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Police Begin Nationwide Crackdown on Vehicles Without Number Plates
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a nationwide enforcement operation against vehicles operating without registration plates or with concealed, altered, or defaced number plates.
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NDC Moves to Resolve Kano Crisis, Rules Out Candidate Imposition
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has begun efforts to resolve a growing dispute within its Kano State chapter following disagreements over the sharing of party positions between longtime members and new entrants from the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
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11th Senate May Consider Single Six-Year Term for President, Governors
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year term for presidents and governors, beginning after the 2027 general elections.
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Federal Government Welcomes IMF Review, Says Reforms Strengthening Economy
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV assessment of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as a strong endorsement of ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu.
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INEC Meets Parties, Defends Appeal Over Court Ruling on Primary Timelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has met with leaders of political parties to review preparations for the Ekiti governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026, as part of its final consultations ahead of the poll.
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Delta Train Derailment Leaves 4 Dead, Government Launches Probe
Authorities have launched an investigation into the train derailment along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which left four people dead and several others injured.
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Obi Slams Tinubu Over Rising Debt, Demands Accountability for N200tn Borrowing
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, alleging that about N200 trillion has been borrowed without proper accountability.
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Lagos Blue Line to Start Earlier and Make More Trips From June 15
The Lagos State Government has announced an increase in train services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, along with an earlier start time beginning Monday, 15th June 2026.
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No Reason to Celebrate – Nigerians Demand Action on Kidnappings Ahead of Democracy Day
Angry and heartbroken Nigerian residents are questioning the value of Nigeria's democracy as school children and teachers remain held by kidnappers.
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South African Xenophobic Attackers Now Targeting Other Locals
Tensions are rising in South Africa as a fast-approaching deadline for foreign nationals to leave has sparked safety fears.
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Overhaul Nigeria’s Security System Now, Kwankwaso Tells Government
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that instability is worsening across the country despite massive financial investments.
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Historic Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry Into United States
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his chance of becoming the first Somali official to referee at football's biggest tournament.
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Federal Government to Immortalise Stephen Keshi Ten Years After Death
The federal government will immortalise former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi by inscribing his name on the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame in Lagos, 10 years after his death.
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Kwankwaso Spokesman Dismisses Claims of Kwankwasiyya Leaving NDC
Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is not planning to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) despite reports suggesting a growing rift over the party’s candidate list in Kano State, a spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement has said.
