Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the generation that secured democracy after the annulled June 12, 1993 election had fulfilled its historic duty. He added that the current generation must now focus on achieving economic prosperity. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day, Tinubu said Nigeria had sustained 27 consecutive years of civilian rule since...
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U.S. Congressman Praises Nigeria’s House Of Reps. For Passing State Police Reform
U.S. Representative Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria’s move towards establishing state police forces. He described the reform as an important step in addressing insecurity and protecting citizens across Africa’s most populous nation. Moore made the remarks following the passage of legislation by Nigeria’s House of Representatives aimed at advancing the creation of state-controlled police forces...
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Mining Grants To Be Awarded Strictly On Merit- Minister of Solid Minerals Development
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said on Wednesday that mining development grants under a new government-backed programme would be awarded strictly on merit, with no consideration given to personal connections or influence. Alake spoke at the unveiling of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) Programme, an initiative aimed at...
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Oyo Police Dismiss Terrorist Infiltration Claims As False
Oyo State police have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that suspected Lukarawa terrorists had infiltrated forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park as false. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said intelligence assessments and security reports available to the command did not support...
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Tinubu Promises To Transform Abuja Into Modern Capital City
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Abuja into a model capital city through sustained infrastructure development. He said improved transport networks would boost economic growth and enhance connectivity across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented Tinubu during the inauguration of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi...
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Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates West Africa’s First Additive Manufacturing Facility
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated what he called West Africa’s first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility. The governor said the project would help reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported industrial components and spare parts. Speaking at the opening of the Arridex facility in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Sanwo-Olu said local production of industrial parts would...
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Foreign Affairs Minister To Receive South Africa Evacuees In Lagos
The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi, is expected to accompany the first group of 268 evacuees and formally hand them over to government officials upon arrival. The Air Peace evacuation flight is scheduled to land in Lagos at about 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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One Killed As Kenyan Protests At U.S. Ebola Centre Turn Violent
Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose the idea of bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.
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Travel Disrupted Across France As SNCF Unions Stage Walkout
The strike was called by the four main unions representing SNCF workers CGT-Cheminots, Unsa Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail and CFDT-Cheminots. Union leaders are demanding a halt to the ongoing liberalisation of France’s rail sector, arguing that increased competition could threaten jobs and working conditions.
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Protesters Torch Buildings And Vehicles, Block Roads Over Belfast Stabbing
Hundreds of protesters, many masked, gathered at several locations across Belfast. A bus and several cars were set alight, while a building fringing the city centre caught fire and its residents had to be evacuated.