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Author: Akinyooye Adeola
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OBI SAYS NIGERIA’S EDUCATION CRISIS NEEDS LEADERSHIP AND INVESTMENT, NOT JUST POLICY CHANGES.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said that Nigeria’s education crisis cannot be fixed by policy changes alone. Speaking at the Fourth Public Lecture of Coal City University in Enugu, Obi stated that what the country needs now is strong leadership and serious investment in human capital. He argued that sustainable development is…
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PRESIDENCY UNDER FIRE AS ‘FAKE COUNCIL’ DG FACES 8-COUNT CHARGE OVER FORGERY, IMPERSONATION.
The Presidency is facing renewed public and legal pressure after a man accused of running a fictitious government body was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Rights lawyer Femi Falana has also called for an independent investigation into both the Chief of Staff and the defendant. Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew is facing 8…
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NAVY SEIZES 22,870 LITRES OF ILLEGAL DIESEL, DISMANTLES OIL THEFT ROUTE IN RIVERS.
The Nigerian Navy says it has broken up an illegal distribution network for stolen petroleum products in Rivers State, recovering about 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO. Personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS SOROH, carried out the intelligence-led raid under Operation Delta Sentinel. The team targeted creek routes used to move…
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SWITZERLAND TO RETURN 18 NIGERIAN ARTEFACTS, INCLUDING BENIN BRONZES.
Switzerland is set to return 18 Nigerian artefacts, including Benin bronzes and monoliths, to Nigeria today. This move is part of ongoing efforts to repatriate cultural objects taken during the colonial era. The artefacts were looted during the 1897 British punitive expedition in Benin City. The Nigerian government has been negotiating with Switzerland for the…
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OPHK TROOPS RESCUE 10 NECO STUDENTS, TEACHERS AFTER ISWAP RAID ON BORNO SCHOOL.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have rescued 10 abducted NECO candidates and teachers following an ISWAP attack on Lassa Community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State. The terrorists hit Technical Secondary School in Lassa at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday while students were writing NECO exams. They abducted several candidates and teachers before…
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NDC STILL LEGALLY RECOGNISED, SAYS ZAMFARA CHAIRMAN AMID COURT BATTLE.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, says it remains a legally registered political party, despite a recent court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment recognising it. The clarification comes from the Zamfara State Chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Surajo Garba Mai Katako, following a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja that vacated its December 10,…
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POLICE PROBE ALLEGED KILLING OF KOGI TEACHER ASSAULTED OVER PUPIL’S DISCIPLINE.
The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a primary school teacher who was reportedly attacked after disciplining a pupil in Olamaboro Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, said a case of culpable homicide was reported at the…
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APC RECORDS CLEAN SWEEP IN GOMBE LOCAL POLLS.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged victorious in Gombe State’s local government elections, winning all contested chairmanship and councillorship seats. The Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, announced the results on Saturday after polls held across the state’s 11 constitutionally recognised Local Government Areas and 13 newly created Local Council Development Areas. According to…
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STATE POLICE BILL GAINS MOMENTUM: 36 SPEAKERS, GOVS, LP, APC SPEAKERS BACK SENATE MOVE.
Backing for the state police bill picked up steam on Thursday as speakers of Nigeria’s 36 state assemblies, governors, Labour Party and the Forum of APC Speakers all backed the Constitution Alteration Bill passed by the Senate. The endorsement came less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the plan to decentralise policing, pushing Nigeria…
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MAKINDE EXTENDS CURFEW IN 10 OYO LGAS BORDERING OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a fresh 24-hour extension of the dusk-to-dawn curfew covering 10 local government areas along the Old Oyo National Park corridor. The extension was announced Thursday by SSG Musibau Babatunde in a memo confirmed by the governor’s media aide, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The restriction, which runs 4pm to 8am daily,…
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JAMB SCRAPS DEGREE ADMISSIONS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by Colleges of Education, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new policy, the Nigeria Certificate in Education becomes the only route for fresh entrants into the institutions. The directive is contained in JAMB’s NCE/ND Agric Registration Guidelines released by…
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INEC ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR SATURDAY’S FEDERAL AND STATE BY-ELECTIONS.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released results for by-elections held in several federal and state constituencies across Nigeria on Saturday. Results from INEC returning officers show that the All Progressives Congress won seats in Enugu, Kebbi, Kano, Ondo and Nasarawa. The Peoples Democratic Party won the Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Labour Party and Allied…
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UAE INTRODUCES SOCIAL MEDIA RESTRICTIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15.
The United Arab Emirates has announced new regulations limiting access to social media platforms for individuals under the age of 15. Authorities said the measure is intended to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and excessive screen time. Under the policy, platforms will be required to enforce age verification systems to…
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US, IRAN SIGN 14-POINT MOU IN SWITZERLAND TO HALT CONFLICT.
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East and setting up two months of direct talks on a final settlement. The signing ceremony was scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Bürgenstock resort in central Switzerland, a venue previously…
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APGA CHAIRMAN FACES ALLEGATIONS OF $6,500 PAYMENT SCAM.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has been accused of involvement in a $6,500 payment dispute linked to an alleged 2027 Senate ticket arrangement, according to a report by Sahara Reporters. A former aide to an ex-governor has come forward demanding a refund of the money, claiming it was paid in connection…
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NSCDC MOBILIZES 10,000 OFFICERS FOR SECURITY DUTY AHEAD OF EKITI GOVERNORSHIP POLL.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 officers and men to provide security coverage for the upcoming Ekiti governorship election. According to the Corps, the personnel were drawn from the national headquarters and commands in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Kogi, Kwara, Edo and the FCT to support the Ekiti State Command.…
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FCT HIGH COURT REJECTS YAHAYA BELLO’S REQUEST TO STOP N110BN FRAUD TRIAL.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja has thrown out former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s application to quash the N110.4 billion fraud charge against him, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s case will continue. Presiding judge Justice Maryann Anenih dismissed the motion on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Charge…
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COURT PAUSES ENFORCEMENT OF RULING DIRECTING INEC TO REMOVE ADC, ACCORD AND THREE OTHER PARTIES FROM REGISTER.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has halted enforcement of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. The appellate court granted a stay of execution pending the determination of appeals filed by the affected parties. In a unanimous decision…
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PLATEAU TROOPS CALM TENSIONS IN MANGU.
Soldiers deployed under Operation Enduring Peace have brought calm to Mangu Town in Plateau State following a protest by youths over the alleged killing of a herder. The unrest erupted on the morning of June 15, 2026, but security forces intervened quickly to prevent it from escalating. Security sources said troops responded at about 9:20…
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IMF URGES NIGERIA TO INTRODUCE FUEL AND TELECOM LEVIES TO BOOST REVENUE.
The International Monetary Fund has advised the Federal Government to implement taxes on fuel and telecommunications services as part of measures to increase government revenue. In its latest recommendation, the IMF said expanding the tax base through targeted levies on consumption would help Nigeria reduce fiscal pressure and improve budget performance. The Fund noted that…
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