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NIGERIA NEWS
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- Ekiti Governorship Election Held, Deputy Governor Commends Turnout
Voters trooped out en masse for the Ekiti State governorship poll held on Saturday, June 20. Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, running mate to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, praised the peaceful conduct and INEC’s impartiality. She said large turnout showed Nigeria’s democracy is maturing. - Police Restrict Movement Across Ekiti for Election Security
The Ekiti Police Command restricted vehicular movement from midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, covering intra-state and inter-state roads. Essential workers, INEC officials, and students sitting exams were exempted. - Watch Nigeria Elections Reports Hitch-Free Deployment in Ekiti
Election monitoring platform Watch Nigeria Elections said its system recorded zero downtime while covering all polling units in Ekiti on Saturday. Agents livestreamed and submitted results in real time with 99.98% uptime. - Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Endorse Tinubu for 2027
The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The group cited his administration’s policies and humanitarian intervention by Seyi Tinubu for a critically ill member. - FG Considers Embedding Journalists With Troops During Operations
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa said the Federal Government is exploring arrangements to embed journalists with military units during operations to improve security reporting and transparency.
AFRICAN NEWS
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- WHO Declares 2026 Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
The 2026 Ebola outbreak has spread to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with confirmed cases rising over one thousand, including deaths. WHO and Africa CDC launched a joint six-month response plan seeking over five hundred million dollars. - Afreximbank Cancels In-Person AGM Over Ebola Concerns
Afreximbank cancelled in-person attendance for its annual general meeting scheduled in El Alamein, Egypt, citing public health and safety due to the evolving Ebola situation in parts of the continent. - South Africa Vigilantes Give Migrants June 30 Deadline
Vigilantes in KwaZulu-Natal have ordered undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by June 30. A Malawian man was killed in Pietermaritzburg. Up to seven thousand migrants are sheltering at temporary sites. - FG to Evacuate Over Seven Hundred Nigerians From South Africa
The Federal Government said over seven hundred Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa before June 30 amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks. The first batch of over two hundred fifty already arrived in Lagos. - Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 Agenda Unveiled in Abuja
Sterling One Foundation and the UN in Nigeria unveiled the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026, set for July 22–24 in Lagos. The theme is “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies”. c19628c2f8720db7e936b69277a0
INTERNATIONAL / GLOBAL NEWS
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- US-Iran Talks Continue in Switzerland After Rocky Start
U.S. and Iranian negotiators entered a second day of talks in Switzerland to solidify a permanent end to the war. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the teams agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within sixty days and on mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. - Trump Threatens Iran as Negotiators Work Through Night
U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as Vice President J.D. Vance led talks in Switzerland. Iranian officials include Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. - UK PM Keir Starmer Steps Down
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down and will remain caretaker until Labour chooses a new leader. He has been in office since leading Labour to victory in July 2024. - China Says Climate Fight Won’t Stall if Countries Drop Out
China’s environment minister told a meeting in Brussels that global climate cooperation will not stop because of the absence of individual countries. The U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement in January. f44215d60ce3afc7
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- US Stock Market Reopens Today After Juneteenth Holiday
U.S. stock markets closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth and reopen Monday, June 22. NYSE and Nasdaq resume normal trading hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. - Wall Street Futures Muted as Investors Watch US-Iran Talks
U.S. stock index futures started the week subdued after Friday’s holiday. Oil prices fell as much as two percent as the first round of U.S.-Iran talks concluded with a roadmap toward a final deal. - Philippine Stocks to Take Cue From US-Iran Peace Deal
The Philippine Stock Exchange index may react this week to developments on the U.S.-Iran peace deal. The PSEi surged last week but risks remain if cracks appear in the interim deal. - Dollar Index Hits Highest Since May 2025
The dollar index rose to 100.80, its highest since May 2025, after surging in the previous session. The Fed held rates steady in a 3.50% to 3.75% range as Kevin Warsh began a policy review. 03ffb6a38e9fe2ac
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- Rita Ora and Bad Bunny Perform Live in Europe
Rita Ora performed at the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport, England, on June 20. Bad Bunny took the stage at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, the same day. - Allu Arjun Summoned by Court in Stampede Case
Nampally Court summoned actor Allu Arjun to appear in person on Monday, June 22, for a hearing in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Police named him Accused No. 11. 8c7a9b04
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- FIFA World Cup 2026: France to Face Iraq Today
France plays Iraq in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. local time on Monday, June 22, in Group I of the World Cup. Egypt beat New Zealand three goals to one on Sunday. - Belgium Held to Goalless Draw by Iran at World Cup
Belgium and Iran drew nil-nil in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, June 21. Belgium’s Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute.
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