Latest News from Friday, June 26th, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the National Assembly is developing a funding framework for the proposed establishment of state police, assuring Nigerians that financing will not be an obstacle to its implementation.

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover unpaid electricity charges that are more than 12 months old, except in cases involving meter tampering, illegal electricity use or obstruction of meter reading.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says Nigeria's revenue challenge lies in expanding the country's tax net rather than increasing tax rates, stressing that the government needs more taxpayers—not higher taxes—to improve revenue generation.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will challenge the Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting that it remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling.

The Executive Director of the Freedom Foundation, Chidi Koldsweat, has called for stronger government support, increased funding and wider partnerships to address Nigeria's growing substance abuse crisis, saying rehabilitation efforts must be scaled up alongside stronger prevention programmes.

A consultant psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Ismail Adesina, has raised concerns over the growing circulation of synthetic psychoactive substances in Nigeria, warning that they are significantly more potent, more dangerous and more likely to trigger severe mental health conditions than traditional illicit drugs.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Chairperson of the Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA), Theresa Moses, has called on journalists and media practitioners to promote accurate, ethical and prevention-focused reporting on drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the media plays a critical role in shaping public attitudes and driving behavioral change.

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will gain access to Iran's nuclear facilities under the interim peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Friday.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop in Satellite Town, rescuing 27 people alive and recovering nine bodies.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has explained that a new policy affecting colleges of education is aimed at increasing student enrolment and improving teacher training across the country.

Sports journalist Olawale Adigun has supported the decision to allow Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to also manage Nigeria’s under-23 team, saying the move could help improve player development and strengthen the national football structure.