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The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the council noted that Nigerians continue to grapple with killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes despite repeated assurances from authorities. The council […]

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified applicants participating in the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commission urged all qualified bidders to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in the licensing guidelines. According to the notice, the submission window for […]

The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the returnees will be airlifted aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. The aircraft is […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive strategies in tackling the country's evolving security challenges. The directive was issued during the monthly conference of strategic senior police officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 26, 2026, as the date it will issue access codes to political parties for the submission of candidates' details ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting between the electoral commission and leaders of registered political parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the move follows the successful conclusion of party primaries […]

The organised labour movement in Nigeria has announced plans to commence negotiations for a new national minimum wage in July 2026, citing the rising cost of living and the need to improve workers' welfare. The announcement was made by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) during a joint press conference on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Labour […]

A Nigerian man has appealed for help after claiming he was gifted ₦100,000 by individuals believed to be bandits during a TikTok giveaway, only to later receive demands for ₦100 million. According to the man, the incident began when he participated in a giveaway on the social media platform and was unexpectedly selected as a recipient of a ₦100,000 cash gift. After sharing his bank account details, the money was […]

The Oyo State Government has alerted residents across the state's 33 Local Government Areas to the heightened risk of flash flooding in June 2026 following forecasts issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The warning was issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, who urged residents to take precautionary measures as the rainy season intensifies. According to the commissioner, high-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface […]

The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents, parents, and school authorities that there is no credible intelligence suggesting any imminent attack on schools in the state, despite the circulation of a threatening notice allegedly warning of planned abductions of schoolchildren by bandits. The assurance follows widespread concern triggered by reports of a notice purportedly pasted at a school, claiming that criminal elements intended to invade the premises and kidnap […]