June 26 in Nigerian History: Ritualists’ Den Found in Ikorodu, 123 Killed by Suspected Fulani Gunmen
On June 26, 2014, no fewer than 123 people who were killed during Fulani gunmen attacks in Sanga…
June 25 in Nigerian history: Yar’Adua Grants Amnesty to Niger Delta Militants
On June 25, 2008, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua proclaimed an unconditional presidential amnesty for all Niger Delta militants,…
How Insecurity Rewrote Sunday Igboho’s Story
Rising insecurity in southwest Nigeria has created space for non-state actors to step in — sometimes as partners…
June 24 in Nigerian history: Ibrahim Babangida annuls June 12 Poll
On June 24, 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the presidential election held, citing "irregularities" and halting the country's…
“Voter Apathy, Vote-Buying, Malpractice”: What Shaped Ekiti’s 2026 Governorship Poll
The June 20, 2026 Ekiti gubernatorial election has concluded. Eligible voters turned out and cast their ballots, with…
June 23 in Nigerian history: MKO Abiola was arrested for treason
On June 23, 1994, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election,…
June 22 in Nigerian history: Obasanjo, Deputy Charged With Plot to Topple Abacha Regime, Infamous World Cup Miss
June 22: Obasanjo, Deputy Charged With Plot to Topple Abacha Regime On June 22, 1995, Nigeria’s former military…
June 21 in Nigerian History: Magumeri’s Boko Haram attack, Historic Handover of 119 Benin Bronzes
On June 21, 2020, five people were killed in a deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Magumeri,…
Osun LG Crisis: How Federal High Court Ruling Ignited Fresh Tension Between APC and PDP Chairmen
The seemingly unending Osun LG crisis took another turn on June 15, 2026, after the Federal High Court…
June 20 in Nigerian History: Obasanjo, Bush Meet at White House to Deepen Ties
On Thursday, June 20, 2002, former President Olusegun Obasanjo held high-level talks with U.S. President George W. Bush…
June 19 in Nigerian history: Jos religious clashes leave 5 dead, 12 injured; UK PM David Cameron visits Nigeria
On June 19, 2011, British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Nigeria for a two-day visit focused on…
June 18: Adamawa CoS Dies in Makkah, Kidnapper Evans leads Police to Hideouts, Damboa Attack
On June 18, 2018, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abba Jimeta, Chief of Staff to Adamawa Governor Mohammed Jibrilla Bindow, died…
June 17 in Nigerian History: ‘Things Fall Apart’ By Chinua Achebe Was Published
On June 17, 1958, Heinemann published _Things Fall Apart_ by Chinua Achebe. It’s now the most widely read…
June 16 in Nigerian History: 2 killed, 33 vehicles destroyed in Abuja Police HQ Bombing
On June 16, 2011, a suicide car bombing at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja killed at…
June 15 in Nigerian history: How Olusegun Obasanjo Was Released From Yola Maximum Prison
On June 15, 1998, former President Olusegun Obasanjo was released from Yola Maximum Prison in Adamawa State. General…