June 19 Morning Brief: N83bn Flood Fund, Ekiti Poll Prep & More
Good morning! Here are today’s top stories: The federal government approved N83.2bn to tackle flooding and urged states to boost agricultural exports for global markets. INEC has begun distributing sensitive materials ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election. The FG also released guidelines for implementing the new 2025 Tax Acts starting January 2026. The Information Minister called for closer media-security collaboration to curb unrest. In Lagos, the governor ordered a massive waste evacuation after refuse piles raised health concerns. A Presidential Task Force on Ebola was launched to maintain zero-case status. On the global front, the US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports. The APC praised President Tinubu and Minister Wike for commissioning a new Court of Appeal complex and judges’ housing in Abuja. Elsewhere, Nigerians paid tribute to Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo, and football fans await the full 2026/27 Premier League fixtures.
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