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Dangote Net Worth Hits $36.5bn

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Dangote’s wealth rises to $36.5bn as Bloomberg ranks him 61st richest globally. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has added about $6.5 billion to his personal fortune since the beginning of 2026, pushing his net worth to approximately $36.5 billion and reinforcing his position as the continent’s wealthiest individual.According to data...

BREAKING: Joint DSS-Army Team Foil Planned Attacks, Kidnap By ESN In Southeast

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

*Recover high-calibre arms cache, ammunition The Department of State Services (DSS), backed by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday foiled plans by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to attack several security checkpoints, kidnap women, students and children across the Southeast states. A...

FG, EU Move To Tackle Rising School Violence

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Federal Government and EU partners launch training in Abuja to strengthen prosecution of school-related violence as abuse cases in schools rise nationwide. Schools across Nigeria, once regarded as safe spaces for learning and personal development, are increasingly becoming environments where children face abuse, exploitation and violence, prompting fresh intervention by...

Timi Frank Warns Judges Over ADC Suit, Says Democracy Must Not Be Truncated

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Timi Frank urges Nigerian judges to resist political pressure in ADC-related case, warning that biased rulings could undermine democracy ahead of elections. A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, is cautioning judicial officers against delivering judgments that could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process, warning...

EFCC: Some Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn On Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

EFCC says governorship aspirants spent up to N30bn on primaries, warning it drives corruption and weakens governance. The Executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede Wednesday revealed that, some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20 billion and N30 billion to secure electoral victory...

Edo Shuts Three Schools Over Security Alert On Possible Abduction Plot

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Edo State shuts three public secondary schools after security alert on planned student abduction in Edo North. Edo State government has closed three public secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area over a reported security threat targeting students. The decision follows a security alert from the State Security Service which...

Tinubu Says Abuja Will Reflect Nigeria’s Population Growth And Economic Ambitions

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Tinubu says Abuja will reflect Nigeria’s growing population and economy as he inaugurates N5 road project in FCT. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will evolve into a capital city that reflect nation’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity. To this end, he...

Okpebholo Condemns Student Abductions, Demands Immediate Release Of Victims

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 20260

Edo governor says kidnappings must stop and warns that political power cannot be gained through crime. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concern over the recent abduction of students, teachers and other citizens in different parts of the country, including Oyo State. The governor urged those behind the...

INEC To Issue Candidate Nomination Portal Access Codes To Parties June 26

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

INEC says political parties can begin uploading candidates’ details for the 2027 elections from June 26. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would issue official access codes to all political parties for the purpose of accessing the Candidate Nomination Portal on Friday, 26th June, 2026. Amupitan disclosed...

One Feared Dead As Accord, APC Supporters Clash In Osun

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Violent confrontations in Osun leave one person feared dead as Adeleke calls for heightened security attention. Tension, on Tuesday, enveloped parts of Osogbo following violent clashes between supporters of the ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) with heavy shootout in parts of Osogbo, the state capital....