Thursday, June 18, 2026

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June 17, 2026

FG pushes full DSO implementation to unlock jobs, investments

The project aims to improve broadcast quality and boost the digital economy.

Information minister, Mohammed Idris (credit: Cable)
June 17, 2026

NYSC begs Kebbi to relocate orientation camp to Birnin Kebbi for corps members’ safety

Mr Dabo-Kagarko urged the Kebbi State government to increase the N2000 monthly stipend per corps members.

Kebbi corpers and NYSC logo
June 17, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana have highest number of African inmates in U.S. federal prisons: Document

Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.

Faces of some Africans jailed in U.S. and President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President John Dramani of Ghana (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
June 16, 2026

Appeal court orders stay of execution of judgement deregistering ADC, four other parties

“The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is the highest form of judicial impertinence,” it said.

Composite of ADC, Accord, AA, APP and ZLP logos
June 16, 2026

Boko Haram/ISWAP: 150 people convicted of terrorism in Nigeria

“The exercise is still ongoing. It will continue today, tomorrow and on Thursday. Yesterday, about 160 trials were conducted. Nearly 150 convictions were secured,” he said.

Justice Lateef Fagbemi
June 16, 2026

Weak borders driving terrorism, arms smuggling, other crimes in Nigeria: Ribadu

The NSA said Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national stability remained closely linked to the effectiveness of its border security architecture.

15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College
June 16, 2026

$59 Billion Crypto Inflows: IMF advises CBN to regulate not ban stablecoins, warns of money laundering, policy risks

Attempts to suppress stablecoin use are likely to be only partly effective. A more durable approach is to allow innovation while managing risks.

Stablecoins, CBN
June 15, 2026
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Sadiya Farouk,
June 15, 2026

FG moves to curb rising cooking gas prices

Cooking gas currently sells at N2,000 per kg in roadside retail outlets. 

Gas cylinders
June 15, 2026

2027: ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

He said Messrs Abubakar and Amaechi represent a truly national team that bridges regions, generations and political traditions.

ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate