Homepage News from Monday, June 22nd, 2026

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.