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By Plus234Feed Editorial22 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.

Ekiti Voters Force EFCC Officials to Leave Polling Unit

Voters at Polling Unit 10 in Ward B, Iyin Ekiti, staged a confrontation that forced officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to leave the polling centre during Saturday's governorship election.

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

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.

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By Plus234Feed Editorial21 Jun 2026

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

The Independent National Electoral Commission declared a People's Democratic Party candidate the winner of the Rivers South-East senatorial by-election held on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Nigeria's top government figures marked Father's Day on June 21, 2026 by publicly acknowledging the contributions of fathers and father figures to the nation's families and communities.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Severe weather conditions affecting athletes in the United States prompted the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to reschedule its Commonwealth Games trials.

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

The African Democratic Congress has confirmed that former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi will serve as vice-presidential running mate to presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general election, though his official unveiling has been pushed back.

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.

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Jun 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Jun 2026

Kanu Dissolves IPOB's Third Administration; Edoziem Refuses to Step Down

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who leads the Indigenous People of Biafra, has declared the organization's third administration dissolved and characterized this determination as final and binding in law.