Author: Damilola

By Alade Adisa  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for the establishment of structured media teams among Nigerians in the diaspora to counter misinformation and promote the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yilwatda made the call during a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. In a post seen on the X handle of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Thursday, Yilwatda said there was a need for greater unity among diaspora communities and more effective communication of government reforms and…

President Donald Trump of the United States has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, asserting that the agreement has prevented a potential ‘worldwide depression’. The specifics of the 14-point accord have been disclosed, with senior US officials declaring it a ‘major win’ despite considerable concessions made to Tehran. In remarkable comments made on Wednesday, Trump indicated that Iran possesses fundamental rights to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. He added that he would not compel Tehran to relinquish its ballistic missile programme, and that the US would “have to return” billions of dollars in…

The naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored liquidity levels and demand pressures. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the local currency trading around the ₦1,360 per dollar mark at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), reflecting continued stability amid ongoing foreign exchange reforms. At the parallel market, commonly known as the black market, the dollar exchanged at about ₦1,400, according to bureau de change operators and market sources. Buy rates were quoted between ₦1,392 and ₦1,395 per…

The El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA) has engaged a United States-based advocacy firm to mount an international campaign over the ongoing trial and detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Strategic Partnership, Mohammed Salihu, the group said it had contracted Vanguard Africa, a Washington DC-based organisation, to interface with international stakeholders on developments surrounding the case. According to the association, the firm will engage policymakers, democracy advocates, and multilateral institutions, including officials of the United States government and members of Congress. The group said the move was necessary due…

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to address worsening insecurity, economic hardship and threats to democratic institutions while focusing on preparations for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi said Nigeria was facing one of its most challenging periods since the return to democratic rule in 1999. According to Agbedi, the opposition lawmakers convened the briefing to draw attention to what they described as the country’s deteriorating security and economic conditions.…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful operation in Kogi State that led to the killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji, describing the development as a breakthrough in the fight against insecurity. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President said the operation dealt a significant blow to criminal networks responsible for violence, kidnappings, and attacks on communities across Kogi State and neighbouring areas. Tinubu commended the troops for their bravery and coordination, noting that the success reflects the renewed determination of security forces to rid…

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged unlawful disclosure of his personal voter data. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, June 15, 2026. The case stems from a social media post in which Olayinka allegedly shared screenshots showing details of Ike’s voter registration transfer from Imo State to the Federal Capital Territory. The post reportedly questioned the actor’s eligibility to contest for a House of Representatives…

An FCT High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to overturn a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Delivering a ruling on Monday, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie held that the former minister failed to appear before the court without providing a satisfactory explanation, noting that the circumstances presented did not justify her absence. Umar-Farouq is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside Bashir Nura Alkali and Sani Nafiu Mohammed over allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and the diversion of public funds totalling…

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully rescued the wife of late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar after a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The rescue operation, which was conducted under the ongoing military offensive tagged Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, followed intelligence reports that led security forces to the location where the victim was being held by her captors. Military sources disclosed that troops launched a coordinated search-and-rescue mission shortly after receiving actionable intelligence regarding the whereabouts of the abducted woman. The operation culminated in a violent confrontation with the armed…

The Government of South Africa has acknowledged growing economic repercussions linked to recent xenophobia-related controversies, including reported losses for South African businesses and entertainers operating abroad. Speaking in an interview with SABC, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said the recent evacuation measures were directed at undocumented African migrants and should not be interpreted as xenophobic. She noted that the government is increasingly facing backlash across the continent, with some South African artists reportedly having their performances cancelled in several countries. According to her, authorities are engaging with affected businesses and providing consular support to citizens operating abroad.…