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 Libya's eastern government bans entry of nationals from four African countries Libya’s eastern-based government on Tuesday banned the entry of nationals of four African countries, a decision ​a government source said was due to a "reorganization ‌of foreign nationals’ entry to Libya". "Citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia are prohibited from entering Libyan territory through all land, sea, ​and air ports,” according to a decree by ​the parallel government in Libya’s second-largest city Benghazi, Reuters reported. The ⁠Benghazi-based government of Osama Hamad is allied to military ​commander Khalifa Haftar, who controls the east and large areas ​of southern Libya. The internationally recognized government of Abdulhamid Dbeibah, who came to power through a U.N.-backed process in 2021, is based in ​Tripoli. An eastern-based government source told Reuters that the decision ​is aimed at "reorganizing foreign nationals’ entry to Libya". The decision ...

 International Widows Day 2026: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Do Away With Dehumanising Traditional Practices First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu wants Nigerians to reaffirm support for widows across the country, Africa, and the world, urging them to do away with harmful traditional practices that are dehumanising to widows. In her message marking this year’s International Widow's Day with the theme “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows The African Perspectives. The First Lady says widows deserve to live free from discrimination, harmful practices, poverty, and exclusion. Harping on the need to protect widows with laws that uphold their human rights,  empower them through education, access to opportunities, and economic support to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope, she also urges members of the society to promote compassion, inclusion and policies that protect widows for a safer and more prosperous society.

 “TAKE ME TO COURT, NOT THE MEDIA” — ORTOM FIRES BACK AT ALIA OVER ₦139.8BN ALLEGATION. Former Governor Samuel Ortom has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over allegations that his administration misappropriated ₦139.8 billion, insisting all records remain available for scrutiny. Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom addressing journalists during an interaction in Makurdi where he challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over allegations of financial misappropriation. Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom addressing journalists during an interaction in Makurdi where he challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over allegations of financial misappropriation. | Credit: Photo: Samuel Ortom Media Office MAKURDI, Benue State — Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over allegations that his administration misappropriated ₦139.8 billion while in office. Speaking during a meeting wit...

 PRESS RELEASE EDO POLICE CRACKS VEGETABLE MARKET KIDNAPPING INCIDENT The Edo State Police Command wishes to update the general public on its breakthrough into the investigation of the kidnapping incident which occurred at vegetable market off Airport Road in Benin City on 14th June 2026. Following the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, and acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Edo, launched a coordinated operation which led to the arrest of one Marvelous Isaac, male, 32 years, on 18/6/2026 in a gun duel while another suspect identified simply as Precious (surname unknown) was neutralized in the process. Items recovered from the suspects included one Lexus RX 350 SUV with registration number EKP 848 AE, red in colour, which was confessed to have been used in the kidnapping operation; one pump-action shotgun; two live cartridges; a cash sum of ₦2,050,000; and one motorcycle. The operativ...

 IGP DISU RECEIVES NBA LEADERSHIP, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS AND POLICE-BAR COLLABORATION The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to advancing criminal justice reforms, strengthening professionalism, and deepening collaboration with critical stakeholders in the justice sector. The IGP made this known on Tuesday , 23rd June 2026, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.The NBA delegation included Abdul Mohammed, SAN; Sabastine Anya, First Vice President; Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, General Secretary; Barbara Omosun, Chief of Staff; Salamatu Sidi, NBA AED; Etaba Agbor; and Isaac Aduloju. The NBA President commended the Inspector-General for ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening professionalism and accountability within the Force and reaffirmed the ...

 EFCC Arrests Businessman for Alleged N30.8million Fraud in Enugu Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Onwughalu Chikodi Godwin, a 30-year old businessman for allegedly stealing vegetable oil belonging to a company, Bro-kenn Agro Allied Industries, worth N30, 853, 800. 00 (Thirty Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty-three Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira). The company, engaged in the refining and processing of vegetable oil,  alleged that Godwin, a major customer of the company, conspired with others at large to defraud the company the said sum, being the value of oil stolen from the factory between  January 9,  2024 and  May 26,  2025.  According to the counsel to the company,  Dr. Mazi Udegbulem,  the suspect and his cohorts fraudulently manipulated the refinery’s weighbridge system to facilitate and conceal their unlawful activities by filling jerry cans with water to ma...

 The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Tuesday 23rd June, 2026, sealed-off I-Fitness Gym, Jakande Round-about, Lekki Peninsula, Eti-Osa, Lagos, over indiscriminate discharge of raw sewage into public drains via pipe, thereby causing public nuisance and environmental pollution as well as endangering human health. Lagos State government reiterates the need for the public to adhere strictly to proper wastewater management practices, noting that any individual or organisation found contravening environmental regulations will be meted with appropriate sanctions and possible prosecution in accordance with the enabling laws. #CleanerLagos

 Thirteen individuals were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, for offences relating to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in contravention of environmental sanitation laws. The defendants pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them. Following their guilty pleas, the court convicted and sentenced each of them to three (3) months’ imprisonment. The convicted persons are: 1.Jamiu Abdulkareem 2.Nwosu Martin 3.Abduljamiu Wasiu 4.Habeeb Muhammed 5.Kolawole Elijah 6.Anum Musa 7.Adeniyi Jamiu 8.Taiwo Olaniyi 9.Ali Muhammed 10.Paul Yaya 11.Damilare Adebowale 12.Ojo Fatai 13.Abah Musa The convictions underscore the commitment of the Lagos State Government to enforcing environmental laws and maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all residents. #ZeroToleranceLagos