June 10
Nigeria: Police Debunk Reports of School Attacks in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata areas of the state, describing the claims as… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi School Attack - Police Intensify Manhunt for Fleeing Bandits
The Kogi State Police Command says it has repelled an attack by armed bandits who invaded Iluke community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 10,… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Been Remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Center - Blessing CEO
Social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has disclosed that she has been remanded at the Kirikiri… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kogi School, Kill Vice Principal, 2 Others, Kidnap 3 Students
Residents of Iluke community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have called for urgent government intervention following a deadly attack by armed… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urge Tinubu to Intensify Fight Against Banditry, Kidnappings
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt a more comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to tackle banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Escapes From Prison Van in London, Police Launch Manhunt
Police in London have launched a manhunt for a 25-year-old prisoner, Temitope Segun, after he escaped from custodial transport in the Plumstead area of South East London. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Shuts Schools As DSS Allegedly Uncovers Plot to Abduct Students
The Edo state government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a kidnap threat against… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Gives Kenneth Okonkwo Seven Days to Retract Allegations
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo to… Read more »
Nigeria: After Rescue of 416 Captives in Borno, 11 More Kidnapped Women Regain Freedom
*Jubilant Ngoshe stakeholders disclaim Kaigama as mediator over freed 416 captives Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Court Judgment On Election Timetable Threat to 2027 Polls - INEC
ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Tuesday confirmed that it has filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo - Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Arrest Four Suspects
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rigging - Stop Grandstanding, Bring Your Evidence, Atiku Dares Ex-Sgf Lawal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed allegations by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Babachir Lawal, over the conduct of the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Harrowing Escape After N11 Million Ransom Turns Murder in Edo Forest
The bullet that killed 45-year-old Stella wasn't meant for 66-year-old Mrs. Favour Nosakhare. But in the chaos of a dark forest, as kidnappers enforced their deadly act on families… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Days to Ekiti 2026 - ADC, APC Bicker Over Alleged Harvesting of Voters' BVN, NIN
THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State of collecting voters' personal identification details to influence the June 20… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 35 Hospitalised As Train Derails in Delta
Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Oyo Principal Speaks From Captivity, Begs Nigerians to Secure Their Freedom
*Warns: Don't play politics with our lives Read more »
June 08
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Is Stalling State Police Implementation - Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately stalling state police implementation to enable his… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Zamfara Elders, Police Launch Rescue Operation
ZAMFARA -- At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by bandits during an attempt to hold a peace and… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Police Ban Unauthorised Use of Sirens, Covered Number Plates
The Plateau State Police Command has warned residents against the unauthorised use of sirens and covered vehicle number plates, describing the practice as illegal and a threat to… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary
A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Reform Proposals - Campaign to Scrap Law School Unsettles Council of Legal Education
ABUJA -- Far-reaching proposals capable of overhauling the nation's legal education system dominated discussions at the 2026 Legal Education Summit organised by the Nigerian Bar… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Insecurity - Bode George Faults Adeboye's Ultimatum to Service Chiefs
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Friday, told the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 'Acquire Arms to Defend Yourselves,' Emir of Argungu Tells Residents
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Death By Hanging for Kidnapper
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. Read more »
Nigeria: Now That Kidnapping Has Become an Industry..., By Adekunle Adekoya
UNFORTUNATELY, the working week ending today was dominated by tales of anguish and woes, arising from endless kidnappings and killings. While the nation was still dealing with the… Read more »
