Afternoon recap: Three security operatives killed in NIPSS attack, Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price, other top stories
June 16, 2026 4:39 pm
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From the confirmation by the Plateau State Police Command that three security operatives were killed in an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, in the early hours of Monday, to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s reduction of the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, by N75 per litre, and the emergence of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his inspirational performance against Spain, which earned him global recognition and a massive increase in social media followers, the day was marked by security concerns, economic developments and sporting milestones across Nigeria and beyond.
Below is your complete afternoon roundup:
1. Police confirm three security operatives killed in NIPSS gunmen attack
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that three security operatives were killed in an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, in the early hours of Monday.
In an information update in Jos on Tuesday, signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the command disclosed that security has been beefed up around the facility following the attack.
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2. Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75/litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by N75 per litre
In a circular to fuel marketers on Monday, the refinery said the adjustment followed the de-escalation of the tension in the Middle East, which had impacted energy prices in the past three months.
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3. Edo demolishes building linked to suspected ritualists
The Edo State Government on Monday demolished a building allegedly linked to cultism and ritual activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state.
Another property was also sealed off in a renewed crackdown on crime and criminal networks.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s media aide, Patrick Ebojele, the operation was carried out under “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists” and involved the Edo State Security Corps, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies under the supervision of senior security officials attached to the governor.
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4. Makinde vows to safely rescue abducted Oyo students, teachers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in the state will be rescued, saying the government is doing everything possible to secure their release.
Makinde gave the assurance while addressing social media influencer VeryDarkMan and other protesters at the Oyo State Government House in a video circulating on Tuesday.
Speaking on the incident, the governor said he was personally distressed by the abduction, noting that the victims, who include nursery and primary school pupils, had been in captivity for over a month.
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5. From 50k to 7.6 million: Cape Verde goalkeeper’s Instagram explodes after Spain draw
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his inspirational display against Spain earned him global recognition and a massive increase in social media followers.
The veteran goalkeeper’s Instagram following surged from just over 50,000 before Cape Verde’s opening World Cup match against Spain to more than 7.6 million within 24 hours of the encounter.
Vozinha played a pivotal role as World Cup debutants Cape Verde stunned football fans by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, securing the nation’s first-ever point at the global tournament.
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