The Senate has passed the sum of N329,963,491,523 billion as Statutory budget for the Federal Capital Territory for the year 2021.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is encouraged by the resilience and innovation of young Nigerians across different sectors and is committed to doing more to support their growth and prosperity. 

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, be remanded at Department of State Service (DSS) facility, pending the determination of his trial.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday described threats made by militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) as unnecessary, noting that he has responded to their demand. 

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26.

Boko Haram and its breakaway faction, ISWAP have mended fences and jointly picked a new leader, called Aba Ibrahim Al-Hashimiyil AlKhuraishi.

The Federal Government, through the National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced processes towards digitalization and automation of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS). 

The National Coordinator of the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP), Chino Obiagwu has urged the Nigerian government to ensure the effective implementation of the Anti-Torture Act.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on July 6, arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged N900 million fraud.

The World Health Organization has stated that the COVID-19 Delta variant has been identified in at least 85 countries, and is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated populations.