Kebbi

APC governors met in Kebbi and endorsed the continuation of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda beyond the 2027 general elections. The meeting reaffirmed their commitment to the agenda's goals.

Nigeria approved N1.7 trillion for a Kebbi section of the Sokoto-Badagry highway, awarding the $1.2 billion contract to Gilbert Chagoury's Hitech. The decision has reignited controversy over no-bid contracts.

Four individuals were arrested in Kebbi following a deadly clash between farmers and herders. They face charges including criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and culpable homicide.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of six bye-elections in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Rivers states, losing one seat in Rivers to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Police in Kebbi killed a suspected kidnap kingpin and rescued a victim during an operation. The action also resulted in the arrest of a gang member named Bube Tukur and the recovery of weapons linked to the criminal group.

Police in Kebbi arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement with Lakurawa terrorists, bandits, and Boko Haram-affiliated groups. The arrests were linked to activities associated with these criminal networks.

Troops engaged Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi's Dandi Local Government Area, recovering RPGs and explosives. The confrontation occurred near Dogon Daji on Sunday.

A protest led by Falana against insecurity and abductions in Nigeria coincided with a counter-rally in Lagos on June 12, Democracy Day. The demonstration focused on insecurity in Oyo, Zamfara, and Kebbi states.

Lawmakers, governors, and citizens are advocating for the establishment of state police due to a surge in kidnappings across several Nigerian states, including Oyo, Borno, Kebbi, Katsina, Kwara, Zamfara, and Niger.