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June 10, 2026

Anti-migrant riots rock Northern Ireland; cars, buildings razed after brutal knife attack

The supect, Mr Alodid, was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday and scheduled for court appearance on Wednesday.

June 10, 2026

ICC suspends top prosecutor Karim Khan, orders probe into alleged sexual misconduct 

The ICC said it would also “convene a special session of the Assembly of States Parties for it to consider the matter.”

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan
June 10, 2026

Terrorists plotting mass abduction of schoolchildren in Edo, SSS memo reveals 

The State Security Service has revealed a plot by suspected terrorists to carry out a mass abduction of schoolchildren, particularly in the Edo North senatorial district.

SSS
June 9, 2026

Tinubu establishes Ebola task force, approves N10 billion for preparedness

He said the fund would strengthen the NCDC’s operational readiness and support critical national public health emergency response activities.

President Bola Tinubu
June 9, 2026

Iran shot down U.S. Apache helicopter; I’ll retaliate, Trump vows

The Pentagon said the helicopter was shut down near the coast of Oman.

President Donald Trump
June 9, 2026

INEC appeals conflicting rulings on powers to set timelines for  2027 elections

The INEC chairman noted that electoral activities were interrelated operational processes rather than isolated events.

June 9, 2026

Oyo abduction plot by politicians to overthrow Tinubu as they did to Jonathan: Father Mbaka

The cleric compared the Oyo abduction to the Chibok girls’ abduction in 2014.

Catholic Father Ejike Mbaka
June 8, 2026

Tinubu swears in Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as power, foreign affairs ministers

The Senate in May screened and confirmed Mr Tegbe and Mr Enikanolaiye as ministers.

Joseph Tegbe and Sola Enikanolaiye
June 8, 2026

NDC issues edict against Obidient, Kwankwasiyya; demands all donations go to party, supremacy over candidates

“The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded,” the party said.

Peter Obi and Kwankwaso.
June 8, 2026

PDP, YPP, YP best women-friendly parties in Nigeria; APC, NNPP among worst: Report

A coalition of women-led civil society in Nigeria is demanding urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 polls, following a post-primary audit that exposed a severe gender gap.

NIGERIAN FEMALE POLITICIANS