Politics & Diplomacy
U.S. Counterterrorism Support: President Donald Trump commended President Bola Tinubuโs leadership, confirming that U.S. Special Operations Forces (including Navy SEAL Team 6) have been deployed to assist in training Nigerian troops for counterterrorism operations.
Cabinet & Regional Reshuffles: Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule relieved six commissioners of their duties in a major cabinet reshuffle. Meanwhile, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared an end to political hostilities in the state, endorsing a broad political coalition.
2027 Political Realignments: Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma announced that five South-East governors have resolved to back President Tinubuโs re-election bid in 2027.Channels TV
Economy, Energy & Infrastructure
Dangote Refinery Price Adjustment: The Dangote Refinery resumed sales of petrol in Naira, increasing ex-depot prices to โฆ1,215 per liter following broader FX and crude sourcing shifts.
Punch Newspapers
Banking Sector Growth: Euromoney named Zenith Bank “Africaโs Best Bank” and “Nigeriaโs Best Bank” for 2026, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported growing resilience against external shocks.
Sachet Alcohol Enforcement: NAFDAC launched a nationwide enforcement operation banning and seizing sachet and small PET bottle alcoholic beverages across motor parks, markets, and retail centers.
Security & Local News
Ghost Workers Uncovered: The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) uncovered 908 fraudulent “ghost workers” across federal payrolls, with the police force topping the list.
Punch Newspapers
North-West Attacks & Military Response: Armed bandit raids in Zamfara and surrounding states resulted in casualties, while military operations in the North-East successfully neutralized several ISWAP commanders.
๐ Global & Regional Headlines
Middle East Conflicts & Global Oil
Red Sea Tanker Strikes: Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea raised fresh concerns over supply chains, pushing Brent crude back above $94 per barrel.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalation: The Pentagon reported that ongoing military strikes against Iranian targets have cost approximately $37.5 billion, while tensions continue over regional nuclear capabilities.
Global Politics & Economics
U.S. Trade Tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a new 50% tariff on selected Canadian imports.
European Regulatory Fine: European Union regulators fined e-commerce giant AliExpress โฌ550 million for failing to curb the sale of illegal products on its platform.
UK Leadership Boost: Newly installed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received an early economic boost as cooling inflation data provided relief to consumer markets.
โฝ Sports & Culture
World Cup 2026 Aftermath: Following Spain’s 1โ0 World Cup final victory over Argentina, FIFA unveiled the official Team of the Tournament (featuring Cape Verde’s Vozinha and Spain’s stars).
The Nation Newspaper
Premier League Transfers: Chelsea completed a record ยฃ117m signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, while Manchester City secured Phil Foden on a four-year contract extension through 2030.
Referees Retiring: Long-time Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement, citing intense public scrutiny. Powered By osmeknews.com
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