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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
June 15, 2026

30 days after, teacher lies beheaded, Oyo schoolchildren languish as Tinubu, Makinde chase presidential ambition

Thirty days after the kidnapping that left one teacher beheaded, 46 students and staffers are held hostage by terrorists despite political promises from Messrs Tinubu and Makinde.

Tinubu, Makinde and Terrorists
June 14, 2026

9,000 European sex workers going to U.S., Canada, Mexico for 2026 World Cup: Report

The survey covered the UK and Germany only, which Erobella said are high-end countries whose workers can readily afford the trip.

World Cup
June 14, 2026

Nigeria raked in N1.37 trillion from company income tax in Q1 2026: NBS

According to the report, domestic CIT received was N538.91 billion, while foreign CIT payment was N828.82 billion in Q1 2026.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
June 14, 2026

Authorities launch investigation into killing of Mexican mayor

Authorities did not provide further details about motive behind the killing.

Mexican police and Jose Angel Bravo Martinez