
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.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in 21 newly elected local government council chairmen in Adamawa State, charging them to prioritize service delivery and shun corruption.

Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal, securing a final showdown with Spain. The defending champions aim to become the first team since Brazil in the 1960s to win back-to-back titles.

President Bola Tinubu affirmed Nigeria's steady economic growth during a meeting with Deloitte Africa, highlighting ongoing reforms and calling for expanded youth training initiatives to drive employment and investment.

The World Health Organization reports that nearly half of all dementia cases may be preventable through modifiable risk factors, as over 57 million people live with the condition globally.

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.

US Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia has called on Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christians from attacks and support the safe return of displaced persons.

WHO and UNICEF warn that 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, driven by conflict, poverty, and vaccine hesitancy, undermining global progress on preventable diseases.

The United States has carried out a series of military strikes against Iran, escalating hostilities after reimposing a naval blockade, reversing a recent diplomatic effort to end conflict.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called for state police funding to be designated a first-line charge, warning of risks if the initiative is left to governors without federal safeguards.

President Bola Tinubu has praised former Ogun State Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, reflecting on their shared political journey and mutual ideals in a birthday message.

Four individuals, including students and a NECO official, were abducted during ongoing examinations in Kogi State, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and sharp criticism from opposition leader Atiku Abubakar.

More than 200 people have died in violence over the past five months in communities around the Barkin Ladi axis of Plateau State, as local youths support intensified anti-terror operations by the Department of State Services.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African club Chippa United, five months after his abrupt departure from the Premiership side.

The Federal Government has approved a production-linked tax credit of $11.50 per barrel for Shell Plc to advance the $20 billion Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project, a move expected to drive significant foreign direct investment and boost local content in Nigeria’s oil sector.

The Police Service Commission has announced the names of 50,000 successful applicants in its latest recruitment drive for the Nigeria Police Force, following a nationwide selection process.