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June 20, 2026

Nigeria is working again, criminal hideouts are disappearing in Abuja: Tinubu

“My fellow residents of Abuja, we did not stop at the road. Abuja’s real life is coming back. Criminal hideouts are disappearing,” Mr Tinubu said.

Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu (credit: Guardian)
June 19, 2026

Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others over worsening insecurity in Edo

The statement noted that the meeting would hold at 12 p.m. prompt on Tuesday, June 23.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
June 19, 2026

Osun 2026: Ooni warns politicians against violence, bloodshed; urges unity

He urged politicians and citizens alike to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
June 19, 2026

What you should know about Merlin the duck at 2026 World Cup

On Monday, FIFA officials took photos with the celebrity duck. 

Merlin the duck
June 19, 2026

UK warns citizens after asbestos detected in toys, science kits, sand products

The UK government said asbestos use or importation has been banned since 1999, and consumer products found to contain asbestos must be recalled.

UK flag
June 19, 2026

#EkitiDecides: Over one million people to vote in Saturday’s governorship election

Civil society organisations, including Yiaga Africa and International Press Centre (IPC), cautioned against vote trading ahead of tomorrow’s governorship election in Ekiti.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Oluwole Oluyede, Oluwadare Bejide and Opeyemi Falegan
June 18, 2026
Gunmen attack
June 18, 2026

UK court jails two Hong Kong, China spies 

He stated that the defendants were targeting pro-democracy campaigners in the UK. 

Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen
June 18, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, other African countries to boost domestic funding 

He said the global funding decline should serve as a wake-up call for African governments. 

United Nations
June 18, 2026

G7 pledges tougher crackdown on migrant smuggling, human trafficking networks

Reaffirming positions adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, the G7 said its renewed commitment builds on continued efforts to tackle organised illegal migration.

G7 SUMMIT