FG advances plans for state policing
The Presidency has disclosed that plans to establish state police are at an advanced stage, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks as consultations among key stakeholders near conclusion. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the disclosure on Thursday while briefing journalists after a high-level consultative meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the...
Dangote refinery raises capacity to 700,000 bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors. This marks a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing its position as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. The increase sees the Dangote refinery surpass its nameplate capacity of 650,000...
Police nab 2 over fake Tinubu audio, Abuja security alert
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects linked to separate cases involving the dissemination of false information, including a fake audio recording purportedly featuring President Bola Tinubu and a social media post that allegedly spread fear on security in Abuja. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the arrests on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Onanuga disclosed that operatives from the Inspector-General of...
Fear grips LASU students as colleague dies after robbery attack in Lagos
An 200-level student of Lagos State University (LASU), Boluwatife Otabor, has been confirmed dead after sustaining gunshot injuries during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos. Otabor, a student of History and International Studies, who was robbed and shot on May 29, died on June 2, 2026, while receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital...
Wike unveils Abuja projects for Tinubu anniversary
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that several major infrastructure projects executed across Abuja are ready for commissioning as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the disclosure on Thursday after inspecting key projects across the Federal Capital Territory, describing the completed works as evidence of the...
Wike to deliver UNIPORT convocation lecture on Saturday
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will deliver the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) convocation lecture on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on Thursday that Wike will speak on the topic, "Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Lesson for future leaders”. Olayinka...
Kaduna spends N1bn on student scholarships
The Kaduna State Government has invested more than N1 billion in scholarships, student loans and other educational support initiatives over the past three years, as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen human capital development. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Kaduna. Maiyaki said education remains a...
Man arrested for killing father in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly killing his biological father, Adone Peter, following a violent altercation in Akure. The incident occurred in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the development on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly...
Forgery allegation sparks chaos in Reps over minority leader race
A heated dispute over the leadership of the opposition caucus in the House of Representatives disrupted plenary on Thursday, as lawmakers clashed over allegations of forgery and attempts to influence the contest for the position of Minority Leader. The confrontation exposed deepening divisions within the opposition bloc, where competing camps are battling for control of key leadership positions amid ongoing...
Nigeria risks 27.5% US tariff over forced labour concerns
Nigeria could be hit with tariffs of up to 27.5 per cent on exports to the United States under a proposed trade policy targeting countries deemed to have inadequate measures against the importation of goods linked to forced labour. The proposal was unveiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) following a Section 301 investigation into the...
