Compilations of top 10 key latest stories in Nigeria that you might have missed this Wednesday morning, 3rd June, 2026
INEC probes voter data leak
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and disclosure of information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database.
Alleged N1.35bn fraud: Lamido, EFCC disagree over witness
A former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday disagreed over the subpoenaed witness brought to the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the commission.
Tinubu facing same insecurity blackmail Jonathan faced –Fayose
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says the persistent insecurity challenges around the country are a result of blackmail by antagonists of the government in power.
Nigerian govt warns 178 Kano communities at risk of flooding
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Tuesday 178 vulnerable communities in 28 local government areas of Kano State are at moderate risk of flooding.
CBN redeploys deputy governors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a redeployment of its Deputy Governors, with the four officials to resume their new posts from June 1, 2026.
NGX: PZ, CWG top losers as investors shed N478bn
Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost another N478 billion by the close of trading on Tuesday to continue its…Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost another N478 billion by the close of trading on Tuesday to continue its bearish sentiment.
Nigeria heavily dependent on foreign foods, spends $2.34bn in 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the country spent $2.34bn on food imports in 2025, with second quarter of the year recording higher demands.
Nigeria’s booming banks and a collapsing economy
Nigeria’s banking industry appears to be booming, largely driven by the policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under Governor Olayemi Cardoso, while the real economy continues to suffocate.
Price of food items go up in April, NBS reveals
The National Bureau of Statistics says prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items recorded month-on-month increases in April 2026.
Police foils bandit attacks in Sokoto communities
Police operatives in Sokoto have foiled bandit attacks on three villages in Wamakko Local Government Area of the state.
