Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Nigerian news

July 6, 2026

NiMet forecasts three-day nationwide cloudiness, thunderstorms from Monday

NiMet predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

NiMet
July 6, 2026

Galaxy Backbone urges banks, fintechs to invest in digital infrastructure

He said Nigeria’s financial sector was undergoing a rapid transformation that required massive investment.

Galaxy Backbone
July 6, 2026

Federal workers demand arrears, ₦300,000 minimum wage

The group said the current pay could no longer sustain workers amid prevailing economic realities.

Federal workers
July 6, 2026

Tinubu orders works ministry, National Assembly, other stakeholders to meet over Lagos flooding crisis

Mr Tinubu directed the Federal Ministry of Works to convene a meeting with relevant stakeholders to develop lasting solutions to the recurrent flooding in Lagos.

Flood
July 6, 2026

Three suspected cultists arrested in Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom arrested three suspected members of the Vikings confraternity following a raid on a residential building.

suspected cultists arrested
July 6, 2026

Troops arrest 12 suspected Boko Haram collaborators in Borno

The military described the operation as a breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist support structures.

Troops
July 6, 2026

Police intercept 81 vehicles over plate number violations in Kano

The CP said the command had observed an alarming increase in the number of vehicles plying the roads across the state with covered number plates.

Police
July 6, 2026

Land Use Act: Governors should emulate Uba Sani, says HURIWA

The group commended the recent compensation to households affected by the 15-kilometre ring road project.

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA)
July 6, 2026

Flooding: Plateau govt expands waterways, clears drainage systems

Mr Dapiya said the intervention followed recurring flash floods, largely caused by blocked drainage channels resulting from indiscriminate waste disposal.

Plateau State logo
July 6, 2026

Police arraign visa agent over alleged N7.6 million fraud

The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Court room