Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 16th June 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 16th June 2026 .
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target=_blank>JAMB releases 2026 UTME mop-up results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.
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target=_blank>Sultan declares Tuesday Islamic New Year; Sokoto announces public holiday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of Muharram 1448 AH in Nigeria.
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target=_blank>Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup thrashing
Renard coached Saudi Arabia to a shock win against eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has since coached the France women’s team.
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target=_blank>Senegal-France clash: ‘Whoever wins, Africa beats Africa’ — Senegal speaker
“In any case, it’s only a football match. But if you want to look at the match politically, then whoever wins, Africa will have beaten Africa,” Sonko said.
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target=_blank>Senators who didn’t endorse Natasha’s suspension found their names on report – Oshiomhole alleges
“The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” Oshiomhole stated.
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target=_blank>Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.
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target=_blank>Araujo strikes late to deny Saudi opening-day victory
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed al Owais produced a standout performance to keep his side ahead, notably tipping a low strike from Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte onto the post.
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target=_blank>Prisoner Exchange: Obi commends Nigeria, Ethiopia, laments deaths of four Nigerians in custody
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has welcomed the completion of the prisoner exchange arrangement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, describing the development as a humanitarian step that upholds the dignity of Nigerian citizens abroad. In a statement on Monday, Obi commended the efforts of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca
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target=_blank>Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs — Tijani
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, scheduled for launch this year, will transform commerce, strengthen security and significantly reduce delivery costs nationwide. Speaking at the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System workshop in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, described the initiative as critical
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target=_blank>TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja
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