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On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate stood at 15.93 percent, higher than the 15.69 percent recorded in April 2026, but lower than the 26.06 percent posted in May 2025.

OSHIOMHOLE further alleged that nepotism has become widespread within the NNPC, accusing both former and current officials of securing employment opportunities for relatives, including children, cousins, in-laws and other family members.

In a circular dated June 9, 2026, the Edo State Ministry of Education announced that the affected schools namely, Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School, were closed after the Edo State Command of the Department of State Services, DSS raised a security alert over an alleged plot by suspected bandits to carry out mass abductions of students in the Edo North Senatorial District.

During the session, some lawmakers including SALIU MUSTAPHA (from Kwara Central) and TONY NWOYE (Anambra North), appealed for restraint, citing reports that the former NNPCL chief was receiving medical treatment in Germany, and  urged the committee to grant KYARI another opportunity to appear before lawmakers and respond to the allegations

President BOLA TINUBU has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of ₦10 billion in emergency intervention funding to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against potential outbreaks. The announcement was made yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, who stated that the funds would be used to enhance the operational capacity of the National Centre […]

The announcement was made yesterday in Abuja during the presentation of party flags to 29 governorship candidates drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country.

The move comes in response to the recent abduction of teachers and students from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in the Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026.

He noted that the current security challenges facing the country require stronger localized policing structures capable of responding quickly and effectively to threats within various states.