Terrorists Abduct Ondo Community Ruler, Wife Injured in Palace Attack

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Terrorists Abduct Ondo Community Ruler, Wife Injured in Palace Attack

Owo, Ondo State — Suspected terrorists have abducted the traditional ruler of Odo-Oriya community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana, during a late-night attack on his residence. The 60-year-old community leader was reportedly taken away on Saturday evening after armed men stormed his palace and forced him into a nearby forest….

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Lagos Police to Impound Vehicles with Covered or Missing Number Plates from Monday

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Lagos Police to Impound Vehicles with Covered or Missing Number Plates from Monday

The Lagos State Police Command has announced that it will begin a statewide enforcement operation against vehicles displaying covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorized, or missing registration number plates from Monday, June 15, 2026. The directive, issued in line with instructions from the Inspector-General of Police, aims to strengthen public safety, improve crime detection, and prevent criminal…

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Crime Watch, Police and Interior Affairs

TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

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TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our…

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Governance, Presidential Speeches

Tinubu Celebrates 27 Years of Democracy, Honours June 12 Heroes and Reaffirms Reform Agenda

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Tinubu Celebrates 27 Years of Democracy, Honours June 12 Heroes and Reaffirms Reform Agenda

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday marked Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day with a strong defence of democratic governance, a tribute to the heroes of the June 12 struggle, and a renewed commitment to economic reforms, national security, and institutional development. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, the President…

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News

Burna Boy, Shakira Electrify 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City

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Burna Boy, Shakira Electrify 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian global music icon Shakira delivered a memorable performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officially launching football’s biggest tournament before a global audience. The star-studded ceremony took place on Thursday at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between…

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Celebrities, Entertainment and TV, Football, World Cup Tournament

House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

Nigeria moved a step closer to adopting a decentralized policing system on Thursday after the House of Representatives approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation. The development is being regarded as one of the most significant security reforms in the country’s democratic history. The bill, which received overwhelming…

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Legislation and Legislature

FG Declares Friday, June 12 Public Holiday to Mark Democracy Day

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FG Declares Friday, June 12 Public Holiday to Mark Democracy Day

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to democratic governance and the enduring legacy of the June 12 struggle. Democracy Day is observed annually on June 12 to celebrate Nigeria’s democratic journey and to honour the historic June 12, 1993…

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News

Obi, Kwankwaso May Exit NDC Amid Growing Internal Tensions – Bashir Ahmad

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Obi, Kwankwaso May Exit NDC Amid Growing Internal Tensions – Bashir Ahmad

Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has suggested that key opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, could eventually part ways with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if internal disagreements within the party continue to deepen. Ahmad’s comments come against the backdrop of increasing political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and reports of…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

EFCC Witness Alleges Sirika Used Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft to Stage Nigeria Air Launch

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EFCC Witness Alleges Sirika Used Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft to Stage Nigeria Air Launch

Fresh revelations emerged in the ongoing trial of former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, as a prosecution witness told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines was allegedly presented to Nigerians as the country’s proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air. The testimony was given by Christopher Odofin, an investigator with the…

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EFCC Court Cases, Financial Crimes

Dangote Refinery Valuation Hits $39.1 Billion as Private Placement Draws Strong Investor Interest

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Dangote Refinery Valuation Hits $39.1 Billion as Private Placement Draws Strong Investor Interest

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant milestone in its journey toward a public listing, with the facility now being valued at approximately $39.1 billion through its ongoing private placement exercise. The development comes amid growing investor appetite for a stake in the refinery, which is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most transformative industrial…

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Petroleum