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General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Supplying Drugs to Abia Schoolchildren

Drug enforcement agents in Umuahia have detained two pensioners accused of selling opioids to secondary school students, recovering large quantities of…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Kebbi Residents Abducted as Terrorists Raid Tsamiya, Burn Security Checkpoint

Armed attackers struck Tsamiya Town in Kebbi State on Saturday night, abducting a resident and destroying an NSCDC checkpoint as police deploy tactical teams.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as Labour Leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Labour Party leader, remaining in office until a successor is chosen by September.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Ekiti Voters Force EFCC Officials to Leave Polling Unit

Voters at a polling unit in Iyin Ekiti confronted and forced out EFCC operatives who arrived to monitor the governorship election, citing lack of evidence of…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Kwara APC Gubernatorial Aspirants Challenge Speaker Endorsement Plan

Multiple candidates for Kwara's 2027 APC governorship ticket reject allegations of a scheme to impose Speaker Salihu as the party's nominee.

Education·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Tertiary Institution Leaders Back Tinubu's Education Overhaul

Nigeria's university governing councils praise the government's higher education reforms, citing 1.38m students aided through the education loan scheme.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

PDP Claims Rivers South-East Senate Seat in By-Election Victory

The People's Democratic Party has won the Rivers South-East senatorial by-election, held to fill the seat vacated by Senator Barinada Mpigi's death in…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC Eyes Osun Success After Ekiti Win, Party Officials Declare

Following Biodun Oyebanji's re-election in Ekiti State, APC officials say the party will replicate that victory in Osun's August 15, 2026 governorship poll.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC Candidate Aiki Wins Kebbi Assembly By-Election in Zuru

Rabiu Garba Aiki of the APC won the Zuru State Constituency seat with over 4,800 votes in a low-turnout election held Saturday.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Gunmen kill ex-Ogun broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku, security guard in Abeokuta

Armed men shot dead a retired Ogun State Television broadcaster and a security guard in Agodo Community early Sunday. Police have launched an investigation.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Ex-NYSC Chief Claims Govt Officials Support Bandit Operations

Retired military officer Maharazu Tsiga says bandits receive backing from powerful government insiders, speaking after his own kidnapping ordeal.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

NADF Launches Ginger Recovery Program to Restore Industry Hit by Blight

The Nigerian Agricultural Development Fund has unveiled a ginger sustainability initiative targeting 6,000 farmers affected by a devastating blight epidemic.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Messi Scores Hat-Trick in 200th Cap as Argentina Dominates Algeria

Lionel Messi netted three goals in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup opening win, marking his sixth tournament appearance and equalling a scoring record.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Tinubu Hails Oyebanji's Ekiti Re-election as Mandate for Stability

President Tinubu congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his Ekiti victory, calling it evidence of voter confidence in continuity and development-focused leadership.

Lifestyle·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Nigerian Leaders Honour Fathers as Nation Marks 2026 Father's Day

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Natasha Akpoti, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara paid tribute to fathers across Nigeria on June 21, recognising their role in…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Re-election with 319,224 Votes, Sweeps All 16 LGAs

APC's Biodun Oyebanji secured a second term as Ekiti governor, defeating PDP's Wole Oluyede and ADC's Dare Bejide in Saturday's election.

Lifestyle·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

NSCDC, FG intensify push to end conflict-related sexual violence

Nigeria's security and government agencies pledge stronger protections for survivors and accountability for perpetrators of conflict-linked sexual abuse.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC's Rabiu Garba Aiki Wins Kebbi State Assembly By-Election

The All Progressives Congress candidate won the Zuru State Constituency seat with 4,887 votes in Saturday's peaceful but sparsely attended election.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Igboho Issues Two-Hour Ultimatum to Fulani Leaders Over Oyo Kidnappings

Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho demanded the release of abducted residents in Oyo State, accusing Fulani community members of orchestrating kidnappings.

Sports·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

AFN Reschedules Commonwealth Games Trials to June 21-23 Over Weather Delays

Nigeria's athletics federation postponed selection trials for the 2026 Glasgow Games by one day due to travel disruptions affecting athletes returning from…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Atiku's Team Says Amaechi VP Unveiling Delayed by Travel Schedule

Atiku Abubakar's spokesman attributed the postponement of Rotimi Amaechi's formal presentation as ADC running mate to the presidential candidate's business…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC's Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress has been declared winner of the Ondo South senatorial by-election with 68,474 votes.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Secures Ekiti Governorship Win Across Multiple LGAs

Governor Biodun Oyebanji wins Ekiti State governorship election across four local government areas, defeating PDP and ADC challengers.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

FG releases ₦21.2m per state for Ebola outbreak response

Federal Government approves disease surveillance funds to all states, with half of allocation disbursed immediately to strengthen health emergency preparedness.