Nigeria News - June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)Latest News On 03 June 2026, Wednesday Nigeria Customs Launches World Bank‑Backed Post‑Clearance Audit Mission04/06/2026 00:53:00 NUPRC secures presidential approval for 2026 licensing round04/06/2026 00:52:00 World Bank Highlights Progress in West Africa Power Integration and Access Programme04/06/2026 00:52:00 Grimaldi Agency Nigeria Clarifies Reports on Sale of Empty Shipping Containers, Denies Selling 2,500 Containers04/06/2026 00:41:00 Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Endorse Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader03/06/2026 23:30:00 Nigeria Stock Market Loses N2.28trn as Profit-Taking Activity Persists03/06/2026 23:28:00 Six Burnt To Death In Adamawa Auto Accident03/06/2026 23:21:00 NLC Backs Teachers’ Action, Seeks Action Over Insecurity03/06/2026 23:21:00 61 opposition Reps endorse Ugochinyere for minority leadership seat03/06/2026 23:19:00 Ukraine war: Zelensky ready for direct negotiations with Putin03/06/2026 23:16:00 Nigeria's Super Eagles denied morale-boosting win in dramatic friendly against Poland03/06/2026 23:09:00 Ondo State Security Agency Debunks Reports of Bandit Attacks03/06/2026 23:09:00 Nigeria's Disability Rights Advocates Urge Swift Implementation of GDS Commitments03/06/2026 23:09:00 Nigeria seeks stronger UK investment ties at London Stock Exchange event03/06/2026 23:09:00 Naira Extends Third-Day Gain Against Dollar as Forex Reserves Rise03/06/2026 22:53:00 Five abductees in Kwara community feared dead in bandits captivity03/06/2026 22:53:00 UCDA demolishes shanties in Umuahia, says they were hideouts for criminals03/06/2026 22:53:00 Super Eagles held to late draw by Poland in friendly match03/06/2026 22:51:00 N4.29 billion foreign exchange fraud: UBA, others arraignment stalls again03/06/2026 22:42:00 Insecurity: 'Service chiefs must account for resources spent'03/06/2026 22:36:00 Kwara State Police Arrests Kidnapping Syndicate Leader and Recovers Firearms03/06/2026 22:36:00 EFCC arraigns Oil firm MD over alleged N691.7m corruption and money laundering03/06/2026 22:36:00 NSCDC secures conviction of four oil pipeline vandals in Delta State03/06/2026 22:27:00 PSG Wins Second Consecutive Champions League Title in Budapest Final03/06/2026 22:27:00 FG deploys eight gun trucks to boost fight against illegal mining03/06/2026 22:27:00 Super Eagles Held to 2-2 Draw by Poland in International Friendly03/06/2026 22:25:00 Kaduna Governor Enacts Trio of Reform Laws on Energy, Agriculture and Climate Change03/06/2026 22:20:00 Yinka Alaseyori apologises to Nigerians over remarks on abducted Oyo school children [VIDEO]03/06/2026 22:13:00 Nigerian govt outlines measures to reduce current 90% importation of medical equipment in West Africa03/06/2026 22:13:00 Court adjourns to June 8 for hearing of suit challenging ADC interim leadership03/06/2026 22:13:00 Senate passes bill to establish Microbiology Council of Nigeria03/06/2026 22:13:00 Judge adjourns Giwa forgery trial after defence lawyer leaves court03/06/2026 22:13:00 Emir Sanusi suspends Kano village head over alleged illegal sale of farmland03/06/2026 22:13:00 Abia installs vehicles inspection centres to prevent accidents, checkmate rickety vehicles03/06/2026 22:12:00 We stopped another terror attack, they wanted to bomb Govt House — Aiyedatiwa03/06/2026 22:12:00 Police nab suspected kidnap kingpin in Kwara, recover two rifles03/06/2026 22:11:00 Nigerian envoy counters Buratai's criticism of security agencies' capabilities03/06/2026 22:06:00 ‘You Can’t Stop Me!’ — Jonathan Challenges Lawsuit Stopping His 2027 Presidential Return03/06/2026 22:05:00 Nigerian Army Boosts Welfare With Increased Allowances and Expanded Flight Programme03/06/2026 22:05:00 Mswati's eSwatini: Defined by fear and silence; propped by renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo03/06/2026 21:54:00 Slot Systems Expands Service Portfolio with FUJIFILM, Lebara, CubeCover Partnerships03/06/2026 21:50:00 18 World Cup kits may not be worn during tournament03/06/2026 21:50:00 Ogun seals industry over alleged discharge of wastewater into community river03/06/2026 21:48:00 Insecurity: South-West Govs Working, Collaborating To Secure Region, Says Aiyedatiwa03/06/2026 21:48:00 Soludo pledges to give Nnewi attention to reclaim place as industrial nerve centre03/06/2026 21:48:00 Senate rejects move to probe military spending amid rising insecurity03/06/2026 21:48:00 Delta govt threatens to prosecute illegal revenue collectors03/06/2026 21:48:00 Oyo Police confirm attack on immigration officers, stealing of G3 rifle, ammunition03/06/2026 21:48:00 Kuje Prison calls oil magnate as EFCC arraigns him over alleged N691m fraud03/06/2026 21:48:00 Obidient Movement Lobbies for Southern Kaduna Governorship Ticket in NDC03/06/2026 21:47:00 Accord Party Denies Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as 2027 Presidential Candidate, Cites Missed Deadline03/06/2026 21:47:00 Kebbi State House of Assembly Elects New Speaker After Two-Month Vacancy03/06/2026 21:47:00 Three APC Ex-Lawmakers Resign in Osun State03/06/2026 21:47:00 Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege accuses Delta State government of wasting N3.15 trillion with little development to show, declares support for Peter Obi ahead of 2027 presidential election03/06/2026 21:32:00 Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr featured on FIFA World Cup 2026 official album03/06/2026 21:32:00 Turaki Faction Demands INEC Withdraw Recognition of PDP Caretaker Committee after Appeal Court Ruling03/06/2026 21:30:00 Crypto Market Mixed Signals: XRP, ICP Struggle While BlockDAG Shines03/06/2026 21:25:00 Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc Converts to Regional Commercial Bank03/06/2026 21:16:00 You can’t pray away bad roads, bandits, Nollywood actress Njoku tells Christians03/06/2026 21:16:00 Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Malaria Elimination Agency03/06/2026 21:09:00 SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria’s maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy03/06/2026 21:07:00 Peter Obi Appeals to NDC Aspirants to Accept Primary Results, Strengthen Party03/06/2026 20:58:00 Premier League Heads into Hectic Off-Season Amid World Cup and Transfers03/06/2026 20:57:00 Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on new UN role03/06/2026 20:43:00 Nigeria's maritime university upgrade stalls as billions flow into repealed academy03/06/2026 20:42:00 Bayelsa Media Aide Resigns Amid Allegations of Switching to Opposition Party03/06/2026 20:42:00 BREAKING: ‘I've Endured Enough’ – Aisha Yesufu Blows Hot at NDC Secretariat [VIDEO]03/06/2026 20:26:00 FULL LIST: Top seven African players to watch at 2026 World Cup03/06/2026 20:23:00 Edo Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper Linked to Abduction of Three Women03/06/2026 20:17:00 Police Bust Illegal Gun Factory In Akwa Ibom03/06/2026 20:17:00 Trump To Attend Upcoming NATO Summit In Turkey03/06/2026 20:17:00 Oyo Police Launch Investigation into Immigration Office Invasion03/06/2026 20:15:00 Lack of Integrity Remains Heart of Nigeria's Governance Challenges03/06/2026 20:15:00 Nigerian Music Stars to Feature on 2026 FIFA World Cup Official Album03/06/2026 20:14:00 The Shenzhen playbook: Why infrastructure matters more than tax holidays, By Damilola Aina03/06/2026 19:55:00 CBN approves conversion of Abbey Mortgage Bank to regional commercial bank03/06/2026 19:55:00 Oyo lawmakers reject negotiations with kidnappers, demand victims' rescue03/06/2026 19:54:00 Bello El-Rufai Condemns Rising Abductions in Nigeria03/06/2026 19:53:00 JUST IN: How Babachir Lawal Tried to Rig ADC Primary for Hayatu-Deen — Returning Officer03/06/2026 19:53:00 South Africa Police Warn Against Anti-Migrant Violence03/06/2026 19:45:00 Nigerian Teachers Union Protests for Release of Abducted Students and Teachers in Borno03/06/2026 19:45:00 Edo Police Deny Kidnapping Report at Green Park Academy, Alert Public to False Information03/06/2026 19:37:00 Nigeria, African leaders woo UK investors at London stock exchange03/06/2026 19:37:00 Nestoil Disputes Receiver/Manager Authority After Supreme Court Nullifies Asset Freeze03/06/2026 19:32:00 Reps demand rescue of abducted Ekiti worshippers, seek stronger security measures03/06/2026 19:32:00 Uba Sani signs laws to transform energy, agriculture, climate policy03/06/2026 19:32:00 Emeka Ike’s lawyers slam INEC, threaten action against Lere Olayinka03/06/2026 19:32:00 Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure03/06/2026 19:31:00 Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover body of abducted woman03/06/2026 19:31:00 Nigeria Unveils Industrial-Scale Meth Lab Valued at $363 Million03/06/2026 19:30:00 Man Dies After Falling into Well While Retrieving Mobile Phone in Kano03/06/2026 19:26:00 Fewer ex-convicts are returning to prison as reforms show results — FG03/06/2026 19:26:00 US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Support Counter-Terror Operations03/06/2026 19:21:00 Accord Party Denies Reports of Presidential Candidate for 2027 Election03/06/2026 19:21:00 Mensik Beats Fonseca To Reach French Open Semi-Finals03/06/2026 19:14:00 Salihu Dangoje Emerges Kebbi Assembly Speaker03/06/2026 19:13:00 Akwa Ibom Launches Improved Cassava Varieties03/06/2026 19:13:00 Hajj: Airlift Of Nigerian Pilgrims Begins Today03/06/2026 19:13:00 Police Debunk Reports Of Insecurity In Ogun03/06/2026 19:13:00 Saudi Economy ‘Resilient’ Despite Mideast War, Says IMF03/06/2026 19:13:00