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June 24, 2026

Ruling on EFCC’s motion seeking forfeiture of ex-power minister Mamman’s five extra property fixed for July 2

The EFCC lawyer said the court found that the convict siphoned N22 billion against the N33.8 billion charge allegedly preferred against the ex-minister.

ex-power minister Saleh Mamman
June 24, 2026

Nigeria, 14 other countries converge on Russia for BRICS’ 20th anniversary

The evening became one of the key events of BRICS Anniversary Week, organised by the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Library for Foreign Literature.

BRICS
June 24, 2026

FG hails U.S. designation of Nigeria-based Mukhtar Muhammad, bureaux de change ISIS facilitators

Mr Adamu, born on August 2, 1990, and residing in the Agege area of Lagos, was designated on Monday.

U.S. flag
June 24, 2026

Poor infrastructure driving cholera outbreaks: Expert

A virologist says inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, rather than lack of community awareness, drives recurrent cholera outbreaks in Nigeria.

Cholera patients
June 24, 2026

Miner nabbed, jailed for stealing door

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old miner, Felix Obed, to 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing a fabricated iron door.

Jos prison
June 24, 2026

Court jails farm attendant for stealing chickens, rams

The Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday sentenced a farm attendant, Adedotun Gbolagade, to one year’s imprisonment for stealing animals.

Poultry farm
June 24, 2026

Nigerians have no hope, nothing to renew; Tinubu making Nigeria worse: Ayo Oritsejafor

“Nigeria is in a mess, big trouble. I fear for Nigeria. The government of Tinubu has done more harm to this nation than this nation has ever experienced,” said Mr Oritsejafor.

Ayo Oritsejafor and President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Expert seeks increased acceptance of hepatitis B vaccination in communities

The World Health Organisation estimates that hepatitis B causes about 1.1 million deaths annually worldwide, largely from liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Hepatitis B vaccine
June 24, 2026

Oyo: Mexican top drug dealer captured in Ibarapa forest, industrial meth lab busted by NDLEA

A cartel flew in a 56-year-old Mexican methamphetamine expert, brought in specifically to provide the technical expertise for large-scale synthesis in Nigeria.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
June 24, 2026

CSOs rally Senate to pass Tinubu’s state police bill quickly

Civil society organisations have urged the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate to promptly pass the state police bill into law to reform the country’s security architecture.

Tinubu with IG, Akpabio