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Nigeria News
Osun Declares Wednesday Public Holiday for Hijrah 1448 AH
Governor Ademola Adeleke approved June 17 as a public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year. Commissioner Rasheed Aderibigbe said the holiday lets Muslims mark the start of 1448 AH and urged residents to shun rancor and promote unity
Nigeria Puts Hundreds More Militants on Trial in Abuja
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi said 84 suspects appeared in court Tuesday, joining 490 already on trial since Monday in Abuja. Another 102 cases carried over from previous trials. This is the fourth phase under President Tinubu. 386 suspects were convicted in April with sentences from 5 years to life
Reps Begin Hearings on Defence Bills to Strengthen Military
The House of Representatives started a 2-day public hearing Monday on defence-related bills. Speaker Abbas said the bills aim to strengthen Nigeria’s military structure, improve personnel welfare, and enhance capacity to respond to security threats
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Troops Overrun Lakurawa Terrorists in Kebbi, Recover IEDs
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, overran Lakurawa elements June 14 around Dogon Daji, Kebbi. The clearance operation recovered high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices and logistics items
NASS, NELFUND Push to Expand Student Loan Beneficiaries to 7m
The National Assembly is working with NELFUND to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million to 7 million beneficiaries to deepen access to tertiary education
Troops Arrest 46 Suspected Undocumented Foreign Nationals in Ogun
Nigerian Army, DSS, NSCDC, and Immigration arrested 46 foreign nationals during a joint security operation in Ogun State. Authorities say it targets illegal migration and cross-border crime
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Sokoto PDP Crisis Deepens With Parallel Candidates, Executives
Rival factions in Sokoto PDP produced separate governorship candidates and state executive committees. The split highlights ongoing divisions ahead of future elections
Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over Set for June 17 Rollout
Minister Mohammed Idris confirmed the long-delayed Digital Switch Over launches nationwide today, June 17. The move from analogue to digital broadcasting enables audience measurement for broadcasters and advertisers, HD content, and mobile viewing
Reps to Hold Emergency Sitting on 2025 Budget Extension Bill
The House convened to consider extending the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months. The notice was dated June 11 and signed by Acting Clerk Ibrahim Sidi
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African News
Afreximbank Cancels Annual Meeting Over Ebola Concerns
Afreximbank cancelled its El Alamein, Egypt meeting after DRC reported 782 Ebola cases. Uganda also has infections. Shareholder business will now be by correspondence
Ethiopia’s Mega Dam on the Nile ‘Now Complete’: PM
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament the multi-billion-dollar Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September. The dam has long worried Egypt and Sudan
Nigeria Says Nearly 10,000 Former Boko Haram Fighters Reintegrated
Nigeria said nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated through its deradicalization programme, as mass trials continue in Abuja
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International News
Iran Executed 18 Protesters in 2026, UN Reports
UN rights chief Volker Turk said Iran executed at least 40 people on “national security grounds” since January, including 18 protesters. Authorities intensified crackdowns and arrests
Strike Shuts Down Bangladesh’s Biggest Port
Customs officials’ strike halted shipping at Bangladesh’s biggest port Sunday. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers Association said the halt would cost the industry $222 million
Global News
$2 Billion US–Nigeria Health Pact Promises Disease Surveillance
A new US–Nigeria health deal pledges $2 billion for stronger disease surveillance and outbreak response. Analysts raised concerns about data control and sovereignty
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Stock Exchange & Economy News
Naira Appreciates Again as Analysts Predict Return to N1,500 Benchmark
The naira strengthened further against the US dollar on Wednesday, hitting N1,525 per dollar in the official market. Analysts predict a return to the N1,500 exchange rate benchmark
Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 15.93% in May — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics said headline inflation rose to 15.93% in May 2026, up from 15.69% in April, as price pressures continued to impact households
Entertainment News
VDM Shares Details of Meeting With Burna Boy
Activist VeryDarkMan gave an update on his late-night meeting with Burna Boy in Abuja on Saturday, sharing what the Grammy winner told him about Nigeria
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Lawyer Exposes How Banky W Still Earns 80% of Wizkid’s Albums
A lawyer revealed behind-the-scenes realities of Nigerian music, claiming Banky W still earns 80% of Wizkid’s albums. She also shared why Asake exited YBNL
Sports News
World Cup: France Beat Senegal 3-1 as Mbappe Opens Scoring
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in yesterday’s World Cup clash. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoreline early, setting the tone for Les Bleus before they sealed the win with two second-half goals
World Cup: Argentina Trash Algeria 3-0
Argentina dominated Algeria 3-0 in Tuesday’s group stage match. La Albiceleste controlled possession throughout, with three different scorers putting Algeria away to keep Argentina’s knockout hopes strong
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