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A video showing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike avoiding drinking tap water during a public commissioning ceremony in Abuja has got people talking on social media. The incident occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the official inauguration of the newly completed Karu Water Supply Network. Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the event as the Special Guest of Honour. Following the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, organizers distributed glasses to the Vice President, Minister Wike, and other top dignitaries. The officials were expected to sample the water directly from the newly commissioned taps to demonstrate its safety. While Vice President Shettima and several officials fetched and drank the water, Wike filled his glass but declined to drink it. Th...

A U.S. citizen treated for Ebola in ⁠Germany was discharged earlier this month after no virus had been detected in the patient since May 30. Top Stories Newsletter France on Wednesday confirmed its first Ebola case in the country during the current outbreak, as a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive. The ministry in a statement said the patient has been placed in isolation and health authorities are tracing contacts adding that the risk to the wider European population was low. Congo’s Ebola outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus. It has infected more than 1,000 people and killed 267 generating the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, ...

The Kano State Government has stepped up its enforcement campaign against allegedly unauthorized developments, marking more than 50 properties, including Azman University, for investigation and possible demolition. The exercise, conducted by the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) under the leadership of its Director General, Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, is aimed at identifying structures lacking valid ownership documents or those built in areas not designated for development. During the operation, officials inspected several locations across Kano, including Maiduguri Road, Rijiyar Gwangwan, Ladi Makole, Matar Fada Road, and nearby communities. While some properties were sealed, others were marked for further assessment and verification. According to the state government, a ...

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has pushed back against claims of widespread hunger across Nigeria, insisting that many citizens are already benefiting from the policies and programmes introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said ongoing government initiatives and economic reforms are beginning to yield positive results. According to Onanuga, improvements in infrastructure and increased access to financial support have had a positive impact on the lives of many Nigerians. He argued that the narrative of severe nationwide hunger does not align with what he personally observes in his daily interactions with people. The presid...

Edo State APC Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, has dismissed a viral photograph showing him in an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accredited jacket, insisting that the image was generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The photo, which circulated widely on social media following the Ekiti State governorship election, sparked speculation about his role during the poll. Speaking during an interview on AIT, Tenebe denied ever wearing an INEC observer jacket and maintained that his presence in Ekiti had been misrepresented. According to him, he travelled to the state as part of an arrangement among APC state chairmen to support colleagues during off-cycle elections and was not involved in election monitoring. He explained that APC chairmen across the country had agree...

Lagos State lawmaker and actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has said he is yet to identify any political figure who appears prepared to take over from President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Morayo Afolabi, Elliot shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s leadership, governance, political succession, and his experience in public office. According to the Surulere Constituency I representative, no individual has clearly emerged as a strong contender capable of stepping into Tinubu’s role in the near future. Elliot said that, from his observation, he has not seen anyone who currently stands out as a potential successor to the President. He also stressed the need for Nigeria to develop a unique democratic model and adopt long-term development plans that can guide the ...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the Vegetable Market kidnapping incident in Benin City. LIB reported that gunmen abducted a woman at the popular market on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The woman was with her husband and children when the gunmen arrived at the scene and whisked her away. The victim, whose abduction was captured on camera, was rescued 48 hours after her abduction.  The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who announced the breakthrough in a statement on June 23, 2026 said operatives also recovered weapons, cash and a Lexus RX 350 SUV used in the kidnapping operation.  According to the PPRO, operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), acting on credible intelligence, launched a coordinated oper...

The United States Senate adopted a concurrent resolution on Tuesday, June 23, directing the president to remove military forces from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant bipartisan rebuke to Donald Trump and sending a clear signal that the ongoing military campaign lacks necessary support in Congress.Congressional Democrats have repeatedly forced legislative votes to restrict Trump’s executive war powers in both the House and the Senate. That sustained legislative strategy has gradually picked up Republican support over recent weeks, repeatedly drawing intense public ire from the White House.Republican Senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Bill Cassidy broke ranks to join Democrats in voting for the resolution. Conversely, Democratic Senator John Fetterman vote...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is on the lookout for voters who chased away its operatives from a polling unit during the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, The PUNCH has learnt. Some officials of the commission who spoke with our correspondent on Tuesday described the action as unlawful and a dangerous precedent that must not be allowed to stand. One of the officials said the commission viewed the development as an attack on its lawful mandate and warned that those involved could face legal consequences. “We consider the action unacceptable and unlawful. The commission will not condone criminality. We are on the lookout for those involved,” the official said. According to the official, the EFCC was particularly concerned about the implications of the...

A federal appeals court handed US President Donald Trump a significant victory in his mass deportation efforts with a ruling on Tuesday, June 23,  reviving his administration’s move to speed up deportations of undocumented immigrants in the United States. The ruling from the US DC Circuit Court of Appeals allows the Trump administration to cast a wider net over who is subject to the fast-track deportation procedure known as “expedited removal.” This mechanism allows immigration authorities to remove an individual from the country without a hearing before an immigration judge. The decision allows the administration to move forward with its plan to quickly deport undocumented immigrants residing in the United States who cannot prove they have lived in the country continuously for two year...