…that the judgment formed part of what it described as a broader pattern of legal and administrative actions aimed at weakening opposition parties and shrinking Nigeria's democratic space. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that persistent legal batt…

…Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards held recently in Lagos. The event was jointly organised by the International […]

…the opposition party through judicial means as evidence of what he called the administration's determination to weaken political opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The statement was signed by the Atiku Media Office and issued in Abuja on June 27, 2026 and also shared on X by the ex-VP's aide Paul Ibe. Accor…

…on record at 37C Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said. Around 2:00 pm (1200 GMT), DMI said in a post to X that "with 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874," With a sense of foreboding, it noted "the…

…back-to-back, your victory signals that the people believe in the direction your administration has set and are prepared to walk further with you on that journey. "This re-election is a mandate for continuity and consolidation. Your first term laid an important foundation in infrastructure, agriculture, education, heal…

…violation” of the memorandum of understanding to end the war, the Iranian foreign ministry said. The Guards said they had struck US sites in the Gulf region in retaliation and that “if the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this”, according to a Telegram post by state TV. Bahrain’s foreign minist…

…expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation has diminished the impact of the state's monthly environmental sanitation. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the June sanitation, gave differing views on the initiative, with some questioning its effectiven…

…application for registration before a December 2025 court judgment directed it to recognise the party, said on Friday that it had applied for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the latest judgment and would act in accordance with the court’s decision upon receipt. “We have applied for the Certified True Copy of the judgm…

…Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure during a fireside chat organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA, in Abuja. The suspension came against the backdrop of a controversy that arose after the voter registration details of actor and politician, Emeka Ike, surfaced onl…

…Change Limited, alleging that the firms were used to channel funds for the terrorist organisation. Authorities have long identified terrorism financing as a critical enabler of terrorist activities. Over the years, several BDC operators and their associates have come under investigation for alleged links to terror fina…

…Summit in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in collaboration with the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum. According to Shettima, no region in the country has paid a greater price for human capital deficits than northern Nigeria, citi…

…40 people have drowned seeking relief from the heat since June 18, the French Prime Minister announced on Tuesday. The UK Met Office has issued exceptionally rare "Red Extreme Heat Warnings" for today and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to soar to at least 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius), which would obliter…

…- one being a serving or retired civil servant at Grade Level 15, and the other a recognised traditional ruler. His lawyers later applied to the court for the variation of the bail conditions, which was turned down by the court. At the court proceedings on Wednesday, the two co-defendants are expected to be present for…

…thrive where journalists are attacked for documenting events or where citizens are punished for exercising their lawful rights. He said, "The decision of the ECOWAS Court is not only about me; it is about every journalist, media worker, and Nigerian citizen who believes in the right to freedom of expression, access to…

…crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to combating insecurity, declaring that terrorists, bandits and their sponsors would face the full force of the law. He stated that more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised within the previous year and…

…to deliver on football's biggest stage, proving that age has done little to diminish his influence on the team. Read the Latest Sports News Today and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Instagram

According to the public announcement, the deadline for the completion of these movements has been set for Wednesday, 24 June 2026, after which the government will recover the affected parks and spaces for other overriding public purposes.

…safer environments for residents and businesses," he said. On local government administration, Adebutu called for full autonomy for councils to promote accountability and grassroots development.

…selfless service continues to inspire generations. The governor further directed the Ministry of Health to immediately mobilise to implement the already approved renovation of the hospital and examine the requirements of medical equipment to the hospital to enhance healthcare service delivery. He said the facility serv…

…Ayodele Fayose, Engr. Segun Oni, and Dr Kayode Fayemi - for their support for the administration and commitment to the unity and progress of Ekiti State. "Special thanks to serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, members of the State Executive Council, the Association of Local Governments of Ni…

…Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, the Governor of Benue State, the Minister of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The residents appealed for swift action to prevent further suffering and restore normalcy to the commun…

…Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports following the attacks. Russia's Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems destroyed 301 drones overnight, including some over Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. The attacks come days after a drone strike targeted Moscow's only oil refinery, one of the largest aeri…

…investors that payments would be made. She alleged that a meeting was later organised through church leaders, during which one of the defendants assured investors that payments would be settled within two weeks. Okoroafor said she eventually reported the matter to the EFCC after concluding that the promised investment…

…over the past three years," the statement said, questioning his criticism of the administration despite what it described as visible infrastructural development in the area. It further suggested that Jime's comments may have been politically motivated, alleging that they could be linked to dissatisfaction over his inab…

US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he's a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office e…