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1. No Nigerian who wants to leave South Africa will be left behind — Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has promised that any Nigerian who wishes to leave South Africa will be evacuated.Read more
2. Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, wins senatorial ticket
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo was on Wednesday officially admitted to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State after his recent defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
3. FACT CHECK: How true is the video claiming terrorists will retaliate against attacks on Fulanis in Kwara
CLAIM:
Fulani terrorists are heading to Ilesha in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State to avenge the killing of Fulani people after youths attacked Fulani communities in the area.Read more
4. Democracy is under siege as Afenifere raises concerns over rising insecurity
Nigeria’s most prominent pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation across the country, and warned that increasing kidnappings, banditry and violent attacks pose a serious threat to the country’s democratic stability.Read more
5. Oyo Assembly postpones anniversary celebrations due to insecurity challenges
The Oyo State House of Assembly has postponed any elaborate plans to celebrate its third anniversary due to growing security concerns in the state.Read more
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6. DSS rejects foreign funding for proposed security trust fund, warning of national security risks
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned lawmakers against allowing foreign organizations to contribute financially to the Security Trust Fund proposed for the agency, arguing that such arrangements could harm intelligence operations, undermine institutional independence, and expose sensitive national security activities to outside influence.Read more
7. Ogun cracks down on school graduation ceremonies, end-of-semester parties
The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations in public and private schools across the state, citing concerns over the increasing financial burden imposed on parents and guardians from such events.Read more
8. Khamenei made clear his support for the US peace deal despite personal doubts
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has revealed that he approves of the recently signed agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, although he was initially skeptical about the agreement.Read more
9. How have African teams fared so far in the 2026 World Cup
All 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have played their first matches, and are fully into the long-awaited biggest football tournament in the history of the sport.Read more
10. WORLD CUP: South Africa captain Williams implores Africans to support his team
Ronwen Williams, the starting goalkeeper and captain of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has appealed to other African countries to put aside their grudges and support his country in the ongoing FIFA World Cup competition.Read more
