Omoyele Sowore says his detention in Kuje Prison has strengthened his resolve to continue advocating for justice and human rights in Nigeria. In a statement posted on X on June 30 following his release, the 2023 presidential candidate described his imprisonment as unjust and criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu. “Leaving Kuje Prison after…
Students of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUT Minna) on Tuesday reportedly prevented the university’s Vice-Chancellor from entering the campus through the main gate during a protest over worsening insecurity. The demonstration followed repeated robbery attacks around student hostels, particularly in communities surrounding the Gidan Kwano campus. Students said armed robbers had repeatedly targeted…
Monday Okpebholo has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to take greater responsibility for security, arguing that President Bola Tinubu should not be solely blamed for the country’s security challenges. According to Punch on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Okpebholo made the remarks during an interactive session with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress at Okaijesan Town…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has warned Iran that any future attacks on vessels linked to U.S. interests would prompt a military response from President Donald Trump. According to a Fox News video posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Leavitt said the United States was honoring its obligations under an existing ceasefire but would…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed a viral video showing Peter Obi speaking to police officers, saying it was deliberately edited to create a false political impression. According to the command, the original footage was recorded during a 2024 leadership dispute at the Labour Party national headquarters in Utako, Abuja, where officers…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has questioned the effectiveness of the proposed state police, arguing that it would neither resolve Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen the country’s democratic system. According to Daily Post on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Galadima made the remarks during an interview on the ARISE News Morning…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has warned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that it would not resolve Nigeria’s security challenges and could deepen political and social divisions. According to the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Galadima made the remarks during an interview on the ARISE…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed a Federal High Court judgment nullifying its registration as a political party and confirmed that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. According to Premium Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi…
The Israeli Air Force scrambled two fighter jets after losing contact with a commercial flight travelling from Warsaw to Tel Aviv, according to The Times of Israel on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The incident involved a LOT Polish Airlines flight operated by Electra Airways. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft turned back along its route…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams after the plan failed to secure support from the organization’s Executive Committee. According to a report by The Guardian published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the proposal was introduced by CAF president…
