Contact Info

  • ADDRESS: Omodunni Mansion, 13 Awujale St, Ijebu Ode 120101, Ogun State

  • PHONE: 08038708620
    09034533724

  • E-MAIL: info@skypenewsnaija.com.ng

Month: July 2026

Sport

Messi Hails ‘Special’ Victory as Argentina Reach World Cup Final

Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) Lionel Messi described Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England as “special” after the reigning champions booked their place in the 2026 […]

Breaking News

Final Batch of Nigerian Evacuees From South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The final batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following rising xenophobic tensions has arrived in Lagos. The returnees were flown into the country aboard an Air Peace aircraft, which touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 11:28 a.m. on Wednesday. Their arrival marks the conclusion of the Federal Government’s voluntary […]

Economy

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases to 15.91% in June

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, down from 15.93 per cent recorded in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The bureau, however, reported that food inflation rose to 17.52 per cent in June from […]

Breaking News

30–50% of Offences Do Not Deserve Imprisonment, Says Tunji-Ojo

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that between 30 and 50 per cent of offences committed by inmates in correctional facilities across Africa should not result in imprisonment. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Regional Conference on the Classification of Prisoners and the Use of Technology in Prisons in Africa, jointly […]

Breaking News

Nigeria’s Economy Making Steady Progress Despite Reform Challenges, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economy is making significant foundational progress despite the short-term hardships associated with his administration’s economic reforms. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer for Africa, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja. According to a […]

Judiciary

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) established the reasonable suspicion required under the […]

Breaking News

Sanwo-Olu Visits Flood-Hit Communities in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited flood-affected communities in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and engage with residents. The governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council, inspected the […]

Breaking News

Why Oyo Kidnap Rescue Strategy Cannot Be Replicated Everywhere in North — Ex-DSS Chief

A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has explained why the intelligence-led operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State cannot be applied in every kidnapping situation. Ngoshe said security operations are shaped by the unique circumstances surrounding each […]

Breaking News

FG, States, LGs Receive Higher Revenue as June Allocation Rises to ₦2.55tn

The Federal Government, state governments and local government councils have shared ₦2.55tn from June 2026 Federation Account revenue, representing a ₦250bn increase from the ₦2.3tn distributed in the previous month. The latest allocation reflects a 10.9 per cent month-on-month rise and continues the upward trend in federation revenue recorded so far this year. The ₦2.3tn […]

Breaking News

US Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Protection for Christians, IDPs

The United States has called on the Nigerian government to step up efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and facilitate the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their communities. The appeal was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during his visit to Abuja for discussions […]

About Us

Your trusted source for accurate, timely, and well-researched news from across Nigeria and beyond. We bring you the stories that matter — delivered with integrity, clarity, and purpose.

Email Us: info@skypenewsnaija.com.ng

Contact: 08038708620

SkypenewsNaija@2026. All Rights Reserved.