The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the continued spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the disease is expanding into new communities and provinces in the country’s northeast. Since the outbreak was declared in May 2026, health authorities have recorded 676 confirmed cases and 136…
The Edo State Government has announced that schools temporarily closed over security concerns will resume academic activities on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a thorough assessment of the security situation across the affected communities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and reviews involving security…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five individuals, including two citizens of the Republic of Niger, to 25 years imprisonment each for providing arms and logistical support to terrorists responsible for the mass abduction of students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. Justice Binta Nyako handed down…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the reassignment of several Special Advisers and the appointment of new officials as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state. The changes, announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, also…
Mexico began the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion with a 2–0 victory over South Africa, delivering a strong opening statement in the tournament’s first match at the Mexico City Stadium. Backed by a vibrant home crowd of 80,824 spectators, El Tri combined early attacking pressure with disciplined defending to secure all three points in…
United States President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing significant progress in high-level diplomatic discussions with Tehran and signaling that a formal agreement could be reached soon. In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the decision followed discussions that had been elevated…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances in Edo State, marking one of the agency’s largest public drug destruction exercises in recent times. The operation was carried out on Thursday at the Idogbo Bypass in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State following an order of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ekiti State until June 14, 2026, urging eligible voters to seize the opportunity and participate in the forthcoming governorship election. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday as part of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, as Nigeria commemorates this year’s Democracy Day. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the presidential address will be broadcast live…
The Senate has urged Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify surveillance and take immediate enforcement action against bandits and terrorist groups who openly display their activities and proceeds of crime on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), who raised concerns over escalating bandit attacks and…
