IGP Olatunji Disu Consoles Plateau people over killing of 28 people 

NewsNigeriaIGP Olatunji Disu Consoles Plateau people over killing of 28 people 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 25, 2026

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has consoled the government and people of Plateau state over the killing of 28 persons and many others wounded in a deadly attack on Kawel community of Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The Inspector General, who was represented by Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone 4, Morris Dankwambo, paid a sympathy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Old Government House, Rayfield, on Wednesday, and...

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Makinde Imposes 16-hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMakinde Imposes 16-hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2026

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...

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

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDSS: Sowore Arrested for Social Media Post Calling Tinubu ‘Criminal’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2026

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...

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Governor Fintiri Appoints Ex-SGF Mustapha to Security Trust Fund board 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Fintiri Appoints Ex-SGF Mustapha to Security Trust Fund board 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 24, 2026

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barrister Boss Mustapha has been appointed as Adamawa State’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment. He said the appointment reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening regional security architecture and ensuring Adamawa State is effectively represented in critical decision-making on the safety of lives and property. The Governor, in a...

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

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

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 23, 2026

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...

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Plateau Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Secure Environment 

NewsNigeriaPlateau Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Secure Environment 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2026

Plateau State has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the State that a peaceful, secure, and conducive environment will be provided to enable them contribute meaningfully to national development and the promotion of national unity. Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, gave the assurance on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye, at the Old Government House,...

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Activist Seeks Sowore’s Release, Charges DSS To Focus On Tackling Insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsActivist Seeks Sowore’s Release, Charges DSS To Focus On Tackling Insecurity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 23, 2026

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has sought the immediate and unconditional release of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following his arrest and remand. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, on Monday, remanded Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Center pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. He also dismissed Sowore’s application seeking the judge’s recusal over alleged bias...

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UK Prime Minister, Starmer Announces Resignation

NewsWorld NewsUK Prime Minister, Starmer Announces Resignation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 22, 2026

Keir Starmer, on Monday announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns. Starmer’s decision to announce his departure will now start a race among Labour MPs to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years, with Burnham in pole position to win. If he is uncontested, he could be in Downing Street within weeks. Speaking from a podium outside Downing Street...

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Bauchi State Government Recruits Over 2,000 Vigilante, Forestry Officers

NewsNigeriaBauchi State Government Recruits Over 2,000 Vigilante, Forestry Officers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 21, 2026

Bauchi State, Bauchi State Government has deployed over 2,000 trained operatives of the Vigilante and Forestry Security Service Agency to strengthen security across forests and communities in the state. The state Deputy Governor, Hon. Auwal Mohammed Jatau, who represented Governor Bala Mohammed at the passing out parade of the recruits on Saturday at Police training school Yalwa said the establishment and expansion of the agency is to tackle security challenges, including banditry, illegal mining, and...

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Oyebanji Secures Second Term with Landslide Victory in Ekiti Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji Secures Second Term with Landslide Victory in Ekiti Election

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2026

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...

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