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Climate & Environment

DeBriefed 26 June 2026: Heat records broken across Europe | London climate action week | Introducing ‘Project Cosmos’

July 1, 2026

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Record Europe heat HOTTEST EVER: The UK broke its temperature record for June twice this week, while France recorded its hottest day ever two days in a row, reported the Guardian. The Times reported that temperatures reached […]

Climate & Environment

Guest post: Climate change has caused one-fifth of Pine Island glacier retreat

July 1, 2026

The Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in the world. Alongside its neighbour, the Thwaites glacier, it is responsible for almost half the sea level rise caused by melting ice sheets in Antarctica. Scientists know the West Antarctic ice sheet – which includes Thwaites and Pine Island – is […]

Climate & Environment

Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025

July 1, 2026

Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute statistical review of world energy. Outside the Covid pandemic, it was also the first year ever in which wind and solar, when combined, contributed more new energy than any of the individual fossil fuels. The findings […]

Climate & Environment

When the right promotes heat-stress denial, ask yourself this: whose children’s lives is it willing to risk? | George Monbiot

July 1, 2026

The class politics of extreme heat are very real and very dangerous – but that doesn’t stop the billionaire press from peddling its agenda Every time you think the idiocy has hit rock bottom, it discovers a new level. It turns out there’s an even deeper hole you can dig for yourself than climate-science denial: […]

Foreign

Trump earned over $1 bn from crypto ventures in 2025

July 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday. According to the 927-page document released Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics, Trump received nearly $550 million from his ties to the startup World […]

Nigeria

Taraba lawyer issues final demand to TSIEC over alleged councillorship vacancy

July 1, 2026

A human rights lawyer and public interest litigator, Barrister Bilyaminu Lukman Maihanchi, has issued a final seven-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission,TSIEC, demanding the declaration of vacancy in the office of the Councillor representing Turaki ‘A’ Ward in Jalingo Local Government Council and the conduct of a by-election. The lawyer stated that […]

Nigeria

Lagos Sues for Calm after Flash Floods, Sanwo-Olu Approves Immediate Dredging

July 1, 2026

Lagos State Government appealed for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks. In the aftermath of the floods, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved immediate dredging maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state. Speaking against the backdrop of the heavy […]

Nigeria

Afenifere Hails Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, IGP, CPs over Anti-Kidnapping, Banditry Efforts

July 1, 2026

James Sowole in Abeokuta Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba organisation, has commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun […]

Nigeria

How two separate road crashes in Kebbi claimed 23 lives

July 1, 2026

At least 23 people have lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Kebbi State, throwing families and communities in both Kebbi and Sokoto states into mourning. The victims included five youths from the Ambursa area of Birnin Kebbi who died while travelling to a friendly football match, and 18 travellers from Sokoto State […]

Nigeria

Transfer: ‘Embarrassing, unacceptable’ – Alan Shearer angered by Chelsea’s bid for Granit Xhaka

July 1, 2026

Former Premier League goal king, Alan Shearer, has slammed the Chelsea board for their ’embarrassing’ bid for Sunderland’s star player and former Arsenal captain, Granit Xhaka. Xhaka has become a target for the incoming Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, who previously worked with the midfielder during their time at Bayer Leverkusen. Together, Alonso and Xhaka played […]

Nigeria

Lagos govt threatens to revoke delayed housing contracts

July 1, 2026

Lagos State Government has warned contractors handling ongoing state housing projects to speed up construction work or risk losing their contracts. Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, issued the warning during an inspection tour of the housing projects at Abraham Adesanya Extension, a Joint Venture development, and the Sangotedo Housing Scheme Phase 2. Akinderu-Fatai stated that […]

Nigeria

Obeagwe: Anambra riverine community worships alligator as god

July 1, 2026

By Vincent Ujumadu OBEAGWE is a riverine community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State. It has a unique culture which has not been abandoned despite modernity. In this community, the people revere the Alligator, a semi-aquatic animal which they believe protects them and wards off external aggressors when necessary. The people are mainly […]

Nigeria

Distressed Enugu community cries out over 30-year uncompleted bridge

July 1, 2026

…Laments no government presence in 2 autonomous communities that make up community By Steve Oko For more than three decades, the people of Mgbidi community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have struggled to complete a bridge project they conceived and funded through communal efforts. Today, the abandoned structure stands as a painful […]

Nigeria

Borno school attack: 37 children still missing — Parents

July 1, 2026

No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students. Recall that terrorists attacked the school about 9a.m., while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council examination, killing two teachers and abducting […]

Nigeria

LEADERSHIP: WHY PRESENCE ON THE GROUND MATTERS

July 1, 2026

In every organization, whether public or private, leadership ultimately revolves around one fundamental question: how can leaders ensure that plans are translated into results? For decades, leadership has been associated with the image of executives seated behind large desks, reviewing reports, attending meetings, and issuing directives. While these functions remain important, experience has consistently shown […]

Nigeria

Forgotten for decades: Community bemoans govt neglect, broken promises, insecurity

July 1, 2026

By Chinedu Adonu For decades, the people of Umabor Eha-Alumonah in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated […]

Nigeria

MFM trains 130 counsellors to tackle rising teen drug abuse

July 1, 2026

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Drug Day the Mountain Top Rehabilitation Centre (MTRC), the addiction prevention and treatment arm of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, trained 130 guidance counsellors from government secondary schools across Lagos in substance use prevention, early identification, counselling and referral systems. The two-day event, aimed at tackling the […]

Climate & Environment

‘Is there a way out of this mess?’: Your questions answered on Europe’s week of hellish heat

June 30, 2026

As the the shocking heatwave continues, our European environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan answered your questions about which countries have responded best, who is being held to account, and why people are surprised after decades of warnings sloth_101 asks: Most reports still talk about this issue in terms of “records”? Technically, that might be correct but […]

Nigeria

UNICROSS ASUU, C/River govt set for crunch meeting over strike

June 30, 2026

…We won’t back down till all our demands are met – ASUU By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR After 45 days of a crippling strike that has shut down academic activities at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says it is set to meet with the state government as […]

Nigeria

World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme Okays $27m Incentives for Performing States

June 30, 2026

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The World Bank-supported HOPE Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, is set to disburse $27 million as performance-based incentives to states which successfully achieved the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World […]

Nigeria

2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INEC’s registration of ADA

June 30, 2026

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to set aside the order mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The six grounds of appeal were lodged before the appellate […]

Nigeria

Lagos evacuates occupants of four-storey building over fear of collapse

June 30, 2026

The Lagos State Government has evacuated residents and business owners from a distressed four-storey building on Lagos Island after officials discovered serious structural defects that could lead to a building collapse and endanger lives and property. The evacuation was carried out by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, at the building located at No. […]

Nigeria

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

June 30, 2026

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country’s most fiercely contested culture-war battles. The decision allows Idaho, West Virginia and more than two dozen other Republican-led states to enforce measures requiring students […]

Nigeria

APC Group slams Ondo protest, accuses Aiyedatiwa camp of fueling crisis

June 30, 2026

— Governor distances self from demonstration By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Democratic Integrity Network, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned Monday’s protest by some women and youths in Ondo State over the National Assembly candidates’ list ratified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing it as a staged attempt […]

Nigeria

Amotekun nabs father, 3 sons for kdnapping in Ondo

June 30, 2026

—Rescues victim, recovers ransom By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun, has arrested a 56-year-old man, Iliasu, and his three sons for alleged kidnapping in Oba-Akoko, Akoko South-West LGA. Briefing newsmen in Akure, the Amotekun Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who parading 28 suspects arrested for various offences, said that the victim […]

Nigeria

Afenifere commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP, CPs over anti-terrorism effort

June 30, 2026

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and […]

Nigeria

Kebbi APC stakeholders criticise Senator Maidoki, dismiss victimisation claims

June 30, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State have criticised Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, over his recent comments on security and political developments in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the stakeholders accused the senator of making what they described as misleading remarks and alleged that he […]

Nigeria

Remi Tinubu defends ‘akara’ comments, says FG supports tomato, pepper sellers

June 30, 2026

First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks about small-scale businesses, clarifying that the federal government’s economic empowerment programme is designed to support a wide range of petty traders and not only akara sellers. She made the clarification on Monday during the inauguration of the newly completed Abubakar Maje Haruna Hall at the […]

Nigeria

We know nothing about warehouse raided by DSS – Taraba SEMA

June 30, 2026

The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency, TSEMA, has distanced itself from a reported operation by the Department of State Services, DSS, at a warehouse in Jalingo, denying any involvement with the facility or the relief materials reportedly discovered there. In a statement issued on Monday, the agency said it neither stored nor authorized the storage […]

Nigeria

Abia intensifies search for abducted pupils, reaches out to neighbouring states

June 29, 2026

By Steve Oko Abia State Government has intensified efforts to rescue two school pupils allegedly abducted by a tricycle operator in Umuosu Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, saying it has expanded its security network beyond the state’s borders in the search for the children. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Security, […]

Foreign

Doctors in England accept pay deal to end strikes

June 29, 2026

Doctors in England have voted to accept a pay and conditions offer, the UK government announced on Monday, bringing to an end a year of strike action. The so-called resident doctors — those below consultant level — have accepted an average 6.6 percent pay uplift to be implemented by April 2027. The deal will mean medics’ […]

Nigeria

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru reshuffles cabinet

June 29, 2026

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has made a major cabinet reshuffle, with several commissioners redeployed to new ministries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and consolidating of his achievements in the last three years in the office. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Ikeuwa Omebeh who announced the […]

Nigeria

ASUU tackles Soludo, Uzodinma over non-implementation of 2025 FG agreement

June 29, 2026

By Vincent Ujumadu The Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the governors of Anambra and Imo states, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Senator Hope Uzodinma, of failing to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement aimed at improving lecturers’ welfare and the quality of university education. Speaking at a press conference […]

Nigeria

Data privacy: WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

June 29, 2026

By Juliet Umeh Meta’s messaging platform, WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to initiate conversations without revealing their phone numbers, in a move aimed at enhancing privacy and giving users greater control over their personal information. The platform on Monday, June 29, began rolling out username reservations globally ahead of the […]

Nigeria

Delta govt hunts contractor, consultant over seven years abandoned school project

June 29, 2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has lamented how abandoned project of Technical College, Irri, in Isoko South local government area, has prevented admission of students this year The governor, who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the school, lamented that the contract, awarded in 2019, had remained unfinished after seven years. While describing the delay […]

Nigeria

Police launch manhunt after terrorists abduct NECO candidates in Borno

June 29, 2026

Security agencies have launched a manhunt for suspected terrorists who abducted an unspecified number of students sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams during an attack on a secondary school in Borno State. The attack occurred on Monday morning at Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, when armed men believed to be […]

Nigeria

Gov Oborevwori summons contractor, consultant over delay in project execution

June 29, 2026

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has summoned the contractor and project consultant handling the Technical College, Irri, in the Isoko South Local Government Area of the state over alleged incompetence and a shoddy job. The governor, who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the college on Monday, described the delay in the project execution as […]

Nigeria

Stakeholders push for green jobs, skills development policy in Akwa Ibom

June 29, 2026

Stakeholders have appealed to Akwa Ibom State Government to develop state climate change policy and make green skills development, green jobs and the circular economy among the key pillars. They noted that such a policy would facilitate the transitioning of the state into a green economy. This was contained in a communique issued at the […]

Nigeria

Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development

June 29, 2026

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in the newly elected local government chairpersons, urging them to prioritise grassroots development, strengthen security and provide responsive leadership to their communities. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the governor described local governments as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing their vital role in […]

Nigeria

EPL: Maresca told us he wants to replace Guardiola – Chelsea release statement

June 29, 2026

Chelsea have released a statement in which they blamed former manager, Enzo Maresca, for how the 2025/2026 campaign unravelled. The Blues claimed Maresca informed the club that he is keen to replace Guardiola at Manchester City. This eventually led to the Italian’s resigning in December 2025. Guardiola himself left City at the end of the […]

Nigeria

One killed, another injured in shooting at California World Cup fan zone

June 29, 2026

One person was killed and another was left critically injured after a shooting at San Pedro Square, a popular entertainment district in San Jose, California, on Sunday, authorities said. The shooting occurred at a venue that has been serving as a FIFA World Cup fan zone during the ongoing tournament. However, police clarified that no […]

Nigeria

Security operatives foil attempted intrusion into NIPSS in Plateau

June 29, 2026

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Security operatives have foiled an attempted intrusion by suspected gunmen into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday when security personnel on duty reportedly detected suspicious movements around the […]

Nigeria

Police foil robbery attack in Uyo, arrest suspect

June 29, 2026

Operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the weekend foiled a robbery operation at Ikot Okubo village in Uyo Local Government Area, arrested one suspect and recovered locally fabricated firearm. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon John, in a statement in Uyo on Monday said the intervention was made following a distress call from a concerned […]

Nigeria

Resident killed in suspected gang attack on Kano community

June 29, 2026

A young man, identified as Umar Halilu Babatuwa, has died after sustaining severe injuries in a suspected gang attack along the stretch between Dan Agundi and Nassarawa areas of Kano metropolis on Sunday night. Speaking to DAILY POST, Umar’s elder brother, Aliyu Halilu, said the deceased left their family house in Dan Agundi at about […]

Nigeria

Police rescue four abducted minors from suspected kidnappers in Yobe

June 29, 2026

Yobe State Police Command has rescued four young girls from an attempted kidnapping in Fika Local Government Area, with the Commissioner of Police pledging to track down the fleeing members of the criminal gang. The incident occurred on Saturday, 28th June, 2026, at about 2:23 p.m. when unidentified gunmen attacked Didim Village, Fika, and abducted […]

Nigeria

Oyo forest ambush: Sunday Igboho confirms recovery of injured ‘Iru Ekun’ operatives

June 29, 2026

By Adeola Badru Yoruba Nation advocate Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has confirmed that members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, who sustained injuries during an ambush by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State, have fully recovered. Igboho disclosed this in a video message released, where he dismissed […]

Nigeria

INEC intensifies security plans ahead of Osun governorship poll

June 29, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that extensive risk assessments and collaboration with security agencies are central to its plans for a peaceful governorship poll in Osun State. The Commission also revealed that it is seeking collaboration with security agencies to step up security preparations for the August 15 governorship election in the […]

Nigeria

Fish out killers of Benue MACBAN chairman, friend – MURIC tells security agencies

June 29, 2026

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised security agencies to fish out the killers of Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad and his friend. MURIC in a statement demanded immediate, thorough and transparent investigation of the circumstances surrounding the killing of the duo. Muhammad, until his death, was the Benue State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association […]

Nigeria

Police arrest two for faking kidnap to extort family members

June 29, 2026

Edo State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnap scheme aimed at extorting N4 million from the family members of one of the suspects. The suspects, identified as Lucky Alabi, 48, and Taiye Enahoro, 37, both from Uneme Akpama Community, were apprehended by operatives attached to the Igarra Division following […]

Nigeria

Eight dead, 17 injured in Katsina road crash

June 29, 2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina Sector Command, has confirmed that eight travellers have died in a fatal road accident, while 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries along the Funtua-Katsina Highway in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. It said the accident occurred at about 1:32 pm on Sunday at Layin Kukah along the Funtua–Katsina […]

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