Homepage Lagos from Sunday, June 14th, 2026

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Federal Government and state governors over reported negotiations with terrorists and bandits, arguing that such actions violate Nigerian law and weaken accountability in the fight against insecurity.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied reports that its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, threatened to leave the party over a dispute involving the nomination of candidates in Kano State.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday observed a nationwide “Black Sunday” to honor victims of insecurity, as a U.S. congressman renewed calls for international attention to violence affecting Christian communities in the country.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 41-year-old Brazil-based businessman and several other suspects in nationwide operations that led to the recovery of cocaine, cannabis and other illicit drugs across multiple states.

The Lagos State Police Command has begun enforcement against vehicles operating without proper registration plates or with concealed number plates, saying the move is aimed at improving security and making it easier to track criminal activities.

Morocco underlined their growing status on the world stage after holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering another statement performance against one of football’s traditional powers.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking details of an alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has raised allegations of negligence in the medical care that preceded the death of her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, and is calling for a judicial inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, says he will engage with all aggrieved groups and listen to their concerns if elected President of Nigeria.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Kautikari Village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one resident and setting part of a secondary school on fire.