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Court Declines Immediate Release For Sowore, Adjourns Till June 30

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

Federal High Court postpones decision on Sowore’s bid to overturn arrest warrant and restore his bail. Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore will remain icustod at the Kuje Correctional Centre until June 30 after a Federal High Court in Abuja reserved ruling on his application challenging the revocation of his bail...

WEF Dalian 2026: Innovation, Investment And Global Growth Take Centre Stage In Dalian

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

On day 2 of Summer Davos, leaders focused on investment, energy transition and policies needed to drive future economic growth. The second day of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, popularly known as Summer Davos, shifted attention from emerging technologies to the policies and investments that...

Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Bill To Create State Police

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

Senate approves constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, targeting improved security coordination and faster response to threats across Nigeria. The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria, marking a major shift in the country’s security architecture. The bill was approved on Wednesday...

Senate, UNODC Seek Tougher Laws Against Rising Image-Based Sexual Abuse In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

Senate and UNODC have called for stronger laws and victim protections as image-based sexual abuse rises in Nigeria. Alarmed by the growing incidence of revenge porn, sextortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the Senate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have called for urgent...

Senate Pledges Swift Passage After Tinubu Sends State Police Bill To National Assembly

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

Lawmakers pledge speedy passage and debate safeguards against political abuse after Tinubu transmits State Police Bill. President Bola Tinubu Tuesdayformally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, as the Upper Chamber signalled their readiness to fast-track consideration...

US Sanctions Three Nigerian Bureaux de Change Over Alleged ISWAP Financing

NewsDeskNgJun 23, 2026June 23, 20260

US sanctions target three Nigerian bureaux de change and alleged owner over claims of financing ISWAP activities. The United States has imposed terrorism-related sanctions on three Nigerian bureaux de change and their alleged owner over accusations of financing the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in a move that further...

US States Challenge California’s Sweeping Plastic Reduction Law In Federal Court

NewsDeskNgJun 23, 2026June 23, 20260

Seventeen US states file federal lawsuit challenging California’s plastic reduction law, arguing it burdens businesses and consumers across the US. The case was lodged on Monday in a federal court in Sacramento by states led by Republican attorneys general. They contend that California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility...

King’s College London Offers Fully Funded Online Health Programme To Nigerian Students

NewsDeskNgJun 23, 2026June 23, 20260

King’s College London has opened applications for a fully funded online health programme targeting Nigerian students. Nigerian secondary school graduates seeking a pathway into higher education and healthcare careers have been offered a new opportunity as the Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education at King’s College London opened applications for...

UK Moves To Curb Global Forest Loss Through Tougher Import Rules

NewsDeskNgJun 23, 2026June 23, 20260

Britain plans stricter import rules requiring businesses to prevent illegal deforestation in supply chains linked to global commodities. Under the proposed framework, companies importing commodities commonly linked to forest destruction, including cocoa, coffee, soy and rubber, will be required to demonstrate that their supply chains are free from illegally cleared...

WEF Dalian 2026: AI Takes Center Stage As Leaders Chart The Future Of Work And Innovation

NewsDeskNgJun 23, 2026June 23, 20260

Artificial intelligence dominated discussions at Summer Davos in Dalian as leaders examined its impact on jobs, innovation and growth. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions kicked off today in Dalian with artificial intelligence dominating the agenda The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions—better...