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ADC Uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s Nomination Details to INEC Portal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has successfully uploaded the nomination particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. The party said the candidates are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, its presidential flag bearer, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, its vice-presidential candidate. The party’s National […]

Trump Suffers Major Legal Defeat as Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas remain entitled to automatic US citizenship. In the closely watched decision delivered on the final day of the court’s term, […]

Thousands Protest Across South Africa, Demand Deportation of Undocumented Migrants

Thousands of people marched through cities across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals, culminating weeks of anti-immigration protests that have forced thousands of migrants to flee and left four people dead. Police maintained a heavy presence during the nationwide demonstrations, which marked the climax of a campaign led by […]

Lagos Urges Calm Over Flash Flooding, Approves Dredging of 28 Additional Drainage Channels

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday appealed for calm and understanding from residents following the flash flooding recorded across several parts of the state over the past two weeks, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels. Speaking against the backdrop of the heavy downpours that triggered […]

Zenith Bank Opens Osubi Branch, Expands Presence in Delta State

Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its footprint in Delta State with the opening of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the community. The development underscores the bank’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion by bringing world-class banking services closer to residents and businesses. […]

EFCC Files 12-Count Charge Against Bodejo Over Alleged $2.53m Illicit Cash Transactions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Bello Bodejo before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.53 million. The Commission filed a 12-count charge before the court on Monday, June 22, 2026, alleging that Bodejo received and possessed substantial sums of foreign […]

CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Assets Linked to Terrorism Financing

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze all transactions, accounts, and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators designated for terrorism financing. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026 (Ref: CMD/FCS/PUB/CIR/002/011), obtained by Channels Television. According […]

Oil Slumps as Middle East Tensions Ease and Tankers Return to Hormuz

Global oil prices fell to around $72 per barrel on Thursday, their lowest level since the United States-Iran conflict began in February, as improving supply conditions and easing geopolitical tensions dampened market concerns. Brent crude futures for August delivery dropped by $1.06, or 1.44 per cent, to $72.68 per barrel by 0639 GMT, while U.S. […]

NDLEA Dismantles Multi-Billion-Naira Meth Laboratory Hidden in Oyo Forest

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a large-scale methamphetamine production facility concealed deep within a forest in Oyo State, arresting a suspected Mexican drug expert and four Nigerian suspects in what officials described as a major breakthrough against an international drug cartel. The industrial-scale laboratory was discovered during a raid […]

LPPC Suspends Chief Mike Ozekhome’s SAN Rank Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. The decision was taken at the committee’s 173rd General Meeting held on 23 June 2026. According to the LPPC, the suspension was approved pursuant […]

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