EU To Implement Trade Deal With US Starting June 4
The EU will implement its tariff deal struck last year with the United States from Wednesday, the European Commission said, meeting a July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.…
Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, June 30, 2026
The Nigerian naira began trading at an official exchange rate of ₦1,379.80 per United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to…
Ondo APC Crisis Deepens As Aggrieved Members Protest Revised Candidates’ List
The internal crisis rocking the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as aggrieved party members staged a protest in Akure,…
Anambra Rescues 29 Children From Alleged Exploitation, Arrests Six
The Anambra State Government has arrested six suspects over alleged child exploitation and rescued 29 children found hawking on the streets of Nnewi. The operation was carried out by the…
KWASU Rejects Minimum Wage Claim, Says Staff Earn Same Salaries As Federal Varsities
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has dismissed claims that its employees are not benefiting from the new minimum wage, describing the allegations as misleading and factually incorrect.…
NDLEA Destroys Over 12 Tonnes Of Illicit Drugs In Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, on Monday publicly destroyed 12,233.946 kilograms—approximately 12.234 tonnes—of assorted illicit drugs in a move to curb drug abuse and trafficking.…
NiMet Alerts Lagos, Others To Flash Flooding In Coastal Areas
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted Lagos residents and other coastal states to a heightened risk of flash flooding on Tuesday, June 30. The warning was contained in NiMet’s…
Court Grants Sowore ₦200m Bail In Alleged Cybercrime Case
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a ₦200 million bail to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and publisher, Omoyele Sowore,…
Another Batch Of Evacuated Nigerians Arrives In Lagos From South Africa
Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing voluntary repatriation programme. The Air Peace flight, carrying about 271…
FG Completes First Section Of N257bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway
The Federal Government said it has completed the first section of 118 km of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway, costing N257 billion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the development while briefing…
Morocco Down Netherlands To Reach World Cup Last 16
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.…
Paraguay Beat Germany On Penalties To Reach World Cup Last 16
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It…
Davido Sets July Release For Sixth Studio Album ‘Oriadé’
Nigerian music star Davido has unveiled plans for his sixth studio album, Oriadé, announcing that the highly anticipated project will arrive on 31 July 2026, exactly as he marks 15…
State Police: ‘Not True, Practically Impossible,’ Charles Omole Faults Rigging Allegation Against Tinubu
The Director-General of the Institute for Police and Security Policy Research (IPSPR), Charles Omole, has faulted claims that President Bola Tinubu’s push for state police is intended to influence the…
CJN Unveils Major Supreme Court Reforms To Boost Justice Delivery
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has announced major reforms aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of the Supreme Court. Speaking on Monday at the opening…
US Races To Reopen Venezuela Port As Quake Deaths Top 1,700
The US military raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the deaths from last week’s twin earthquakes reached more than 1,700, with…
Operation In Nigeria Killed 199 Terrorists, Yielded Largest Electronic Materials Seizure Since 9/11 — US Counter Intelligence Chief
The United States has said that the haul of seized materials from terrorists during its recent raid in Nigeria was the largest amount of enemy electronic equipment recovered since the…
WhatsApp To Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers
The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company…
Martinelli’s 95th Minute Goal Sends Brazil Into World Cup Last 16
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck in…
Agbakoba Backs State Police Bill, Says Control Without Safeguards Will Become ‘Tools Of Oppression’
Last week’s passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly has continued to generate debate, with Senior Advocate of…