Makinde Imposes 16-hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas of Oyo State, citing security concerns in communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park. The directive, which takes effect from Wednesday, 24 June 2026, was announced in a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde. The announcement was conveyed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement dated 23 June 2026. According to...

DSS: Sowore Arrested for Social Media Post Calling Tinubu ‘Criminal’

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the remand of activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, following a courtroom incident in Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency said it was responding to public concern over events at the Federal High Court on 22 June 2026, which culminated in Sowore’s remand at Kuje Correctional Centre. The DSS acknowledged “concerns of some citizens” and pointed...

Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation ‘Childish’, Presidency Says

The Presidency has dismissed recent calls by Peter Obi for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the remarks as “childish and hollow” and a distraction from governance. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, criticised the former Anambra State governor for drawing comparisons between Nigeria’s political system and that of the United Kingdom. “Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola...

Mob Burns Islamic Teacher to Death in Kaduna Over Rumour of Child Theft

A mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, on Saturday, killed an Islamic teacher, Malama Ummulkhairi, after dragging her out of police custody over an unverified allegation of child theft. According to family members, the victim had travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture in the old Maraban Jos axis. She reportedly became separated from her group and lost her way. While seeking directions from children in the area, residents allegedly...

Ikeje Asogwa of APC Wins Enugu North Senatorial District By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Dr. Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress party winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in the 6 Local Government Areas within the district: Igbo-Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Nsukka, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani LGA. Dr. Ikeje Asogwa’s emergence made history as the first APC elected officeholder in the state since its formation in 2013. The Returning Officer, Professor Christian...

Oyebanji Secures Second Term with Landslide Victory in Ekiti Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Announcing the final results, the commission said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challengers and secure a fresh four-year mandate. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 40,543 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) garnered 12,872 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer said Oyebanji, having satisfied...

FG Issues Guidelines for Transition to New Tax Regime

The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, outlining how taxpayers and authorities will move from the old tax system to the new framework effective 1 January 2026. The guidelines, released by the Federal Ministry of Finance, aim to clarify how obligations, disputes, and ongoing transactions will be handled during the transition period. According to the document, the Tax Acts 2025 — comprising the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)...

#EkitiDecides: INEC Reports Delays in 188 Polling Units

…Says Process Peaceful The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 188 polling units, representing 7.69 per cent, experienced delays during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The commission disclosed this in a post on its social media pages, noting that 2,445 polling units were deployed for the election. According to INEC, 2,257 polling units, representing 92.31 per cent, opened on schedule before 8:30 a.m., while the remaining 188 units commenced voting before 10:30 a.m. after...

INEC Begins Upload of Ekiti Governorship Results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced uploading polling unit results from the Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV) following the close of voting. As of the time of filing this report, the commission had uploaded 846 results out of the 2,445 expected polling unit results, representing 34.60 per cent. The uploads followed the completion of voting, sorting, and ballot counting in several polling units across the state. Data from...

Tinubu Extends Adeniyi’s Tenure As Customs CG to February 2027

President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which takes effect from 1 August 2026, will run until February 2027. Adeniyi’s initial tenure extension was due to expire on 1 August 2026. According to a State House statement, the extension is to enable the Customs boss to consolidate ongoing reforms, including the implementation of the National Single Window project, and...

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