
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.

City Power has restored electricity to eastern Johannesburg suburbs following veld fires that disrupted supply from the Sebenza substation.

Iran's army says it launched drone attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to American strikes on Iranian territory, state media report.

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his in-game decisions after Argentina eliminated his side in the World Cup semi-final, citing tactical necessity.

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a final diplomatic trip to Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky before stepping down, with Andy Burnham set to assume office.

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, delivering a standout performance at Atlanta Stadium.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's resilience following a dramatic World Cup semi-final victory, highlighting their response to adversity.

The United States has conducted fresh military strikes on Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites, escalating tensions as former President Donald Trump warns of broader military action.

South Africa faces fine but cold to cool weather across much of the country on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with widespread frost expected in interior regions.

Governor Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, specifically addressing the needs of Edo State's welders with promises of improved power supply and upcoming economic interventions.

The Taraba Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has arrested two suspected illegal miners during a raid on a gold-mining site in Gantu village, Bali council area.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will address global leaders and meet former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss national development, security, and economic matters, with an invitation extended for Tinubu to commission completed projects in Imo State.

APC national chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda visited Senator Rufai Sani Hanga in Kano, amid reports the party is courting him amid alleged rifts with Kwankwasiyya leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The UK government has introduced a plan for a default midnight curfew on social media use for 16- and 17-year-olds, part of broader digital harm reduction efforts following a ban for under-16s.

Voting is underway in Ol Kalou amid claims of electoral malpractice, with observers warning the process has been compromised. The outcome carries symbolic weight for President Ruto's administration.