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- Insecurity
- July 2, 2026
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Gunmen attack NIPSS again, one assailant killed
Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during…
Tinubu’s aide alleges ‘presidential promotion council’ convener opened CBN account with forged documents
The presidency has accused Adeniyi Adeyemi, convener of a purported presidential foreign intervention promotion council, of forging an appointment letter and falsely presenting himself as a presidential appointee. In…
- Corruption
- July 1, 2026
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Why ex-minister Nnaji was arrested — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has said the immediate past Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, was arrested after he allegedly failed to…
Alleged coup: DSS arrests five associates of Sylva
No fewer than five people working closely with a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, have been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State…
- Insecurity
- July 1, 2026
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10 killed in Benue community
At least 10 people have been reportedly killed in the early hours of Wednesday when armed invaders attacked Saai community in Mbajir Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of…
12 dead as floods, landslides wreak havoc in Côte d’Ivoire
No fewer than 12 people have died after days of heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Belmonde Dogo, Cote d’Ivoire’s minister of social cohesion, said…
World Bank approves $1.25bn financing to support reforms, expand energy access in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $1.25 billion development policy financing (DPF) operation for Nigeria to support reforms aimed at accelerating investment, creating jobs and sustaining economic growth. The…
Oyo teachers suspend strike triggered by student abductions
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers has suspended its indefinite strike action following a review of the state’s security situation. The development was announced on…
FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing their failure to meet key regulatory requirements for continued operations. The…
- Corruption
- July 1, 2026
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Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested — Report
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, where he was said to be preparing to board a…
Borno school attack: 37 children still missing — Parents
No fewer than 37 children are reportedly still missing following an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. PUNCH…
World Bank rewards states with $27m for reforms
Five states will receive a combined $15 million in performance-based incentives under the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme after emerging as the best-performing states in the implementation of key…
FG to scrap JSS, SSS separation policy
The Federal Government will phase out the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools after data showed more than 20 million pupils dropped out before reaching the…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s historic bid to restrict birthright citizenship. The court, in an eagerly awaited decision on the final day of its…
At least 13 killed in Ghana’s capital as flood wreaks havoc across West Africa
Torrential rainfall has left several communities across Nigeria, Ghana and much of West Africa submerged, with residents counting losses as floodwaters ravage homes, roads and businesses. The BBC reports…
