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June 10, 2026

Shettima calls for universal child benefit to tackle poverty in North-West

He described the North-West as a demographic and economic powerhouse.

Kashim Shettima
June 10, 2026

FG inaugurates mining grants to boost mineral exploration, research

The programme aims to support early-stage mineral exploration.

Dele Alake
June 10, 2026

NDLEA dismantles syndicates recruiting women into illicit drug trade

Mr Babafemi encouraged women to uphold positive values and reject influences capable of undermining their roles in society.

NDLEA officers
June 10, 2026

Invoke doctrine of necessity to fast-track establishment of state police, group urges National Assembly 

The IMPI chairman also urged state governments to ensure that various communities and stakeholders were involved in security matters in their respective domains.

National Assembly
June 10, 2026

Standard Bank throws weight behind Dangote Refinery IPO, expansion plans

Mr Tshabalala said that the bank intended to play a leading role in the refinery’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) and future expansion projects.

Dangote refinery
June 10, 2026

U.S.-Nigerian military operations eliminated 200 ISIS fighters in North-East: AFRICOM

AFRICOM said, “No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed. The targeted operations eliminated more than 200 terrorists, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.” 

U.S.-Nigerian forces
June 10, 2026

Pharmaceutical firm mobilises secondary, university students against malaria 

Mr Iloabanafor said the initiative had already generated interest among students nationwide.

ANOPHELES STEPHENSI MOSQUITO
June 10, 2026

Nigerians tired of Tinubu’s condolences; terrorists, bandits taking over: Sharia Council

The council stated that over 1,000 Nigerians were reportedly abducted in the North during the first quarter of 2026 alone.

President Bola Tinubu sleeping and kidnapped pupils
June 10, 2026

FG seeks stronger stakeholder participation in agro-processing zones

Mr Ogunbiyi described SAPZ as a strategic agribusiness model designed to support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through agriculture.

Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
June 10, 2026

2026 Commonwealth Fencing: CFF president says Nigeria earned hosting rights

Ms Dufour said the federation was confident in Nigeria’s ability to stage a successful championship.

Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF)