Latest News from Monday, June 15th, 2026

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.