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June 12 Honours: Tinubu Recognises Arthur Nwankwo, Faces Fresh Calls to Honour More Democracy Heroes. Osita Chidoka praises President’s move but urges fuller recognition of overlooked figures in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | June 12 Honours took centre stage on Nigeria’s Democracy Day as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to recognise late…

Rabe Abubakar Burial: Retired General Laid to Rest as Widow Regains Freedom. Widow regains freedom as grief and outrage deepen over the retired general’s death in kidnappers’ custody.   Katsina, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Rabe Abubakar burial was held on Saturday in Katsina State as family members, military officers, government officials and residents gathered to bid farewell to the former…

…‎Saraki warned that democracy becomes vulnerable when legislative institutions lose their independence. ‎LAGOS, NIGERIA- The iNews Time| Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that democracy is threatened when the legislature fails to carry out its constitutional responsibility of scrutinising the actions of the executive arm of government.   ‎Saraki made the remarks on Friday…

Domestic Violence Case: Ondo Police Arrest Woman for Alleged Attack on Husband. Suspect faces prosecution after neighbours report violent altercation that left husband seriously injured in Akure.   AKURE, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | A disturbing domestic violence case has emerged in Ondo State after operatives of the state Police Command arrested a middle-aged woman, Mary Olatunde, for allegedly…

‎…reacting to the incident, IPC Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, condemned the conduct of the officers involved. ‎OSUN, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police…

Democracy Day Message: Tinubu Calls on Nigerians to Keep Faith in the Nation. President tells citizens to remain committed to nation-building as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.   ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | President Bola Tinubu has used his Democracy Day message to urge Nigerians not to lose faith in the country, even in moments of criticism, disagreement…

‎…the bill’s consideration sparked brief controversy after Malam Bashir Usman objected to the timing of the debate. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture and address persistent insecurity across the…

Chinese Bridge Competition: UNIZIK Students Win National Championship. Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s Confucius Institute secures top three positions as national champion prepares for global finals in China.   AWKA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Chinese Bridge Competition witnessed a major triumph for students of the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) https://unizik.edu.ng,…

…describing June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history, Tinubu said the date symbolizes the nation’s commitment to democracy. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to the pro-democracy struggle that culminated in the return of democratic governance in the country.   The honours were…

‎…following deliberations, the Senate unanimously approved the bill for further legislative consideration. ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Senate on Tuesday took a major step toward regulating Nigeria’s growing digital asset sector by advancing a bill aimed at creating a comprehensive legal framework for virtual assets and related service providers. ‎ ‎The proposed legislation, sponsored by…

‎…INEC also expressed concern over increasing leadership disputes within political parties, describing them as unnecessary distractions. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will issue official access codes to political parties on June 26, 2026, enabling them to access the Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general…

‎…“people are packing out of this hostel. Gunmen invaded our hostel, injured many students, and stole their belongings.” ‎‎EBONYI, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| No fewer than 10 students of the College of Health Science Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are battling for their lives after gunmen stormed a student hostel and unleashed violence in the early hours of Tuesday.   ‎The…

Nigeria Insecurity Crisis: Reps Call for Immediate Action Against Bandits and Kidnappers. Lawmakers warn that worsening attacks on schools, communities and places of worship demand urgent executive action to restore public confidence.   ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Nigeria insecurity crisis took centre stage in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers called on President…

Middle East Peace Deal Nears Completion as Trump Signals Diplomatic Progress. US president says negotiations are nearing completion, but disputes over Lebanon and regional security continue to threaten progress.   WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES – The iNews Times | A proposed Middle East peace deal may be finalized within days, according to United States President Donald Trump, who expressed optimism…

Talay Riley Death: Police Launch Murder Investigation After East London Stabbing. Family confirms death of acclaimed songwriter as police launch murder investigation into fatal East London attack.   LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The iNews Times | The Talay Riley death has sent shockwaves through the music industry after the British-Nigerian singer and songwriter was fatally stabbed in East London,…

Solar Panel Permit Controversy: Lagos Clarifies Approval Policy for Housing Estates. Government says approval fees apply only in state-owned housing estates, but residents fear the policy could signal wider controls on renewable energy adoption.   LAGOS, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The solar panel permit controversy in Lagos has intensified following a viral video showing officials of the Lagos…

Solution Innovation District: Anambra Unveils Plan to Expand Digital Economy and Create Jobs. State government says next phase of SID will attract global firms, strengthen innovation ecosystems and accelerate youth employment.   AWKA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Solution Innovation District (SID) is set to play a bigger role in Anambra State’s economic transformation as the government unveils…