18.06.2026

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US Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links

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US sanctions Nigerians Boko Haram designations have expanded, as Washington froze the assets of eight Nigerian nationals accused of terrorism financing and cybercrime. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the individuals were added to its Specially Designated Nationals list, blocking property under US jurisdiction and restricting financial transactions....

Peter Obi Vows to Contest 2027 Election, Insists on Real-Time Result Transmission

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Peter Obi 2027 election declaration has reignited Nigeria’s political debate, as the former Labour Party presidential candidate confirmed he will run again. Speaking in Uyo, Obi alleged attempts to keep him off the ballot and demanded mandatory real-time transmission of results, positioning electoral reform at the centre of his campaign narrative....

Shettima to Lead FG Delegation to Kano After Singer Market Fire

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Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano following the devastating Singer Market fire Kano incident that reportedly destroyed goods worth billions of naira. President Bola Tinubu has ordered financial support for affected traders and a full investigation into recurring market fires in the state....

FG Sues El-Rufai Over NSA Phone-Tapping Claims

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The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, follow El-Rufai’s televised admission that he and unnamed individuals listened to conversations from a tapped phone....

El-Rufai Wiretap Claim Expands With Alleged Airport Arrest Plot

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Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone was tapped, claiming he learned of an attempt to arrest him at the airport through intercepted communication. The El-Rufai wiretap claim has triggered calls for investigation and raised constitutional and institutional questions about Nigeria’s security architecture....

Under-50s Fit for President, Not 100-Year-Olds — Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African nations to prioritise leaders aged 25 to 50, arguing that modern governance demands stamina, clarity and resilience. Speaking in Abuja, he said younger leaders are better equipped for the physical and mental pressures of office, while stressing that discipline and institutions remain essential to democratic stability....

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Dissolves Cabinet After Tinubu Intervention as Wike Signals Truce

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Rivers political crisis entered a new phase as Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the State Executive Council 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu convened reconciliation talks involving Nyesom Wike. The move comes amid impeachment tensions and renewed federal mediation efforts in the oil-rich state....

El-Rufai Alleges Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport, Links Move to Associates’ Detention

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that security operatives attempted to arrest him at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon arrival from Cairo. El-Rufai alleged arrest attempt claims were made by his aides, while his legal team says he had already notified the EFCC of a scheduled appearance next week....

Arik Air Flight Returns to Lagos After Engine Anomaly, NSIB Opens Probe

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An Arik Air engine anomaly forced a flight to return to Lagos shortly after takeoff, prompting a safety investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries, while regulators confirmed that standard aviation protocols were activated immediately....

Electricity Workers Issue 21-Day Strike Notice Over NESI Wage and Pension Dispute

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Electricity workers have issued a 21-day strike notice over unresolved wage and pension claims within Nigeria’s power sector. The electricity workers strike notice affects operators across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and could disrupt national power supply if negotiations fail before the deadline....

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