
Nigeria's Headline Inflation Edges Down to 15.91% in June
Nigeria’s annual headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.91% in June 2026, from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.
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Nigeria’s annual headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.91% in June 2026, from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Nigeria's Senate Public Accounts Committee has given external auditors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited one week to explain ₦210 trillion in unexplained financial entries.

Abducted pupils from Oyo State have been rescued and returned home, with emotional reunions reported at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The incident has triggered a public dispute between Governor Seyi Makinde and SGF George Akume over federal response protocols.

Nigerian police have ordered a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila, a nurse found dead at Minister David Umahi's residence, amid opposition from her family who plan to proceed with burial.

Uganda has discharged the last Ebola patient and begun a 42-day observation period to confirm the end of an outbreak that recorded 20 confirmed cases, including five locally acquired infections.

Argentina could be fined by FIFA after players displayed a banner supporting their claim to the Falkland Islands following a World Cup semi-final victory over England.

Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-1 win over England, sparking debate over Thomas Tuchel's tactics and a post-match incident involving Jude Bellingham.

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving major road infrastructure projects in the South-East, citing transformative potential for regional development.

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has demanded that external auditors justify unexplained balance sheet entries of N210 trillion in NNPC Ltd's 2023 financial statements, rejecting claims of confidentiality and affirming constitutional oversight powers.

The death of Mary Habila, a nurse at David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, is under police investigation, with Governor David Umahi calling for a forensic inquiry amid family opposition to an autopsy.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dismissed speculation about leaving the club, acknowledging past fatigue but affirming his renewed commitment to the Betway Premiership side.

Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinal, with Lautaro Martínez scoring the winning goal he had reportedly predicted beforehand. Lionel Messi's performance and England's defensive shortcomings proved decisive.

The Western Cape High Court will deliver its ruling by the end of next week on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to halt parliamentary impeachment proceedings under Section 89 of the Constitution.

Mining governance expert Fred Arendse calls for urgent reform of South Africa’s mineral rights administration to prioritize efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness.

The Western Cape High Court will rule next week on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application for an interdict to stop impeachment proceedings linked to the Phala Phala scandal.

England were eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Argentina, with manager Thomas Tuchel facing intense scrutiny despite not being solely blamed.

Ebonyi State police have insisted on a post-mortem examination into the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at Minister David Umahi's residence, despite family resistance. Umahi has formally requested a forensic autopsy.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee to block the elevation of Kwara State Attorney General Ibrahim on grounds of alleged prosecutorial misconduct.