Homepage News from Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five alleged associates of former Petroleum Minister and former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva before the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing them of concealing his whereabouts after authorities declared him wanted over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has urged residents of Gomani, Dafa and Yangoji communities in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory  to take ownership of the newly commissioned Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road,.

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says Nigeria has moved from economic decline to a period of increasing stability following the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Five young Nigerians who were detained without trial in Côte d’Ivoire for nearly a year have finally returned home following a direct diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure at its Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations after persistent rainfall caused severe flooding in Lagos.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks over failures to meet regulatory requirements for continued operations.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) says it neutralised 129 terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested 486 suspects, and rescued 542 kidnapped victims during nationwide operations in June 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued access codes to registered political parties to begin uploading the particulars of their candidates to its Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace.

President Bola Tinubu has defended the Federal Government's newly approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and prepare them for national development.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has uploaded the nomination particulars of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, marking another step in the party's preparations for the 2027 general election.

The Federal Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to improving security in the Niger Delta, saying sustained military operations have reduced piracy and armed robbery and helped boost crude oil production.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, intercepted at the Apapa Port in Lagos during a joint operation with the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies.

The Lagos State Government says flash flooding remains an unavoidable reality because of the state's coastal geography but insists sustained investment in drainage infrastructure and responsible waste disposal can significantly reduce its impact.

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered and dismantled another illegal crude oil storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering about 20,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.

Former Minister of Science and Technology Uche Nnaji was arrested Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja upon arriving from Enugu on a chartered flight, according to airport sources.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu, has promised a bigger and more competitive edition of Chaos in the Ring, with celebrity boxing rematches, international bouts and world-class production headlining the July 31 event in Lagos.

Three people have died during celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Federal Government says it will phase out the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools, following findings that more than 20 million pupils drop out before reaching the senior secondary level.

Morocco have set new records for African teams at the FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands on penalties to reach the Round of 16.

The Nigerian Correctional Service says 1,271 offenders are currently serving non custodial sentences across the country as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding in correctional centres.