Take Terrorism Off Front Pages, Minister Tells Media

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTake Terrorism Off Front Pages, Minister Tells Media

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 21, 2026

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian journalists to prioritise national stability and patriotism by keeping the activities of terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements off newspaper front pages. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the summit, held in collaboration with the Department of State...

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FG, Enugu International Airport Negotiate Direct Cargo Flight To China

BusinessNewsNigeriaFG, Enugu International Airport Negotiate Direct Cargo Flight To China

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Nigeria, Barr Festus Keyamo, has revealed that high-level bilateral trade negotiations are ongoing to secure direct logistics flights between China and the Southeast by the end of 2026. The deal is to commence direct cargo flight operations between the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and Guangzhou, China by the end of 2026. Barr Festus Keyamo revealed this on Thursday in Lagos at the unveiling ceremony of the...

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Enugu State Receives Awards at Businessday SCIRA 2025

NewsNigeriaEnugu State Receives Awards at Businessday SCIRA 2025

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

Enugu State has received awards for Infrastructure Development Competitiveness and Outstanding Performance in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at the BusinessDay States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) 2025, held at the NAF Conference Center and Suites in Jabi, Abuja. Presenting the awards, Frank Aigbogun, Publisher/CEO of BusinessDay Media Limited, commended the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his impact on public infrastructure, which he said goes beyond just playing politics. “In the last...

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FG Approves S-OIRF Disbursement To States Over Ebola Virus Disease

HealthNewsNigeriaFG Approves S-OIRF Disbursement To States Over Ebola Virus Disease

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

In a proactive preparedness against the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF). A press release signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information & Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, states that the special fund is approved to support outbreak preparedness and response activities across the country as...

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Insecurity: Taraba state government bans mining activities 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Taraba state government bans mining activities 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 20, 2026

Due to insecurity that bedeviled some parts of the country, Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has taken another measure by suspending all forms of mining activities across the state with immediate effect. The suspension of mining activities was issued by the Secretary to the Taraba State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, on 19 June 2026, on behalf of Governor Agbu Kefas. “This decision is based on credible security reports indicating threats capable of undermining the current...

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APC, Oyo State Chapter Pulls Out From Local Government Polls

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC, Oyo State Chapter Pulls Out From Local Government Polls

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo State Chapter has withdrawn from participating in the local government election in 33 council areas in the state, attributing this to illegal self-serving planning and ill-conceived occurrences. The APC in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, stated that the poll would worsen the political unpromising situation at the state’s grassroot level. Sadare claimed the governor was attempting to impose loyalists who would remain politically aligned with him...

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Four kidnapped children killed in Yola North local government, Adamawa 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFour kidnapped children killed in Yola North local government, Adamawa 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2026

Tragedy has struck the Hullere community of Jambutu area in Yola North local government area of Adamawa State, where four kidnapped children were killed by the kidnappers after collecting N500,000 as part of the ransom, while negotiation is ongoing to secure their release. The father of one of the children, Mallam Samaila Musa, narrated that the children were five in number and left home last Thursday to fetch firewood on a nearby farm, but did not...

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FG, Labour Commence Discussion On Review Of Minimum Wage

BusinessNewsNigeriaFG, Labour Commence Discussion On Review Of Minimum Wage

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2026

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have hinted that negotiations with the Federal Government have commenced to review the current minimum wage upward, so that Nigerian workers would receive a realistic wage package before the current wage framework expires. The current national minimum wage of ₦70,000 was approved in July 2024 following extensive negotiations between organized labor and the Federal Government. The agreement also provided for periodic reviews to ensure...

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Governor Fintiri charges local government chairmen-elect to prioritise security 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Fintiri charges local government chairmen-elect to prioritise security 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 19, 2026

Following the deterioration of security in some parts of the country, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has charged 21 local government chairmen-elect to secure schools from any security threat. Fintiri gave the charge when he hosted all the chairmen-elect at the Government House, Yola, on Thursday. He said by security schools will enable students acquire knowledge in a safe and conducive environment without fear. “The responsibility of local government leadership goes beyond the provision...

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Accord Party Presidential Candidate, Hashim, Hails US-Iran Peace Agreement

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAccord Party Presidential Candidate, Hashim, Hails US-Iran Peace Agreement

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 18, 2026

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), has hailed the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a short visit to Dakar, Senegal, Dr. Hashim commended the governments and international partners whose diplomatic efforts helped create the conditions for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of tensions. “I welcome the agreement...

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