Presidency Hits Back: Nigeria Is Not Under Siege Despite Security Lapses
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims that Nigeria is under siege, insisting that ongoing security challenges in some parts of the country do not reflect the situation nationwide. Truth Live News Media reports that he said this during an interview on ARISE […]
Governor Lawal Applauds Troops’ Heroic Courage, Successful Recovery Of Rustled Livestock
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Governor Dauda Lawal has commended security personnel for their exceptional courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment in the ongoing fight against banditry in Zamfara State. The governor’s commendation followed a major breakthrough recorded by the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Zamfara State Police Command, which on Saturday successfully recovered 329 rustled […]
Court Declines Immediate Release Of Sowore, Sets June 30 For Bail Hearing Outcome
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled June 30, 2026, to deliver its ruling on an application by activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore seeking the reinstatement of his bail and the nullification of a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after counsel for both the […]
NELFUND Portal Glitch Stalls Students’ Allowances
Thousands of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund have been left waiting for their monthly upkeep allowances following a technical glitch that disrupted disbursements on the agency’s portal. A source within NELFUND confirmed the development, revealing that the agency is currently working to resolve the issue and reconcile affected transactions. “We have a system […]
Abia Bows to Pressure, Cuts Okada Fine by 60%, Delays Crackdown
The Abia State Government has reduced the penalty for violating its newly introduced restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations from N50,000 to N20,000 and postponed the enforcement of the policy until June 29, 2026. The review comes less than 24 hours after the government announced restrictions on commercial motorcycle (okada) operations within the Umuahia, Aba and […]
UNILORIN Unveils 38-Year-Old Lukman Abdulrauf as Youngest Professor
The University of Ilorin has introduced 38-year-old Lukman Abdulrauf as its youngest professor, highlighting his growing influence in the fields of law, technology, and governance. In a statement published on the university’s website on Tuesday, the institution described Abdulrauf as a Professor in the Department of Public Law whose teaching and research focus on the […]
World Cup: Ronaldo Makes History as First Player to Score in Six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups, finding the net in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old opened the scoring in just the sixth minute, converting a cross from João Cancelo with a right-footed finish to the near post, before adding a second […]
Iran Vows to Retain Control of Hormuz as Switzerland Talks End
Iran on Tuesday insisted it would maintain control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, as a fresh round of negotiations with the United States concluded in Switzerland without resolving key disputes. The talks, which followed high-level meetings between Washington and Tehran, ended with both sides agreeing […]
Turkey Arrests Over 200 Suspected ISIS, Extremist Operatives Ahead of NATO Summit
Turkish authorities on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, arrested more than 200 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIS) and other outlawed extremist groups in a sweeping security operation ahead of an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. According to the Ankara Prosecutor’s Office, 209 suspects were detained during coordinated raids carried out on June […]
Ekiti Poll: CRPP Demands Probe Of Edo APC Chairman’s Appearance In INEC Vest
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged appearance of the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, in an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) observer’s vest during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The coalition said […]