The Nigerian Inquirer

05/06/2026

Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS

• Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly.
• His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt.
• Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi.

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has elected Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje, representing Sakaba Constituency, as

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly. • His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt. • Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi. The Kebbi State House of Assembl...

05/06/2026

Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS

• A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case.
• The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts.
• The trial will proceed on a day-to-day basis after the court rejected an

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case. • The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts. • The trial will proceed on a day-to-day basis after the c...

05/06/2026

Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS

• House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature was forged on a document endorsing Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader.
• Ugochinyere denied the allegation, insisting Agbese personally signed the endorsement document.
• The disagreement triggered a shouting match among lawmakers, prompting Speaker Abbas Tajudeen to refer

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature was forged on a document endorsing Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader. • Ugochinyere denied the allegation, insisting Agbese personally signed the endorsement document. • The disagreeme...

05/06/2026

LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack in Lagos

KEY POINTS

• A Lagos State University student died after sustaining injuries during an armed robbery attack in Iba, Lagos.
• The victim, Boluwatife Joseph Otabor, had been receiving treatment before passing away on June 2.
• LASU has pledged support for the family and is working with security agencies to ensure those

KEY POINTS • A Lagos State University student died after sustaining injuries during an armed robbery attack in Iba, Lagos. • The victim, Boluwatife Joseph Otabor, had been receiving treatment before passing away on June 2. • LASU has pledged support for the family and is working with security ...

05/06/2026

Southern Kaduna Youths Protest Abandoned Road Projects in Kafanchan

KEY POINTS

Southern Kaduna youths staged a peaceful protest over abandoned road projects in Kafanchan, accusing Governor Uba Sani's administration of failing to fulfil campaign promises.
Protesters said incomplete roads, open drainage channels, and worsening erosion are threatening lives, homes, and public health.
Residents called on the Kaduna State Government

KEY POINTS Southern Kaduna youths staged a peaceful protest over abandoned road projects in Kafanchan, accusing Governor Uba Sani's administration of failing to fulfil campaign promises. Protesters said incomplete roads, open drainage channels, and worsening erosion are threatening lives, homes, and...

04/06/2026

Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda's son's death to October 8
The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

04/06/2026

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains
IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.