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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday offered prayers and expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela as rescue workers battled to find survivors after two powerful earthquakes killed nearly 1,500 people.

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near the company's Ras Tanura oil facilities on Sunday, killing all 14 people on board, Saudi state media reported.

A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on Sunday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf after American forces struck five Iranian military targets a day earlier.

French health authorities say the country has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a severe heatwave that has affected much of western Europe in recent days.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that further military escalation remains on the table following a new round of American strikes on Iranian targets.

The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew earlier imposed on 10 local government areas following a recent kidnapping incident in Oriire.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman, Iwebema Ogechi Peace, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, after she was allegedly caught with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a false compartment of her luggage while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Beijing, China.

Africa has recorded a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, with nine of its ten representatives progressing to the Round of 32.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state is strengthening its waste management system with new infrastructure to tackle sanitation challenges.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his friend.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says 24 Nigerian universities have been listed in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the country’s strongest performance so far.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to weaken Nigeria’s opposition parties and impose what he described as a “de facto one-party state.”

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will not take a position on the recent Federal High Court judgment affecting the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released and compensated a Kaduna State farmer, Nura Idris, after an internal review cleared him of allegations linking him to Boko Haram terrorists.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged the operational and logistical challenges facing Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators, assuring that the state government is taking steps to improve their capacity and ensure efficient waste evacuation across Lagos.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that nullified its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting it remains a legally recognised political party and will challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal.

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, with new appointments across key operational, command, training, and administrative positions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the National Assembly is developing a funding framework for the proposed establishment of state police, assuring Nigerians that financing will not be an obstacle to its implementation.

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover unpaid electricity charges that are more than 12 months old, except in cases involving meter tampering, illegal electricity use or obstruction of meter reading.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says Nigeria's revenue challenge lies in expanding the country's tax net rather than increasing tax rates, stressing that the government needs more taxpayers—not higher taxes—to improve revenue generation.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will challenge the Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting that it remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling.

The Executive Director of the Freedom Foundation, Chidi Koldsweat, has called for stronger government support, increased funding and wider partnerships to address Nigeria's growing substance abuse crisis, saying rehabilitation efforts must be scaled up alongside stronger prevention programmes.

A consultant psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Ismail Adesina, has raised concerns over the growing circulation of synthetic psychoactive substances in Nigeria, warning that they are significantly more potent, more dangerous and more likely to trigger severe mental health conditions than traditional illicit drugs.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Chairperson of the Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA), Theresa Moses, has called on journalists and media practitioners to promote accurate, ethical and prevention-focused reporting on drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the media plays a critical role in shaping public attitudes and driving behavioral change.

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will gain access to Iran's nuclear facilities under the interim peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Friday.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop in Satellite Town, rescuing 27 people alive and recovering nine bodies.

The death toll from the collapse of a three-storey shopping mall in Lagos has risen to eight, while emergency responders have rescued 26 people alive from the rubble, authorities said Thursday.

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security operatives in Zamfara State as efforts continue to tackle insecurity across the state.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has rejected a proposed bill seeking to establish a new National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases, warning it could weaken Nigeria’s disease response system.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will deploy 85 specialist rescue workers to Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck parts of the country, leaving widespread destruction and prompting urgent international assistance efforts.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze accounts and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators allegedly involved in terrorism financing.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, alongside his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over alleged corruption, money laundering, and related offences linked to an N8.6 billion CCTV contract.

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for kidnapping a staff member of the National Youth Service Corps, following a prosecution led by the Department of State Services.

Bayero University Kano (BUK) and the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) have called for stronger collaboration between universities and industry to address the persistent challenge of research findings failing to translate into products, services and businesses that can drive Nigeria’s development.

The Federal Government and its development partners on Thursday reviewed the impact of COVID-19 investments in Nigeria, highlighting improvements in disease surveillance, laboratory capacity and emergency preparedness while calling for sustained efforts to protect the gains.

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, with 186,291 candidates participating across Nigeria and five foreign countries.

Sixty-six Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived in Lagos as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to bring home citizens affected by recent tensions and security concerns in the country.

A civil group, the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION) has condemned the continued detention of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore following the revocation of his bail and his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

A three-storey residential building collapsed Thursday in the Alakija area of Lagos, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble as emergency responders launched a large-scale rescue operation.

At least 164 people have died after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart, triggering widespread destruction and frantic rescue efforts across the country, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), banning Nepal from all international football competitions over what it described as “undue interference by a third party” in the country’s football administration.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has questioned the use of VAR following his side’s goalless draw against England in their Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Alteration Bill establishing state police, approving a framework that allows states to operate their own police services alongside the existing federal police system.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has commissioned a Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation, warning criminals that the state now possesses scientific capabilities to track, identify and prosecute offenders that did not previously exist.

A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three men, including a Nigerien national, to death by hanging after finding them guilty of terrorism and arms trafficking offences.

Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors' Forum Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been elected President of the Forum of African Regions, pledging to strengthen decentralized governance and accelerate continental integration across Africa.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden in a forest in Oyo State and arrested five suspects, including a Mexican national allegedly recruited to provide technical expertise for the operation.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered activist and online publisher Omoyele Sowore back to the Kuje Correctional Centre, rejecting a defence request to release him ahead of a June 30 hearing on his bail and bench warrant.

Colombia strengthened its chances of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a second-half goal from Daniel Munoz secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo in a Group K clash on Wednesday.

United Nations health experts, legal practitioners and gender rights advocates have called on African governments to reject a proposed Draft African Charter on Family Sovereignty and Values, warning that it could reverse decades of progress on gender equality, reproductive health rights and broader human rights protections across the continent.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police personnel to stop unauthorised social media activities that could affect the integrity and public image of the Nigeria Police Force.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has temporarily left the national team camp at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the death of his mother.

Portugal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo delivering a historic performance.

President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Abuja that the construction of the two service carriageways of the Southern Parkway will significantly ease traffic congestion.

A coalition of media executives and regional leaders has unveiled a groundbreaking 10-year strategic framework alongside an independent "governance scoreboard" designed to actively track and grade the performance of political leaders across Northern Nigeria.

Northern Nigeria’s elite delivered a blistering self-assessment of the region’s economic and security crises on June 16, launching a historic ten-year media alliance while warning that political correctness, elite infighting, and denial are actively sabotaging the region's survival.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday declared that the landscape of Abuja would be completely transformed before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in office.

Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the global tribunal of “selective justice” and saying it has been “misused and exploited,” according to a letter submitted to the United Nations on Monday.

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has demolished a distressed six-storey residential building on Olufemi Pedro Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, after identifying serious structural defects that posed a risk of collapse.

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking to establish state police across the country.

Dozens of schools across south-west England have closed or shortened the school day as the United Kingdom braces for an intense heatwave, while thunderstorms and lightning strikes continue to cause widespread disruption.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappé to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after the striker equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals in France’s 3–0 win over Iraq.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has closed its case against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the ongoing alleged wiretapping trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The United States has issued a 60-day sanctions waiver on Iranian oil, allowing Iranian crude to be produced, delivered and sold to American buyers, as direct talks between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland showed encouraging signs.

Armed men invaded Kawel Community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Sunday, killing 20 people in an attack that has drawn condemnation from security authorities.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit challenging the eligibility of former Cross River State governor Donald Duke as the Peoples Redemption Party's presidential candidate to June 29.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, as chairman of the National Universities Commission's Governing Board.

British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and US President Donald Trump have both seized on Keir Starmer's resignation announcement, using it to deliver sharp verdicts on his nearly two years as Prime Minister.

The Presidency has described Peter Obi's call for President Bola Tinubu to resign as childish, hollow and anti-democratic, firing back at the opposition presidential candidate a day after APC swept Saturday's by-elections.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, drawing a direct parallel with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement on Monday that he would step down as Labour leader.

An improvised explosive device planted under a vehicle detonated at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, Lagos, on Monday, injuring one person and sending traders fleeing from the area.

A key United States House of Representatives committee has agreed on bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for children on social media platforms, marking one of the most significant steps toward federal regulation of Big Tech's impact on minors in years.

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace to lead France to a 3-0 victory over Iraq, continuing his strong start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a match heavily disrupted by a severe thunderstorm.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, says the National Environmental Plastic Waste Control Regulations 2026 are aimed at tackling pollution and promoting a circular economy, not shutting down industries.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has called on the Federal Government to immediately release journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore and withdraw all criminal defamation and cybercrime charges against him.

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, says his campaign for improved security in the South West is directed at criminal elements and not any ethnic group.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in and around El Obeid in North Kordofan State, warning that Sudan’s security and humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly.

Omoyele Sowore has reacted to the Federal High Court order remanding him at the Kuje Correctional Centre, saying the decision will not deter him from his political and activist pursuits.

The Senate is expected to consider and possibly pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the creation of state police when it reconvenes for an emergency plenary session on Tuesday.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre after dismissing his application seeking the recusal of the trial judge.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following growing political pressure and speculation over his leadership after a key by-election victory by Andy Burnham.

Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard entry into the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon Championships, marking a major return to top-level competition.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated Saturday’s by-elections, winning Senate and House of Representatives seats in Nasarawa, Enugu, Kano, Ondo and Kebbi states, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.

The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a final peace agreement has ended with “encouraging progress,” according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged to step up efforts to boost economic growth, reduce poverty and expand opportunities for residents after securing re-election.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to discuss ways to deepen reforms and accelerate infrastructure development in Abuja.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has commended security operatives for recovering 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in Gambanda Forest, Gummi Local Government Area.

A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over alleged threats directed at Fulani communities in Oyo State.

The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect in connection with the abduction of a 20-year-old farmer in Igboti Village, while efforts continue to rescue the victim and apprehend other gang members.

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a terrorist attack on Tsamiya town, which left properties destroyed and a resident abducted.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.

The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, after methane gas was confirmed in an area affected by repeated chemical inhalation incidents.

U.S. President Donald Trump says there will be “no tolls” in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during a ceasefire period, and that no tolls will apply after the period expires unless imposed by the United States.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to confront terrorists and other criminal elements decisively while upholding professionalism and respecting human rights.

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 22 kidnapped victims and foiled separate abduction attempts in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, has died at the age of 69.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election has been largely peaceful despite network-related challenges affecting voter accreditation in some polling units.

Voting is underway across Ekiti State as residents head to the polls to elect the state's next governor in an off-cycle election seen as a key political test ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has carried out fresh air strikes against terrorist and armed bandit strongholds in the North-West as part of ongoing military operations to improve security in the region.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the performance of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, declaring that he had justified the confidence reposed in him to transform Abuja into a modern capital city.

Hundreds of pupils at Kauyan Mai Unguwa Primary School in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State have dropped out after a devastating rainstorm destroyed key parts of the school nearly a decade ago, worsening the state’s already alarming out-of-school children crisis.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of slain terrorist kingpin, Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, to 40 years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force.

The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, says troops have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Buratai axis of Borno State.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on refiners, depot owners and importers to reduce ex-depot and retail pump prices of petroleum products, citing the recent decline in global crude oil prices.

Ebola cases across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have risen to 894, with 204 deaths recorded in affected regions, according to figures disclosed during a webinar on Thursday.

Nigerian scholar and strategic communication specialist Austin Tam-George has been named among the world's 50 most influential thought leaders in media communications for 2026, placing him alongside leading academics, journalists, and communication strategists from around the globe.

The Ekiti State Police Command has announced a restriction on inter-state and intra-state vehicular movement across the state on Saturday, the day of the governorship election.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, says it is concerned over reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore in a cyberbullying case linked to social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.

The Federal Government says it is considering a new arrangement that would allow journalists to accompany military units during selected operations to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of counterinsurgency efforts.

The United Arab Emirates has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, in a move aimed at strengthening digital child protection and reducing online risks faced by minors.

French defender Ibrahima Konaté will join Real Madrid CF on a four-year contract after leaving Liverpool F.C. at the end of June.

The Federal Government has released implementation guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025, providing a framework for the transition from the repealed tax laws to Nigeria's new tax regime.

The United States has released the full text of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining a proposed framework for ending hostilities with Iran and negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath.

With two days to the Ekiti State governorship election, electoral officials, security agencies and civil society organisations have intensified preparations to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the peace agreement signed between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a significant step toward de-escalating tensions and promoting long-term stability in the Middle East.

The Federal Government has commissioned the expanded Abuja Premier Warehouse to improve the storage and distribution of medicines, vaccines and other essential health commodities across the country.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has concluded the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former minister of petroleum resources, says her acquittal on bribery charges in the United Kingdom has brought to an end years of what she describes as unjust vilification.

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend all political activities tied to the 2027 elections and instead declare a six-month national security and economic recovery plan.

A support group for former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai has engaged a Washington, DC-based advocacy firm to run an international campaign around his ongoing corruption trial.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission against a judgment that bars the regulator from imposing fines on broadcast stations, the second such dismissal this year.

Stakeholders in child health, research and public policy have called for the institutionalisation of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children (SARMAAN) Project as a national child survival strategy in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Air Force (Nigerian Air Force (NAF)) has carried out the airlift of sensitive electoral materials for the upcoming 2026 Ekiti State governorship election and several federal and senatorial by-elections across the country.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed officers of the Kano State Police Command to step up operations against criminal groups across the state.

Real Madrid have completed the signing of former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after his contract with the English club expired at the end of last season.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a new anti-defection policy requiring all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign legal documents committing to vacate their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections.

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral defence cooperation aimed at enhancing security along their shared southern border and improving maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of original result slips for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria.

A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to death for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, a hotel owner in Obajana.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick to lead the defending champions to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their 2026 tournament opener.

Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record, while Kylian Mbappe continues to close in following their latest goal contributions at the 2026 tournament.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to suspend the execution of the Federal High Court judgment seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord, and three other political parties.

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of three security personnel following a security incident at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru-Jos.

The United Kingdom has named Peter Vowles as its new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

England have been forced into a late squad change ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah replacing injured Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail of online publisher and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear in court Tuesday for his ongoing criminal defamation trial.

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary closure of Iddo Bridge in the Ijora area of the state to allow the installation of heavy steel beams as part of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction work.

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned that Nigeria’s porous borders are fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and other transnational crimes, posing a growing threat to national security and stability.

The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged legislative support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency as it intensifies efforts against drug abuse and illicit trafficking across Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced a woman, Hauwa'u Mukhtar, to death by hanging after convicting her on terrorism-related charges brought by the Department of State Services.

Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, late Monday, killing three people, including a police officer, security sources and institute officials said.

Tunisia has sacked its national football team head coach Sabri Lamouchi after the 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening Nigeria's judiciary, declaring that the rule of law must be supported by modern infrastructure, improved welfare and institutional reforms capable of deepening democracy.

An aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has criticised the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos hotel and three other properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers have been sold for N6.15 billion through a public auction.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the Federal Government is stepping up the prosecution of terrorism suspects as part of efforts to strengthen national security and combat insurgency.

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Iran against imposing any tolls or fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying international law must be upheld and global shipping routes kept open.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration.

The Federal Government has commenced another phase of mass trial of suspected terrorists facing terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Executive Director of the Advancing Children’s Rights Initiative, Muhammad Sabo-Keana, has called for stronger government investment in child protection and social services, saying existing laws alone are not enough to safeguard vulnerable children.

Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end months of conflict, raising expectations that the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route will soon reopen.

The United Kingdom is set to introduce a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a major military offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, in parts of Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by suspected terrorists alongside his wife.

The House of Representatives is set to hold an emergency sitting on Monday to consider legislation seeking a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget.

Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the kidnapping of several persons at the Vegetable Market area along Airport Road in Benin City, describing the incident as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents.

Germany reinforced their reputation as one of football’s most dominant teams after thrashing Curaçao 7-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their third seven-goal victory at the tournament this century.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new guidelines aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and drawing clearer operational boundaries between banks, fintech firms and other closely linked financial institutions.

The Lagos State Government has launched a statewide emergency public awareness campaign, dubbed "Operation Lagos BioShield," to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into the state.

The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal that includes an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan announced, marking the strongest signal yet that more than three months of war in the Middle East is coming to a close.

No fewer than 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, are feared dead after a boat carrying mourners returning from a burial ceremony capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking details of an alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has raised allegations of negligence in the medical care that preceded the death of her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, and is calling for a judicial inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, says he will engage with all aggrieved groups and listen to their concerns if elected President of Nigeria.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Kautikari Village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one resident and setting part of a secondary school on fire.

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Lagos-based Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital of medical negligence and an alleged cover-up following the death of her three-year-old son, Nkanu, in January.

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have strengthened their economic partnership with the launch of a new £15 million Growth Programme aimed at supporting Nigeria's economic reforms, attracting investment, and boosting private sector development.

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in captivity after being abducted by gunmen.

Iranian authorities have announced a six-day programme of funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and other individuals described as martyrs.

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over rising insecurity, poverty, corruption and governance challenges in Nigeria, saying democracy must deliver tangible benefits beyond periodic elections.

A Lagos APC chieftain, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, has described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as reassuring and inspiring, saying it reflected the courage, vision and determination needed to address Nigeria’s challenges.

A Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Adeniyi Saheed Aremu, has called for the adoption of smart technologies and increased private sector participation to improve waste management in Nigeria.

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has been killed by bandits while in captivity after being abducted in Katsina State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20.

As the world marks the International Day Against Child Labour, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger efforts to protect children from exploitation.

The Federal Government has commissioned an Automotive Training Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, and trained 100 youths in mechatronics to repair petrol- and CNG-powered tricycles and motorcycles.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel and ordered them to pay a combined six million dollars in fines and restitution, barely six months after anti-narcotics operatives seized 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from the ship at the Apapa seaport.

The Lagos State Government and ARDA Development Communications Incorporated have launched a toll-free reproductive health helpline aimed at supporting women and girls facing unplanned pregnancies and reducing maternal deaths linked to unsafe abortions.

The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark this year's Democracy Day celebration.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA men's world rankings released on Thursday.

The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction, popularly called Apo Roundabout, to Ring Road II Junction, Kabusa, in Abuja.

As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Convener of the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION), Comrade Hauwa Mustapha, says growing political awareness among citizens offers hope for the country's democratic future despite what she described as serious shortcomings in governance.

The immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has warned that poor remuneration, lack of legal protection and increasing online attacks on journalists are undermining the media's ability to effectively perform its watchdog role in Nigeria's democracy.

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, says the just-concluded primaries of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were not perfect, acknowledging reports of irregularities while urging party members to embrace reconciliation

The Federal Government on Thursday received the first batch of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi reached a major milestone in his international career, earning his 100th cap for Nigeria in the 2-1 friendly defeat to Portugal.

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed confidence in the 10 African nations competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing their participation as a source of pride for the continent.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political party primaries in restored constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A fire broke out Wednesday in a kitchen compartment inside the Nigerian Senate wing of the National Assembly in Abuja, sending smoke billowing through a hearing room before two senators helped put out the blaze.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticized the state of the country’s health sector, saying weak funding, poor planning, and worsening brain drain continue to undermine healthcare delivery, according to a statement marking Democracy Day 2026.