Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council, PFIPC.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye on Monday presented Letters of Credence to 11 newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners-designate, clearing the way for them to take up their postings at Nigerian missions abroad.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as a ruthless Belgium side crushed the United States' home World Cup dreams with a 4-1 victory in the Round of 16 on Monday night at Seattle Stadium.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered firearms, 100 unregistered motorcycles, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs in a major raid on suspected criminal hideouts in the state.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to American striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, though both men insist the call did not influence FIFA's eventual decision to lift the ban.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored one minute into second-half stoppage time to lift Spain to a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday, booking a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals and bringing a heartbreaking end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary international career.

Independent petroleum marketers say pump prices could fall below N800 per litre if the government restores their right to import fuel directly, as the Federal Government pushes the downstream sector to pass on falling global crude prices to consumers.

The Nigerian government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate Meta, X, Google's parent company Alphabet, and several generative AI platforms over allegations that they are undermining Nigeria's media industry through anti-competitive practices.

Police have arrested the father of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the supposed director-general of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, along with a family friend, deepening a scandal over an alleged ₦1.3 billion "ghost agency" linked to the presidency.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, be returned to the Kuje Correctional Centre if he fails to perfect his bail conditions by 4 p.m. on Monday.

The Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Works will meet with stakeholders to address concerns over flooding in communities along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor, as the Federal Government announced new measures to improve drainage and traffic access.

The Nigerian Exchange extended its rally on Monday, with the All-Share Index climbing 2.15% to close at 234,178.23 points, its highest level in the past week, as investors piled into banking, industrial and oil and gas stocks.

The Kano State Government has disputed figures released by the Federal Ministry of Health indicating that the state recorded 6,106 new HIV infections in 2025, insisting that the actual figure is 4,680.

The Presidency says investigations have confirmed that the appointment letter used by the alleged Director-General of the controversial Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council was forged, as fresh questions continue to emerge over how the agency secured a budget allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Act.

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation says no Central Bank account was successfully opened for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, also known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, despite its allocation in the 2026 budget.

UEFA has criticised FIFA’s decision to suspend the one match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, saying the move undermines the integrity of football.

At least 14 people have been killed and about 60 others injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Turkey.

At least 10 people have died and six others were injured in a road crash involving a truck and a commercial bus at Sapade Bridge along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State.

Iran on Monday began a state funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners filling the streets of Tehran as authorities sought to project national unity following his death.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his career, saying he wants to savour every moment of the tournament.

Erling Haaland inspired one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, scoring twice as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false a report alleging he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election to split votes in the South-South region.

Minister of Works Sen. Dave Umahi on Sunday dismissed claims that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway triggered recent flooding in parts of Lagos, saying poor urban drainage, blocked waterways and indiscriminate waste disposal, not the federal road project was responsible for the flooding.

The death toll from bandit attacks on communities in Danchadi District, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has risen from six to eight, district authorities said Sunday.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi on Sunday renewed his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing an IMF disclosure that about ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 government spending went unrecorded in the national budget.

The Federal Government on Sunday denied spending about ₦8 trillion outside the approved national budget, calling reports of the alleged off-budget expenditure a misrepresentation of comments by the International Monetary Fund's Resident Representative in Nigeria.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian British woman at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport after officers allegedly found 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels packed with food items in her luggage.

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years as both sides reaffirm strong diplomatic and religious ties.

The Ekiti State Police Command says it has rescued the worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state, more than two months after they were taken by suspected gunmen.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the hosting rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Presidency has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to uncover the alleged criminal network that enabled the operation of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The Kogi State Government says security operatives have recovered about 1,000 rustled livestock during sustained operations targeting the remnants of the criminal network of the late bandit leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo, and other cattle-rustling syndicates operating within the state and across the North Central region.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has pledged to facilitate Kano State’s request for additional diphtheria vaccines as authorities intensify efforts to contain the disease outbreak and strengthen the state’s preparedness for future public health emergencies.

Nigeria's Consulate General in Johannesburg is demanding justice for two Nigerians killed on the same day in South Africa, as the country's anti-immigrant climate grows increasingly dangerous for African foreigners.

The FCT Administration Enforcement Taskforce has impounded 40 commercial vehicles for operating outside Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal.

The Federal Government says its ongoing evacuation exercise from South Africa has continued, with a third flight from Johannesburg bringing home 266 Nigerians.

The Oyo State Government has dismissed reports alleging that it paid ransom to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and misleading.

The Federal Government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment every three years as part of efforts to reduce learning poverty and improve education quality across Nigeria.

The media office of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent forensic investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.

The Supreme Court has launched an electronic case management and filing system, marking a major step toward digitising Nigeria's judicial process and improving the speed and efficiency of justice delivery.

The Head of National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, says sweeping reforms and the deployment of technology have significantly reduced examination malpractice, despite resistance from individuals affected by the changes.

Senegal international Pape Gueye has announced he will step away from the national team for as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following Senegal’s dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms of the scheme.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has admitted that his side’s defensive approach after taking a two-goal lead contributed to their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.