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June 17, 2026, 3:29 pm
All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report
With 268,787 Complaints Recorded, May Is Devastating Month for Human Rights in Nigeria - NHRC
- [Premium Times] "These incidents reflect not isolated tragedies but a broader humanitarian concern that requires urgent national attention," NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu said.
Special Report - the Secrecy, Unanswered Questions About Akwa Ibom Assembly's N15.47bn Project
- [Premium Times] More than seven months after lawmakers and staff vacated the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly complex for a N15.47 billion rehabilitation project, PREMIUM TIMES found scant evidence of substantial work.
Updated - Appeal Court Stays Judgement Deregistering ADC, Accord, Three Other Opposition Parties
- [Premium Times] The Court of Appeal berated the Federal High Court judge who issued the deregistration order.
Navy Uncovers Hidden Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres of Crude Oil
- [Premium Times] According to the naval spokesperson, the discovery highlights the increasingly sophisticated concealment methods criminals are adopting to sustain crude oil theft operations.
Nigerians Tell Their Stories of Banditry. 'A Month Will Not Go By Without Someone Being Killed in This Village.'
- [The Conversation Africa] Banditry is widespread in Nigeria. It has been defined as "a loose collection of various criminal groups involved in kidnap-for-ransom, armed robbery, cattle rustling, rape and sexual violence, pillage and attacks on traders, farmers and travellers, particularly in Nigeria's northwest region".
2027 - Tinubu Will Shame Critics, Opposition - Matawalle
- [Leadership] Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has declared that critics and those opposing the leadership of President Bola Tinubu will be put to shame by the outcome of the 2027 elections.
Lagos Assembly Emphasises Professionalism in Service Delivery
- [Leadership] As part of efforts to inculcate excellence, professionalism and diligence in the newly recruited officers towards performing their responsibilities, the Lagos State House of Assembly has conducted a two-day induction programme for newly appointed officers of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) and the Assembly.
Nigeria First Policy Concerns Fmcide's $10m Deal Attracts Criticism
- [Vanguard] Stakeholders in Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, FMCIDE, and Hello.cv.
2027 - 'We Mustn't Waste Our Votes Again' - Soludo Seeks Ndigbo's Support for Tinubu
- [Vanguard] Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called on the people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, urging them to abandon what he described as the "alliance of protest" and embrace an "alliance for progress and prosperity."
Nigeria's AfCFTA Strategy - Ambition, Progress and the Challenge of Delivery
- [Premium Times] Ultimately, the success of Nigeria's AfCFTA strategy will depend not on policy documents alone but on effective execution.
World Bank Lists Tincan, Apapa Port On Global Top 20 Improved Ports
- [This Day] The continuous improvement paradigm of the Dantsoho-led management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received global acknowledgement as the World Bank has named Nigeria's Tin Can Island Port and Lagos Port in Apapa among the world's top 20 most improved container ports over the last five years,
Despite Output Rise, Nigeria Underproduces Crude Oil By 35.3m Barrels in 5 Months
- [This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria produced about 35.3 million barrels less crude oil and condensate than projected in its 2026 budget between January and May, highlighting the gap between the government's fiscal assumptions and actual oil sector performance despite a steady recovery in output in recent months.
Nigeria's Oil Industry - More Companies, Fewer Barrels
- [This Day] Nigeria has been celebrating a remarkable transformation in its oil and gas company register with the number of upstream operators rising from less than 10 in 2010 to 117 today, while local content jumped from less than 5 per cent to the current 61 per cent. But this growth has not impacted the country's oil production numbers as decline and stagnation still persist, Peter Uzoho writes.
#ekitidecides2026 - a Ballot Without Women Candidates
- [Premium Times] In Ekiti's 2026 race, all the political parties nominated men for the top job. Women appeared only as running mates in a handful of parties.
Army Officer Killed in Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Operation - Governor Makinde
- [Premium Times] Mr Makinde said the officer was killled during the rescue operations aimed at securing the release of the kidnap victims.
Stablecoins Become Growing Cross-Border Channel in Nigeria
- [Daba Finance] Stablecoins are becoming a major cross-border payment channel in Nigeria as households and small businesses use dollar-linked digital tokens to move money faster and at lower cost.
2026 Utme Original Result Slips Ready for Printing, Says JAMB
- [Vanguard] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing on Wednesday.
FG, Stakeholders Adopt Hybrid Model to Revive Nigeria's Long-Stalled Dso Project
- [Leadership] The Federal Government and key stakeholders in Nigeria's broadcasting sector have agreed on a hybrid digital broadcasting model as part of renewed efforts to revive and accelerate the long-delayed Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme.
Bauchi Govt Provides Learning Materials to Visually Impaired, Deaf Students
- [Leadership] The Bauchi State Government has provided teaching and learning materials worth millions of naira to students of the Special Education Centre (SEC), Yelwa, as part of its commitment to promoting inclusive education in the state.
Abiodun Engendered Peace in Ogun - Akinmade
- [Leadership] The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sustainable development.
Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres in Delta
- [Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation Delta Sentinel with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used for illegal oil theft activities in the Niger Delta.
Ghana's Partey Loses Bid to Enter Canada for World Cup
- [Vanguard] Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.
At 90, Abia Widow Fights for Life Amid Repeated Assault By Brother's Wife, Kids
- [Vanguard] FOR most people, old age is a season of rest, dignity, and the comforting embrace of family. But for 90-year-old Mrs. Comfort Nwanchioma Okwuonu, popularly known as Danchama, the twilight of life has allegedly become a horrifying tale of abuse, loneliness, and unending violence.
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 17, 2026
- [Vanguard] The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand conditions.
Why We Lost Against France - Senegal Goalkeeper Mendy
- [Vanguard] Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.
Gunmen Ambush, Kill District Head in Plateau
- [Vanguard] Gunmen have killed the District Head of Gwande in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush attack along the Sha District axis bordering Daffo community.
Governor Adeleke Launches Re-Election Campaign, Receives Omisore's Supporters
- [Premium Times] The rally, which had Mr Omisore's supporters in attendance, marked the official commencement of Mr Adeleke's re-election campaign on the Accord platform.
Atiku Welcomes Appeal Court Order Staying Party Deregistration Judgement
- [Premium Times] Atiku said the judiciary still has an opportunity to "stand firmly on the side of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the Nigerian people."
Hope Rises for Atiku, Adeleke As INEC Seeks Stay of Court's Deregistration Order Against Five Parties
- [Premium Times] By filing for a stay of execution, INEC asked the appellate court to suspend the implementation of the judgement pending the determination of legal challenges arising from the party deregistration case.
