Month: June 2026
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Burna Boy Sets Record for Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries by an African Artist
Burna Boy has surpassed Tems to become the African artist with the highest number of Billboard Hot 100 entries, reaching a total of nine songs on the prestigious chart.
Accord Party requests removal of Osun Police Chief due to election-related violence
The Accord Party is calling for the removal of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, citing a lack of response to political violence and the killing of a teenager ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Niger State Assembly halts legislative activities citing friction with state executive
Niger State lawmakers have indefinitely suspended plenary sessions due to unresolved disputes with the executive arm of government, leading to a heated floor debate and a subsequent closed-door meeting.
Commentator loses World Cup access following verbal attack on Fifa
Broadcaster Jorge Vera has had his World Cup credentials revoked after publicly attacking Fifa and officials during a Paraguay match.
EFCC renews prosecution of former Kaduna councillor for N16 million fraud
The EFCC has re-arraigned former Kaduna councillor Theophilus Madami for an alleged N16.08 million pasta fraud, with the court ordering his remand pending a bail ruling.
US Penalizes Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Firms in Global Anti-Terror Effort
The US has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier and three currency exchange firms to disrupt global terrorist funding networks.
Kogi Government Aide Excel Onuche Refutes Death Rumours
Kogi State official Excel Onuche David has dismissed false reports regarding his death, demanding retractions and apologies while confirming he is in good health.
Resident Doctors at OOUTH Initiate 10-Day Warning Strike Due to Unresolved Demands
Resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital have begun a 10-day strike to protest unpaid allowances, staff shortages, and poor hospital security.
Sani Shinkafi Requests Police Probe into Bello Matawalle’s Educational Credentials
Former APGA secretary Sani Shinkafi has petitioned the police to investigate the legitimacy of educational certificates submitted by Defence Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
Niger formally initiates exit from International Criminal Court
Niger has officially submitted a request to withdraw from the ICC, following through on an announcement made nine months ago alongside its allies Mali and Burkina Faso.