Compilations of top 10 key latest happenings that you need to know in Nigeria this Wednesday morning, 1st July, 2026
Xenophobia: Nigerian embassy packed, 269 return as S’Africa protests rise
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians still residing in South Africa of their safety, even as fresh concerns over xenophobic tensions and renewed anti-immigrant protests continue to trigger calls for stronger diplomatic action.
Marketers reject fuel pricing curbs, threaten shutdown
Fuel marketers have declared that their filling stations will stop selling petrol should the Federal Government try to enforce price control.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview with our Correspondent.
Floodwaters submerge homes, disrupt power supply in Lagos
Floodwaters swept through several communities in Lagos State on Tuesday following hours of heavy rainfall, submerging homes and roads, disrupting movement and knocking out electricity in parts of the state after critical transmission facilities were affected.
Wabara BoT seeks INEC recognition for Turaki PDP
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 7 for the hearing of all pending applications and the substantive suit filed by the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise the Kabir Turaki-led interim National Working Committee of the party.
FRSC opens 2026 recruitment July 3, how to apply
The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced that its 2026 recruitment exercise will commence on Friday, July 3, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across its officer, marshal inspectorate and road marshal assistant cadres.
Lagos postpones Wednesday BECE exams over Oro festival
The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of Ikorodu Division.
The state government announced the postponement in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday
Borno school attack: 37 children still missing — Parents
No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students
NDC deregistration: Peter Obi once benefitted from judicial decisions — Gov Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged politicians to refrain from politicising judicial decisions, saying the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was among those who had benefited from court rulings in the past.
Anambra approves N200bn investment corporation, releases N315m for power restoration
The Anambra State Executive Council has approved a capital base of N200 billion for the establishment of the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), with the state government committing 30 per cent of the capital.
Refuse take over roads, drainage in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun
Across the South-West, major roads have been invaded by refuse heaps.
The dumps of waste have gradually become common sites. Here is a panoramic review of the situation.
