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Agunloye’s alleged $6b Mambilla project fraud: Witness affirms authenticity of prosecution’s exhibit
The trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, continued on Thursday, June 18, 2026 before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja with the Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Iliya John Iyakwari, denying under cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, that there is an extract of the Federal…
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BREAKING: NEC approves N83.2bn to mitigate impact of flooding, climate-related emergencies
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM , called on states to work with…
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TMG TO HOLD STRATEGIC NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING IN PORT HARCOURT
The Tinubu Mega Group (TMG), Nigeria’s largest grassroots and stakeholder mobilization platforms, has announced the convening of its National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting scheduled to hold on Monday, 22nd June, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. National spokesperson of the group, Tijani Danjuma, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. The…
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NAF moves sensitive election materials to Ekiti, other states ahead of Saturday polls
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the Ekiti State governorship election and other off-cycle polls scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The operation was carried out between June 15 and 16 following a request from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the movement of sensitive materials from Abuja to different…
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House Minority Caucus gives FG 72 hours to rescue Oyo school children, teachers
The Minority Caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has demanded an immediate overhaul of the national security architecture, describing the state of emergency declared by the President in 2025 as a move targeted at political opponents. House Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, who made this demand at a media briefing in the National Assembly on Wednesday,…
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Army court-martials 12 soldiers over murder
The Nigerian Army has set up a General Court Martial to try 12 soldiers for alleged murder, assault, and aiding criminality. The panel was inaugurated at the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, Nasarawa State, North-Central Nigeria, by the formation’s commander, Major-General Olurotimi Awolo, who was represented by the court president, Colonel Salihu Ibrahim. Colonel…
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Alleged N5.78bn UBEC fraud : Court fixes July 27 for cross-examination of key witness in ex-Kwara Governor’s trial
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness, Stanley Ujilibo. The adjournment followed an…
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Rarara Blasts Davido for Showcasing Abducted Oyo Pupils at FIFA World Cup Event
Hausa praise singer Rarara has criticized Davido for displaying the names of abd¥cted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert. Reacting in a video, Rarara described the move as “barbaric,” asking, “How can you promote Ansaru terrorists or insecurity-related issues to the whole world? How can you take a sensitive…
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Alleged N110.4bn Kogi fraud: Witness tells court he paid 50–60 percent of tax consultancy commission to Kogi revenue officials
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that he paid between 50 and 60 percent of the commissions earned by his company from consultancy services rendered to the Kogi State Internal Revenue…
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Nigeria’s future prosperity hinges on digital technology, FG declares
Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness, and public service delivery will depend largely on how effectively the country leverages digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Senator George Akume (CON), stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026. Senator Akume who doubles as Chairman…