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Xenophobia: Aircraft Deployment Next As Screening Of Nigerians For South Africa Evacuation Ends

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

The Federal Government says aircraft deployment plans will begin after the completion of screening for Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa. The Federal Government is set to begin arrangements for the deployment of aircraft to evacuate Nigerians seeking to return from South Africa following the completion of an ongoing screening...

HYPREP Reaffirms Commitment To Full Implementation Of Ogoni Cleanup

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

HYPREP reaffirmed commitment to the Ogoni cleanup, pledging accelerated remediation and sustainable environmental restoration initiatives. “These carbon assets are being positioned to secure carbon credits, ensuring long-term funding for the communities to continue conserving the restored mangrove,” he said. He also noted that thousands of Ogoni youths and women are...

Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged AI Voice Note Impersonating Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Police arrest a suspect after investigators trace the source of an alleged AI-generated voice note impersonating Tinubu. A suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, according to claims by investigators involved in the case. Sources familiar with the investigation...

Ugochinyere Releases Video After Agbese Claims Endorsement Signature Was Forged

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Footage appears to show Agbese signing nomination forms hours after he denied endorsing Ugochinyere’s bid. A video released by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has added a fresh twist to the dispute over the Minority Leader position in the House of Representatives, appearing to show Hon. Philip Agbese signing endorsement forms backing...

Nigeria Eyes Debt Refinancing As Oil Rally Boosts Investor Confidence, US Threatens New Tariffs

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Nigeria plans debt refinancing amid rising oil prices as proposed US tariffs threaten exports over forced labour concerns. Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and elevated crude oil prices triggered by tensions...

Presidency Says Significant Progress Made Toward Establishment Of State Police

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Presidency says progress has been made toward state police establishment, with constitutional amendment expected after ongoing consultations. The Presidency on Thursday disclosed that reasonable progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security...

Police Strengthen Officers’ Capacity In Use Of AI For Law Enforcement

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Nigeria Police trained senior officers on artificial intelligence to improve policing, governance, innovation and responsible law enforcement practices. The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened the capacity of its officers in the use of artificial intelligence for law enforcement following the successful conclusion of the Second AI-POL Leadership Dialogue Workshop on...

Lebanon Orders Safety Review Of Middle East Airlines Following Pilot Safety Concerns

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Lebanon orders a safety review of Middle East Airlines following pilot concerns over flight safety and reporting practices. Lebanon’s aviation authority has opened a formal safety review into Middle East Airlines following complaints from pilot groups that crews may have been exposed to heightened operational risks near conflict zones and...

Soun Of Ogbomoso: Traditional Rulers Should Have a Constitutional Role In Security

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 20260

Soun of Ogbomoso urges constitutional security roles for monarchs following abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has called for traditional rulers to be given constitutional roles in Nigeria’s security architecture, arguing that monarchs are best positioned to help tackle insecurity...

Nigeria’s Jimoh Ibrahim Elected Chair of UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Nigeria’s Jimoh Ibrahim elected Chair of UN budget committee, pledging reforms, fiscal discipline and consensus-building. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, placing Nigeria at the helm of the UN body responsible for...