1. Evidence Shows Nigeria Is Moving In The Right Direction – Akume
The federal government has declared that Nigeria is headed in the right direction under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
KeepLoss reports that the declaration was made on Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
According to him, while the government acknowledges the pain and challenges citizens are facing as a result of ongoing economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, every challenge will be surmounted, and the country will be better for it.
Akume submitted that recent economic indicators suggested improvements in key sectors and that the reforms will bear good fruit.
2. IGP Orders Nationwide Seizure Of Vehicles Without Number Plates
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police units across Nigeria to begin a nationwide operation targeting vehicles that are being driven without registration numbers or with plates that are hidden, damaged, or altered.
KeepLoss reports that he said such vehicles will now be stopped and taken away as part of efforts to improve security in the country.
According to Sahara Reporters, the directive was announced on Tuesday, with the police chief stating that security agencies have noticed an increase in the number of vehicles on roads without proper identification.
He said some motorists deliberately hide or tamper with their number plates to avoid being traced. According to him, this practice breaks the law and will no longer be allowed.
Disu explained that vehicle registration is not just for records but also plays a key role in fighting crime and supporting security work.
3. Labour Picks Date To Start Re-negotiation Of New National Minimum Wage
The organized labour has set July 2026 to commence the re-negotiation of a new National Minimum Wage with the federal government of Nigeria.
According to labour, the current ₦70,000 minimum wage is no longer realistic based on the current economic situation in the country.
The stand of the organized labour, made up of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), was made known during a joint press conference on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference, holding in Geneva Switzerland.
The organized labour also appreciated the fact that State Governors have realized that the current minimum wage is not sufficient to cater for the basic needs of workers but urged them not to be in a hurry to fix an amount and wait for the right process.
The workers’ union also commended the federal government for reinstating the payment of gratuity, but also asked the government to ensure that arrears are paid.
4. Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Ribadu Over Worsening Insecurity
The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation’s service chiefs over the worsening security situation across Nigeria.
KeepLoss reports that the resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Sulaiman Gumi.
The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings, bandit attacks, terrorism and other violent crimes across the country despite repeated assurances from security agencies and the Federal Government.
The House directed Ribadu and the service chiefs to appear before lawmakers to brief them on efforts being made to tackle insecurity.
The summons followed growing public outrage over recent attacks on schools in Oyo and Borno states, where dozens of pupils, teachers and school workers were abducted by armed groups.
Lawmakers said the briefing would help the House assess the current security strategy and determine further legislative action to protect lives and property.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has explained why the Commission filed appeals against two recent Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
According to INEC, the absence of coordinated electoral timelines would create uncertainty and undermine the Commission’s constitutional mandate.
KeepLoss reports that Prof. Amupitan disclosed this on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026, while delivering his opening remarks at the Second Quarterly Consultative Meeting with leaders of political parties held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The INEC Chairman told party leaders that in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026 — Youth Party v. INEC, delivered on 20 May 2026, the Federal High Court questioned certain timelines in the Commission’s timetable.
In a subsequent judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026 — Social Democratic Party (SDP) v. INEC, delivered on 26 May 2026, a separate court affirmed the Commission’s authority to issue an electoral timetable but nullified certain timelines relating to the nomination and substitution of candidates.
6. Ogun: Army Confirms Killing Of Soldier, Four Hostages
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a soldier and four hostages during an attempted abduction of Chinese expatriates in Magbon, Mowe, in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
KeepLoss reports that the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Major Idereghi Akari, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists.
Akari said one suspected kidnapper was killed during the operation, while another soldier and two police officers sustained gunshot injuries.
The Army spokesman said a joint security team comprising soldiers and police officers was responding to a distress call when it was ambushed by armed men suspected to be kidnappers.
He said the attack occurred around a dredging site where expatriate workers were operating. According to him, the ambush led to a gun battle, during which one of the attackers was neutralised.
The remaining suspects reportedly withdrew through the surrounding forest towards the Ogun River, taking five hostages as human shields to evade a Quick Response Force deployed as reinforcement.
Akari said the fleeing kidnappers later killed four of the hostages before escaping through the river channel in a boat.
He added that one of the hostages escaped and reported that the attackers took away the body of their slain accomplice.
7. EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Fresh Alleged ₦69.1 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned popular social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before a Lagos Special Offences Court over an alleged ₦69.15 million fraud.
The defendant was arraigned on Tuesday before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
According to the anti-graft agency, the alleged offences involve ₦69,150,000 said to belong to Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited.
At the commencement of proceedings, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, arguing that the defendant had been duly served with the charge.
However, defence counsel, Nkama Nneka, informed the court that the service of the charge had only recently been effected.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi held that the arraignment should proceed in accordance with the law, after which the charges were read to the defendant.
Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the charges.
8. ‘My Wife Told Me Two Of My Children Are Not Mine’ – Veteran Actor
Veteran Nigerian actor Abdul Salam Taofeek, popularly known as Tioruju Mondusi, has opened up about what he described as the most painful experience of his life.
KeepLoss reports that the actor spoke during an interview on the African A-List podcast, where he was asked whether there was anyone who had deeply hurt him and whom he had not forgiven.
Responding, Mondusi said the most painful experience of his life came from his late wife.
“The only person that did the most painful thing to me in life is my wife. The incident brought tears from my eyes. She’s late now, may God forgive her,” he said.
The actor said the incident happened about five years ago when he returned from a movie location and did not meet his wife at home.
According to him, she was nine months pregnant with their fifth child at the time.
9. ‘I Had Right Visa’ – Somali Referee Speaks Out After World Cup Dream Ends
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has spoken of his heartbreak after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that has ended his hopes of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Omar Artan, 34, who was set to become the first Somali referee to work at a World Cup finals, said he was turned away despite carrying valid travel documents and a visa.
“I am very, very disappointed,” Artan told the New York Times. “I’m just simply a referee who’s trying to live his dream, the biggest dream of my life, to come to the World Cup.”
The FIFA official said he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview upon arrival at Miami International Airport before being detained for several more hours and eventually placed on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey.
10. Wilfred Ndidi Backs Super Eagles Ahead Of Portugal Test
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal as another important benchmark in the team’s development under head coach Éric Chelle.
Nigeria will face the European giants in Leiria, Portugal, at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, with both sides using the encounter to fine-tune preparations for future competitions.
The Super Eagles head into the match in a confident mood after a six-game unbeaten run that has produced four wins and two draws. Chelle’s side has also lost just once in regulation time in 24 matches since the Franco-Malian took charge in January 2025.
Ndidi believes Portugal will provide the kind of challenge the Super Eagles need as the team continue their progress.
“It will be a very good test for us, we faced the first test against Poland, and Portugal is a great team with great players as well,” Ndidi told reporters on Tuesday.