Compilations of top 10 key latest stories that you need to know this Monday Morning, 22nd June, 2026
SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Refund N110bn spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now”
SERAP has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and House of Representatives refund and return to the public treasury, all monies, allowances, and benefits derived from the N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance schemes declared unlawful by the Federal High Court.”
Japan hikes visa fees by 500% for Nigerians, others
The Japanese government has announced a 500% hike in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country.
INEC declares Gov Oyebanji as winner of Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday.
Zamfara gov, Lawal, rejects peace talks with bandits, insists on military action
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has insisted that his administration would not engage in peace talks, or negotiations with bandits, and that military action against the criminals is the best option.
Sunday Igboho threatens Fulani community, warns DPO over kidnappings
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday threatened to take action against the Fulani community in Igboho town, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, if abducted residents of the town were not freed immediately.
NDLEA arrests 2 grandpas supplying drugs to secondary school students
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men for allegedly supplying and selling illicit drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
Authorities dismiss reports of Igboho hostages’ freedom, say victims remain in captivity
Contradictory accounts have surfaced over the status of abducted residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, as local authorities and the police insist that the victims are yet to regain their freedom despite widespread celebrations in the community.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 22, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at relatively stable levels against the United States dollar on Monday, June 22, 2026, as the official and parallel foreign exchange markets continued to maintain a narrow spread.
Afreximbank annual meetings, Nigeria-EU forum… business updates to track this week
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it will hold its 33rd annual meetings (AAM2026) in El Alamein, Egypt, from June 21 to 24, 2026.
OPay Expands Presence In Nigeria With New Kaduna Office Launch
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, officially launched its new office in Kaduna State on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, marking another important milestone in the company’s commitment to expanding access to secure, convenient, and inclusive financial services across the country.
