Month: June 2026
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National Park Service confirms Reflecting Pool liner damaged by blade
National Park Service records indicate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner was intentionally cut, with officials planning repairs following Independence Day festivities.
Taiwo Oyedele: Proper Tax Framework Is Key to Nigeria’s Major Progress
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele asserts that Nigeria can reach significant developmental milestones by reforming its tax system to focus on equity and base expansion rather than tax hikes.
Rev. Dachomo Urges Trump to Halt Targeted Violence Against Christians in Plateau
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has called for U.S. intervention to address what he terms a systematic genocide against Christians in Plateau State, following the murder of 22 villagers in Bokkos.
UBA CEO Urges Banking Industry to Strengthen AI Oversight
United Bank for Africa CEO Oliver Alawuba and ACAEBIN leaders advocate for enhanced AI governance and cybersecurity measures to protect the banking sector's future.
Military saves three hostages and pursues kidnappers in Plateau State
Military personnel rescued three individuals from kidnappers in Plateau State and are now hunting for two other victims who were taken during the same event.
Anambra pair detained for child maltreatment
A husband and wife have been remanded in custody for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old, while police investigate a separate incident involving an imposter at an Anambra hospital.
Over 1.6 Million Seek 30,000 Federal Paramilitary Positions
Over 1.6 million people have applied for 30,000 job openings across Nigerian paramilitary agencies, with officials enforcing a strictly merit-based selection process.
Nigeria divided as Senate approves State Police bill
The Nigerian Senate has passed the State Police Bill, sparking a national debate over whether the move will effectively combat insecurity or lead to political abuse by state governors.
SEC Reinstates BGL Group Units for Capital Market Participation
The SEC has authorized three BGL Group entities—BGL Securities Limited, BGL Capital Limited, and BGL Asset Management Limited—to return to operations within the Nigerian capital market.
NLC labels DSS arrest of Sowore as disgraceful and dangerous to democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticized the DSS for its aggressive handling of Omoyele Sowore's arrest, labeling the incident a threat to democratic standards and a departure from the agency's constitutional role.