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Ambali Abdulkabeer

June 30, 2026

More Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid June 30 anti-immigrant protests

Another batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as they were forced to flee widespread xenophobic attacks.

South Africans during June 30 protest
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: Anti-immigrant protests hit South Africa as Nigerians, others flee country

Several anti-illegal immigration groups in South Africa have taken to the streets to protest against undocumented Black foreign nationals in the country.

Anti-immigrant protests
June 30, 2026

Agbakoba offers ‘South Africa’ solution to shield state police from governors’ abuse

A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.

South African and Nigerian police officers
June 29, 2026

FG approves NYSC reforms, deployment process, uniforms

Mr Olawande noted the reforms will reposition the NYSC as a skills-driven, productivity-focused and youth-empowering institution.

Corps members at orientation camp
June 29, 2026

Tinubu govt has captured, weaponised judiciary as tool for partisan warfare, Obidient Movement alleges

Mr Tanko slammed the ruling as a deliberate attempt by the ruling APC to frustrate Mr Obi.

Obidient Movement
June 29, 2026

Police nab suspected armed robber in Akwa Ibom, recover fabricated firearm 

The command said it had immediately launched a manhunt to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Timfon John
June 29, 2026

WhatsApp to roll out usernames in new privacy feature

Users worldwide will be able to voluntarily reserve a name via the app.

WhatsApp
June 29, 2026

Terrorists abduct students, teachers in Borno

“As of now, the number of those abducted is unspecified,” he said.

Gunmen
June 29, 2026

Broken African countries fuelling immigration crisis in South Africa, says Mozambique opposition leader 

“The problem here is not the immigrants; that is simply scapegoating. The problem is broken countries,” he said.

Venâncio Mondlane
June 29, 2026

Top ISWAP leaders, 76 other fighters surrendered to Nigerian troops in North-East amid sustained operations: Army

The army said the terrorists surrendered to the troops due to relentless military pressure.

Nigerian army in Orlu Imo state [Photo Credit: Premium Times]