First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has responded to criticism of her remarks about supporting akara sellers, saying the Federal Government’s grant programme is intended to benefit a broad range of small-scale traders. In a video shared on the Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) official X account on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the First Lady spoke during an…
Gunmen have killed two police officers and seriously injured another during an attack on a security checkpoint in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to Punch, the officers, attached to the Aluu Police Division in Ikwerre Local Government Area, were conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Mbodo/Aluu axis of Obiri-Kwere Road at…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that it would neither resolve Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen the country’s democratic system. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on the ARISE News Morning Show on Tuesday while…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged the Nigerian government not to rely on claims of repentance by bandits, terrorists and kidnappers, arguing that stronger security measures are needed to address the country’s insecurity. The cleric said the government should intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks and prioritise the protection…
Nigeria has achieved its strongest performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 24 universities earning places in the global rankings—the country’s highest representation since it began participating. The University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos led the Nigerian institutions, both placing in the 801–1000 global band. Bayero University,…
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central and is a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the June 26 ruling by Justice Inyang Ekwo, arguing that it contradicts the earlier judgment that led to the party’s registration. Speaking to Arise News, Umeh said the court’s latest decision had created an unnecessary legal…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, has warned the governments of Oyo and Kwara states to fully implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement from July 2026 or face an indefinite strike. Speaking on Tuesday at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, ASUU’s Ibadan Zone, which comprises six universities, said members at…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising politics over governance since assuming office. According to Daily Post, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He alleged that the Tinubu administration has sought to weaken opposition…
CBN Middle East correspondent Julie Stahl says conflicting accounts from the United States and Iran have made it difficult to independently assess the impact of recent US military strikes on Iranian targets. Speaking on CBN News Watch, Stahl said the US military reported carrying out 10 strikes targeting surveillance infrastructure, communication systems and drone storage…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the renewed push for state police, alleging that the proposal is driven more by political considerations than by efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. According to Daily Post, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, June…
