Compilations of top 10 key latest stories that you need to know this Thursday morning in Nigeria, 25th June, 2026
Senate as lawmakers approve state police framework
Nigeria moved closer to restructuring its policing system on Wednesday after the Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill that would pave the way for the creation of state police services across the country.
Despite documented speech, Onanuga insists Tinubu never told Nigerians to drop him if he failed to improve power supply
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, has described as ‘out of context’ the assertion that President Bola Tinubu told Nigerians he would not seek re-election if he failed to provide constant power supply to the country.
Senate unveils safeguards against political misuse of state police powers
As the Senate advances constitutional reforms to establish state police services across Nigeria, lawmakers have moved to allay fears that governors could use the new security structure to intimidate opponents or pursue personal political interests.
Again, court bars journalists as ICPC continues its alleged financial fraud suit against ex-Gov El’Rufa
The Federal High Court sitting in the state capital on Wednesday again barred journalist from the courtroom in the ongoing trial of former governor of the state, Nasir El’Rufai.
Kwankwaso threatens to sue Primate Ayodele for N10bn over alleged defamatory remark
Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, may find himself in troubled waters if steps are not taken to avert the threat of a N10 billion lawsuit.
DSS probes conduct of operatives against Sowore in court
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an investigation into the alleged conduct of Service operatives involved in an incident at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday.
Fulani man dares Igboho to come to their part of Oyo State (Video)
A young Fulani man has dared Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemi, also known as Sunday Igboho to come to where they are in Igbeti, Oyo State, that he would not return alive.
NDLEA bursts another multi-billion naira meth lab, drugs in Oyo forest, arrests Mexican, others
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have bursted another transnational drug syndicate following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State.
Charly Boy gives tips on lasting marriage after 48 years with one wife
Excentric Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has offered tips on how to keep a marriage going for a long time.
State police bill lands in state assemblies
Nigeria on Wednesday moved closer than ever to establishing a state police force after the Senate passed the controversial Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to decentralise policing, shifting the battle for the landmark reform to the 36 state Houses of Assembly where at least 24 legislatures must endorse the proposal before it can become law.
