Latest News In Nigeria, June 26, 2022: Top 10 Headlines For Sunday

Welcome to AllNews morning roundup of the top 10 latest Nigerian news today, Sunday, June 26, 2022.

NECO To Commence School-Based SSCE On June 27

The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced that the 2022 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) would commence on Monday, June 27, 2022.

The announcement was made in a press statement released by the examination body in a tweet by Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani on Saturday. Read more here.

World's Worst Liveable Cities: Lagos Ranked Second-Worst On Earth

Nigeria's commercial capital city, Lagos has been ranked the second-worst liveable city in the world by the global business intelligence, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

EIU in its recent publication ranked Lagos 171 out of 172 countries in the list of its global liveable cities on the planet. Read more here.

Bandits Raid Niger Community, Kill Three Vigilantes, Abduct Residents

Armed bandits have attacked a community in Lapai local government area of Niger State, killing three vigilantes, including their Commander, Danladi Dobbo, while others sustained injuries.

Per reports, scores of residents in the area were also abducted in the unfortunate incident which took place on Friday. Read more here.

Wizkid: Tania Omotayo Spills Details On Relationship With Singer [Video]

Nigerian socialite and entrepreneur Tania Omotayo has shared details about her relationship with singer Wizkid.

Omotayo and the renowned artiste were romantically involved from 2011 to 2016 and they went separate ways when the latter impregnated his second baby mama. Read more here.

Mbaka: Pope Francis Condemns Attack on Enugu Bishop

Pope Francis has condemned the attack on Bishop of Enugu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga by members of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka's Adoration Ministery.

The attack on the bishop followed the directive to Catholics in the Diocese to stop attending Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry in Enugu. Read more here.

Minamino Leaves Liverpool Permanently For French Side Monaco

Japanese forward Takumi Minamino has decided to leave Liverpool permanently for French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

Minamino was sent out on loan to Southampton during the 2020-21 season to get more game time and experience. Read more here.

Amber Heard Announces She Will Appeal Trial Verdict

Amber Heard has issued a statement after her and Johnny Depp's attorneys failed to reach a last-minute settlement on Friday.

As the legal battle could lead to a lengthy and costly appeal process, Heard's rep hinted at the Aquaman star’s further plans to file an appeal. Read more here.

Zoho Opens Office In Nigeria, Launches Platform To Help Businesses

An IT support firm, Zoho Global Technology Company, has launched a platform to help small businesses transform digitally.

The platform tagged: Zoho Africa Digital Enabler coincided with the opening of the company’s first office in Nigeria late on Friday in Lagos. Read more here.

China Records Zero COVID-19 Case For First Time Since March

China has reported zero new COVID-19 infections for the first time since March.

The country is the last major economy committed to a zero-COVID strategy, with restrictions aimed at stamping out all infections including lockdowns, mass testing and long quarantine periods. Read more here.

Man Arrested For Raping 75-Year-Old Woman In Anambra

Police in Anambra State have arrested one Sunday Nwadiagba for allegedly raping a 75-year-old woman on her farm.

The ugly incident occurred on Friday evening in Nkwelle -Awkuzu in Oyi local government area. Read more here.

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