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UN rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States to reconsider its immigration practices for the football World Cup, after fans, a top referee and team officials found themselves barred from the tournament. A record 48 teams and millions of fans are descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first World Cup […]
By Steve Oko & Ugochukwu Alaribe, Stakeholders across the South-East have called for urgent, coordinated and community-driven strategies to confront rising insecurity in the region, as concerns mount over increasing cases of kidnapping and attacks on communities. A retired military officer, Major General Nwokoro Ijioma, has faulted what he described as the lack of decisive […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (US-Africom) have led to the elimination of more than 200 terrorists, including several high-ranking commanders, in Nigeria’s North-East. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a joint X Space engagement organised […]
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, grounded an aircraft that landed on a roadway in the Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba, the Delta State capital. NCAA stated that the private jet, which had four crew members on board, subsequently departed the location at approximately 11:02 am and returned to Lagos without obtaining the […]
A 23-year-old female Libya returnee, Endurance Daniel, on Wednesday recounted how she and other migrants drank their urine to survive due to lack of water in the desert. Daniel, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) upon return to Nigeria, said she travelled with 52 other migrants in a single vehicle, out […]
Abia State House of Assembly has strongly condemned the rape and murder of female nursing student, Wendy Achumba, in Obowo, Imo State. The late Miss Achumba, a 21-year-old student of Our Lady of Mercy Nursing scho5ol, was raped and murdered in her off-campus residence at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo, Local Government Area on May 22, 2026. […]
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has raised alarm over what it described as “the growing impunity and disturbing ease with which terrorists and bandits are carrying out mass kidnappings across Nigeria, especially the abduction of school children in recent weeks.” A joint statement issued by Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Leader, Afenifere; Dr Bitrus […]
Armed bandits on motorcycles invaded Iluke community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday but were repelled by security operatives following a coordinated response that prevented what authorities described as a planned attack on a secondary school and surrounding residents. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kogi State Police Command […]
Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are to proceed on their 2026 yearly vacation from July 27, according to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The Chief Judge who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja said that the vacation is pursuant to to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (d) of […]
*** Slams excessive borrowing without accountability By Henry Umoru, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as excessive borrowing by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Obi who noted that the borrowings are without accountability, however uncovered stark […]
Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, says the Senate Public Accounts Committee is not established to witch-hunt public officials. Rather, he said that the committee was set up to strengthen accountability and transparency in governance through oversight of government agencies. Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, defended the […]
The 15th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum for 2036 is set to open to drive industry dialogue on the opportunity for Nigeria to convert domestic energy sector capacity development into lasting industrial advantage. Organised by DMG Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the PNC Forum […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones with effect from June 15. Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja during his conference with the Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). The […]
Nigeria’s applications for UK work visas plunged by nearly 68 per cent in 2024, falling from a record 93,000 in 2023 to just 29,800, following a series of immigration restrictions introduced by the British government. The decline was revealed in a new report titled UK Visa Applications: A 20-Year Analysis by research firm Intelpoint, which […]
By Favour Ulebor The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disowned a letter circulating on social media and other online platforms, purportedly issued by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The ministry, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi […]
By Favour Ulebor The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerian nationals being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has moved to calm tensions in its Kano State chapter following reports of a fresh internal crisis over the distribution of party positions between long-standing members and new entrants from the Kwankwasiyya Movement. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the […]
….. urge President Tinubu to deploy aggressive strategy against bandits, kidnappers By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the nation’s Service Chiefs and the Minister of Finance to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military amid growing concerns over the worsening security situation across […]
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has demanded an explanation for President Bola Tinubu’s three-year administration. Obi said he uncovered stark impropriety in Tinubu’s time in office while taking a holistic look at the borrowing habit of the All Progressives Congress, APC-controlled federal government, from Muhammadu Buhari’s era. In a […]
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the 11th Senate will consider a single term for the President and state governors. Bamidele disclosed this on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate. He said the essence of proposing a six-year single term for the President and governors is to enable them put in their best from the moment they […]
Anambra State government said it plans to regulate the sale of scrap metals, popularly called ‘iron condemn’ in the state, and also check the rising cost of renting houses in the state. The Anambra State Executive Council, ANSEC, deliberated on this in its meeting on Monday at the Anambra State Government House. A statement by the Commissioner […]
NEW YORK, NY – June 9, 2026 – OneDosh today announced the closing of an additional $1 million pre-seed investment, bringing the company’s total pre-seed funding to $4 million. The investment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, including expansion into 29 European countries, surpassing 200,000 users, and the launch of a first-of-its-kind integration enabling U.S. users […]
As hearing in the appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu commences, the Court of Appeal will have to provide an answer to the Indigenous People of Biafra leader’s demand that he should be shown the law upon which he was tried and convicted, Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, has said. Kanu had, in the course of his […]
Barring any last minute change, Nigeria’s crude oil production quantum, may dip in the next 24 hours if the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality, execute its threat of shutting down Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow stations in Warri North Local Government […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The planned speedy hearing of the suit seeking to remove the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday, following requests for Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to step down from the case over alleged bias. Aside from the […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Some of the people, mostly women and children who were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe community of Gwoza local government area of Borno state since 3rd March, 2026, in which the military on Sunday said, troops have rescued 360 of the captives, have expressed their ordeals while in […]
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the command said a joint security team neutralised three suspected bandits […]
Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners Liverpool in 2019. He scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, after the English giants lost the first […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to Dr. Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The announcement was made on Monday by the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. According to Ojelabi, the decision followed wide consultations […]
— FG vows rapid repatriation as citizens suffer “harassment, looting, intimidation”— Says retaliation not off the table By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, on Monday expressed the Nigerian government’s disappointment with the way South African authorities and security agencies have handled the ongoing harassment and intimidation of Nigerians […]
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its exclusion from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Okey Ezea on November […]
A school principal among dozens of pupils and teachers abducted during a terrorist attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a new video, dismissing reports that their captors are demanding N1 billion ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law.The principal, Mrs Alamu, who said the hostages […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both African nations. President Randrianirina arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was accorded an official reception before proceeding to a closed-door meeting with President […]
The Labour Party, LP, has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging what it described as the wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take place on 20th June 2026. It will be recalled that the Enugu North Senatorial District seat […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, has arrested a fake soldier, Akinola Tosin, 34, for alleged involvement in fraud and impersonation, DAILY POST reports. The suspect was apprehended following a complaint that he defrauded a Point-of-Sale, POS, operator through the use of a fake bank transfer alert. According to a […]
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has tasked members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to join the Accord party, claiming victory is sure for him in the forthcoming governorship poll in the State. The call followed waves of resignations that hit the APC in recent days, as more […]
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser. As teams prepare for football’s biggest stage, discipline will be just as important as talent. Players aiming to go deep into the competition must avoid unnecessary bookings, as both […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe states. The Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving a breakdown, Babafemi said that in Edo, an intense sweep of notorious drug […]
By Akpokona Omafuaire EMEDE – AN orgy of violence broke out weekend in Emede community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, as a joint operation of soldiers and police in the community turned bloody with many injured and houses burnt. It was gathered that the joint security team under the aegis of “Operation […]
All Progressive Congress Chieftain in Ebonyi State and former Commissioner for Projects Monitoring Engr. Felix Ogbonna Igboke, has dumped his party and join the People Democratic Party PDP, took a swipe at the leadership of the party as reason for The post Ebonyi APC Chieftain joins PDP, accuses leaders of anti party appeared first on […]
Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to intensify efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while strengthening the sustainable management of its marine resources. The Federal Government has also sought The post Nigeria Targets EU’s €59m Support to Tackle Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Guinea […]
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission, NERC, and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Sam Amadi, has described the recent primary election conducted by the Imo State chapter of the NDC as marred by ticket racketeering and shortchanging of aspirants. He accused some party officials of collecting money from aspirants in exchange […]
Galatasaray have identified two strikers to sign to partner and support Victor Osimhen in the attack. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while sharing information about the yellow-red team’s transfer agenda this summer. According to Can Terzi, the two strikers are Fernabahce’s Jhon Duran and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kolo Muani “The two names […]
The Kano State Hisbah Board has reportedly announced that prospective couples from 24 local government areas of Kano State are to report to their respective Hisbah offices on Monday, June 8, 2026, for the commencement of medical screening for participants in the state-sponsored mass wedding programme for 3,000 couples. Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahideen Aminudddeen, […]
Former Police Commissioner, Ikechukwu Ayo Aduba, rtd, has accused Chief Phillip Asiodu of distorting history. Asiodu had, in a statement, denied Asaba’s Igbo heritage and ethnic basis of the 1967 Asaba Massacre, claiming that “Asaba is not Igbo” But Aduba, while responding through a title, “Building On Truth: Asaba, Igbo Identity And The 1967 Massacre,” […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has resorted to divine intervention for good governance, peace and economic recovery in Nigeria. The Governor also called for prayers against kidnappings, cultism, other security challenges in the country, as well as for wisdom, guidance and strength for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be able to lead the nation and manage its […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A victim of the May 22 at tack by suspected armed herdsmen on a police checkpoint at Ojano along the Enugu Road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, who recently regained his freedom after being kidnapped during the incident, has alleged that the attackers operate a notorious criminal hideout […]
A new synergy seems to be evolving in the fight against banditry following the recent spike in security challenge in parts of the country. Hunters, traditionalists, community leaders and other stakeholders are willingly complementing ongoing efforts of the military and other security agencies to check kidnapping, according to reports from several states. One of the […]
By Idris Mohammed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu in February 2026 was widely praised across Nigeria as a masterful example of placing a “square peg in a square hole.” Security experts, civil society groups, and the general public collectively welcomed the decision, viewing it as a deliberate shift away from purely […]