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Lagos Police Verify Mushin Market Explosion; One Injury Reported
Lagos police are investigating an IED explosion at the Mushin Shoe Materials Market that resulted in one injury.
June 22, 2026
Benue State Health Authorities Mobilize Following Lassa Fever Death of Physician
Benue State health officials are intensifying surveillance and contact tracing after the death of Dr. Vitalis Tersoo Azever from Lassa fever.
June 22, 2026
US Officials Cite Document Fraud as Reason for Nigerian Visa Restrictions
USCIS officials explain that visa restrictions for Nigerians are necessary due to the prevalence of falsified documents and unreliable record-keeping.
June 22, 2026
Magnus Abe encourages faith in Nigerian elections following Rivers senatorial vote
Senator Magnus Ngei Abe encourages Nigerians to trust the electoral system and praises INEC's performance during the recent Rivers South East Senatorial District bye-election.
June 22, 2026
President Tinubu names former UNILAG head Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe has been named the new NUC chairman by President Bola Tinubu, replacing Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina.
June 22, 2026
Biafra Veterans Declare Unconditional Support for Nnamdi Kanu
Biafra war veterans have issued a formal statement pledging total loyalty to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu following recent internal leadership restructuring and the dissolution of the 3rd Directorate of State.
June 22, 2026
Sowore Refuses to Board DSS Vehicle Following Court Remand Order
Activist Omoyele Sowore resisted DSS attempts to place him in a Black Maria van after a federal court ordered his remand in the Kuje Correctional Centre.
June 22, 2026
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
Amnesty International is urging Nigerian authorities to release activist Omoyele Sowore, arguing his detention for criticizing the president violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.
June 22, 2026
Skales Defends Neutrality Following Political Backlash
Singer Skales has addressed recent backlash by reiterating his independence, stating that he does not support any political parties or candidates in Nigeria.
June 22, 2026
Tinubu Names Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board, replacing Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina.
June 22, 2026