June 21
Nigeria: Police Arrest 25 Suspects, Recover Cannabis, Controlled Drugs in Jos Raid
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects and recovered cannabis, controlled drugs and other prohibited substances during a coordinated raid on identified drug… Read more »
Nigeria: New Kidnap Horror in Oyo As Terrorists Kill Pregnant Woman, Ransom Bearer
...Igboho threatens showdown, gives ultimatum Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Warn Against Ethnicising Insecurity
Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against blaming the North for the country's worsening insecurity,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Unite Against Insecurity - Abdulsalami Abubakar
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has said every Nigerian has a stake in the fight against insecurity, saying that defeating terrorism and other criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - 'A Viewing Centre, Not a Stadium' - Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Reacts to $30 Fee
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze has sparked reactions online after questioning the high cost of watching a football match at a fan festival in the United States of America. Read more »
Nigeria: Ipob Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Purported Suspension, Says Edoziem Group Lost Authority
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the faction led by Chika Edoziem, describing the move as… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Captive, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts in Katsina Offensive
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Cleen Sweep have neutralised several terrorists, rescued a kidnapped victim and dismantled multiple terrorist hideouts during… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 17 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 17 kidnapped victims from bandits in Kura Mota village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Read more »
Nigeria: Vat Hits N2.42 Trillion As Tinubu's Tax Reforms Begin to Deliver Results
The latest Value Added Tax (VAT) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) provides strong evidence that Nigeria's tax and economic reforms are beginning to… Read more »
Nigeria: Ojukwu Property Dispute - Firm Kicks Against Attempt to Enforce Judgment Under Appeal
Ojukwu Transport Limited (OTL) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in what it described as moves to enforce a court judgment currently under appeal in a… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Army Revises Recruit Training Curriculum to End Terrorism
The Nigerian Army has reviewed recruit training curriculum to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency and emerging security… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Kidnappers Are Raiding Schools - Way Out - Naptan Boss
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, has said kidnappers and criminal elements are focusing… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Vigilantes Killed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
No fewer than two local vigilante members were killed Wednesday night after suspected gunmen, said to be over 100 in number, attacked Rangarasa village in Rantya community, Jos… Read more »
Africa: Full List of Top Scorers After World Cup Round 1
The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups. Read more »
Nigeria: Arochukwu Weeps As Alexx Ekubo's Body Arrives Home for Final Rites
Tears and sorrow filled the ancient town of Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday as the remains of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo arrived for burial. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Hashim Welcomes Us-Iran Peace Agreement
Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has welcomed the agreement between the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declares Adenike Lawful Widow of Tosin Ajayi, Rejects Helen Prest's Claim
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has declared Mrs. Adenike Ajayi the sole and lawful widow of the late founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Foundation Hospital,… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Seven Kidnapped Victims in Zamfara, Foil Abduction Attempts in Katsina
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Police Arrest Four Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria First Policy Concerns Fmcide's $10m Deal Attracts Criticism
Stakeholders in Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - 'We Mustn't Waste Our Votes Again' - Soludo Seeks Ndigbo's Support for Tinubu
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called on the people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, urging them to abandon what he described as the "alliance… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Drags Saraki to Court Over Defamation
Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over comments allegedly made against Governor AbdulRahman… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Utme Original Result Slips Ready for Printing, Says JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip will be available for printing on… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres in Delta
The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation Delta Sentinel with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used for illegal oil theft… Read more »
