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Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 20 people on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency NNA said, one day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, aimed at halting months of escalating violence. Israel said the strikes were a response to projectiles fired overnight by the Iran-backed group. An Israeli military official said Hezbollah launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, prompting attacks on what the official described as "Hezbollah targets".  Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes and drones had struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.Hezbollah accused Israel of committing hundreds of ceasefire violations, and warned that continued attacks "will not pass without a response". It urged Was...

A yet-to-be-identified woman was found dead on the Ajah Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning, leaving residents and passersby shocked. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear as details about the incident are still emerging. Eyewitnesses reportedly alerted relevant authorities after discovering the woman’s body on the bridge. Security operatives and emergency responders are expected to begin investigations to determine the cause of death and identify the deceased. Authorities have not released further information regarding the incident as efforts continue to unravel what happened. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ2oLw4I2I4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail....

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, turned down the Federal Government’s proposal to construct an airstrip in the state, opting instead for a full-scale international airport. Speaking during the unveiling of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines in Lagos, Keyamo explained that the Federal Government had included an airstrip project for Abia in the 2024 budget as part of efforts to improve aviation infrastructure nationwide. According to the minister, the initiative followed his recommendation to President Bola Tinubu that Abia remained the only state in the South-East without either an airport or an airstrip. However, Keyamo revealed that Otti later approached the Preside...

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of the member representing Sakwa Constituency, Hon. Mohammed Wanzam Zaki. The lawmaker died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness, according to an announcement by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman. Until his death, Wanzam served as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation and was regarded as one of the key lawmakers in the Assembly. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, the Speaker described the late legislator as a devoted public servant who discharged his responsibilities with commitment and a strong sense of duty. Suleiman said the deceased made valuable contributions to legislative activities and worked ti...

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has brushed aside criticism of his administration on social media following his resounding victory in the state's governorship election. Speaking on Sunday after securing a second term, Oyebanji maintained that elections are won through tangible performance and grassroots engagement rather than online commentary. “There are no polling units on social media,” the governor declared. Drawing a comparison between governance and farming, Oyebanji said leaders who have worked diligently should expect rewards when it is time for the people to make their choice at the polls. “A farmer who has diligently tilled the ground does not interfere on the day of harvest. Some people who have not done anything are busy on social media,” he said. Accordin...

The ultimatum follows a landmark judgment by Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which found that the spending, comprising N40 billion for 465 official vehicles and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members, violated procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. City & Local Guides The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas seven days to compel federal lawmakers to refund N110 billion spent on vehicle procurement and support allowances, expenditure recently declared unlawful by a Federal High Court. In a letter dated June 20, 2026, the civil society organization demanded that both legislative leaders “ensure that members o...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has abolished admissions into affiliated degree programmes offered by Colleges of Education, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new policy, all admissions into Colleges of Education will now be through the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme, with direct entry into 100 and 200 levels no longer permitted. Candidates who previously applied for affiliated degree programmes have been advised to either transfer to the parent university, change institutions, or switch to the NCE programme. JAMB said the reform is aimed at strengthening teacher education and making the NCE the primary qualification route in Colleges of Education across Nigeria.

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Headquarters, on Friday, June 19,  successfully foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby.  The police intervention followed a report from a concerned citizen, which led officers to a location in Igbariam, where the young mother and her newborn baby were found. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had concealed both her pregnancy and delivery from her parents. It was further gathered that she had left her family home in Imo State and sought refuge with a friend residing in Igbariam before the alleged plan was uncovered. In the course of the operation, the Police immediately contacted the young woman’s parents, who responded without delay. Following their a...

The Oyo State Police Command has denied reports suggesting that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho (Sunday Igboho), was responsible for the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the police, there is no official confirmation that the victims have been rescued, and no evidence has been presented to show that Igboho was involved in any rescue effort. The clarification follows widespread social media reports and viral videos claiming that the victims—including a woman, her children, and a sibling—were freed shortly after Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers. The command stressed that the Nigeria Police Force has not verified the victims’ release and that the Oyo State Commissioner of Police never conf...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a decisive victory in the Dawakin Kudu Federal Constituency by-election which held in Kano State, following the official declaration of results by the Returning Officer, Professor Umar Sani of Bayero University, Kano. Announcing the outcome at the collation centre, Professor Sani confirmed that the election was contested by multiple political parties and conducted across polling units within the constituency. According to the official figures, Rabiu shuaibu of the APC polled 35,356 votes, defeating his closest rival, Lawal Garba Haruna of the African People’s Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, while Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP) recorded 98 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer stated: “I hereby ce...