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Musk’s Wealth Falls Below $1 Trillion As SpaceX Sell-Off Erases More Than $150 Billion From Fortune

NewsDeskNgJun 25, 2026June 25, 20260

Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status after sharp declines in SpaceX and Tesla shares slashed his fortune. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has lost his trillionaire status less than two weeks after becoming the first person in history to surpass the $1 trillion wealth mark, according to data from the Bloomberg...

IGP Disu: Attacks On Schools Will End Soon

NewsDeskNgJun 25, 2026June 25, 20260

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu says new security measures will curb attacks on schools and protect students across Nigeria. Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians, especially parents, that the trend of attacks on schools would soon be a thing of the past, as the police have...

Rubio Seeks To Reassure Gulf Allies As Concerns Over Iran Accord Persist

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

Rubio tours Gulf states to ease concerns over the Iran accord as allies question its security and military implications. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a diplomatic tour of the Gulf aimed at easing concerns among regional partners over a recent agreement between Washington and Tehran, which some...

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...