Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 16th June 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 16th June 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Emeka Ike Sues INEC, Wike’s Aide Over Breach Of Personal Data
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged breach of personal data. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, June 15. New…
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target=_blank>NASFAT Osogbo Branch Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Reels Out Achievements
A prominent Islamic organisation, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Osogbo branch, has unveiled a series of activities to mark its 25th anniversary. Addressing a press conference at the NASFAT Secretariat in Osogbo to herald the event, the Osogbo branch chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Adisa Jimoh, said the programme would hold between June 14 and 21,…
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target=_blank>BBNaija Angel Reacts As Luminee Welcomes Child With Baba Ijesha
Angl Smith, a former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, has taken to her social media page to knock celebrity designer, Luminee, for welcoming a child with Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha. New Telegraph had on Monday reported that Baba Ijesha announced he welcomed a child with the celebrity stylist. Announcing the good news, the Yoruba actor,…
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target=_blank>PDP Sweeps Adamawa LG Polls In APC-Controlled State
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swept all contested positions in the just concluded local government elections in Adamawa State, which is controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing the results of the election conducted on Saturday, the Chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mohammed Umar Madagali, said that based…
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target=_blank>Zulum Hails 100 Homes For Sokoto IDPs As Aliyu Disburses N500,000 Grants
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned a series of major development projects in Ilela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The projects, executed by the Sokoto State Government in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the German Government, and other development partners, include 100 housing units for Internally Displaced Persons…
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target=_blank>ICYMI: Rema, Lisa, Anitta Shine At World Cup Opening Ceremony
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, delivered a standout moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. At the world stage, Rema joined other celebrities, such as BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Brazilian superstar Anitta, for a live debut of their collaborative track, Goals. The performance, held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles,…
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target=_blank>Mutfwang Flags Off Ultra-Modern Abattoir, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang,took another bold step toward repositioning the state as a leading agro-industrial hub with the groundbreaking of a 500-cattle-per-day ultra-modern abattoir at Pwomol Village, Heipang, and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The projects, supported by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Programme, are…
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target=_blank>Bobrisky, Yomi Fabiyi, Others Congratulate Luminee, Baba Ijesha For Arrival Of Their Child
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, better known as Bobrisky, and Nollywood stars have taken to their respective social media pages to celebrate with Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha, and celebrity designer, Luminee, following the birth of her baby boy. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Baba Ijesha, who was imprisoned for raping a minor, announced that he had welcomed a…
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target=_blank>Setting The Record Straight: Sen. Dickson Is Presidential Material, But Remains Committed To Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket
In the ongoing national conversation about coalition-building and the future of Nigeria’s opposition politics, clarity and context are very important. Recent interpretations of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson’s remarks during his appearance on Charles Aniagolu’s programme on Arise TV have generated unnecessary controversy. It is important to address these distortions directly and reaffirm the National Leader…
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target=_blank>LSETF Creates 320,000 Jobs, Supports 20,000 Businesses With Over N15bn
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has disbursed over ₦15 billion to more than 20,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), creating over 320,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state in the last 10 years. Executive Secretary of LSETF, Feyisayo Alayande, disclosed this on Monday during…
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