June 10
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Osun
The police said they are intensifying to identify and arrest other persons connected to the suspects. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Killed As Police Foil Abduction in Kogi School
The attack occurred at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Saga Distracted Nigerians From Noticing Senate's Good Work - Senate Leader
The Senate leader said the period was not a pleasant one for the Senate leadership and the institution as a whole, as it diverted attention from governance and cast a shadow over… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano to Re Gazette 371 Encroached Grazing Reserves After the Governor's Executive Order
According to the Executive Order, "No ministry, department, or agency--including the Ministry of Agriculture, local government authorities, traditional institutions, titleholders,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman in Osun Border Community
The police said armed men stormed the community and abducted Mr Farounbi. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Demand Urgent Action On Banditry, School Abductions, Warn Service Chiefs
The lawmakers also demanded stronger oversight of security operations and cautioned that service chiefs should consider resigning if the security situation fails to improve. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Dafinone, Former Delta SSG On Board Derailed Train - Federal Ministry of Transport
The ministry says four people died in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Dickson Leads Closed-Door Peace Talks to Stop NDC Crisis in Kano
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that some NDC members in North-west Nigeria recently alleged Mr Kwankwaso was plotting to facilitate the dominance of members of Kwankwasiya Movement in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Unsafe Food Causes 53,000 Deaths Annually in Nigeria - Minister
According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Confirms Three Deaths in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment
Three passengers died after a train on the Warri-Itakpe corridor derailed in Agbor, Delta State on Monday, prompting emergency rescue operations. Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Crisis Continues As Party Says It Has No List of Candidates Yet
Mr Director, in his statement shared on X, was responding to the crisis rocking the Kano State chapter of the party. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Reports 515 Ebola Cases, 91 Deaths in DR Congo
According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Plans Rail Extension to Lagos Airport, Says Keyamo
Mr Keyamo said discussions were underway between the aviation ministry and the Lagos State Government on the project, which will connect the rail line terminating at Ikeja Bus Stop… Read more »
Nigeria: The War Against Drug Abuse Must Start From Our Schools
If we truly desire a safer, healthier, and more productive Nigeria, then we must start where the future of the nation is being shaped -- in our classrooms. Read more »
Nigeria: The Imperative of Communicating National Security Gains
Communication can no longer be treated as an afterthought within the architecture of national security. Read more »
June 08
Africa: Three Days to the World Cup - Meet the Only Nation With Three World Titles
While Brazil remain the most successful nation with five titles, another South American country occupy a unique place in football history as the only country with exactly three… Read more »
South Africa: Ghana Evacuates 1,000 Citizens From South Africa As Xenophobic Attacks Increase
"We kept our promise. No Ghanaian has been abandoned in harm's way," Mr Ablakwa wrote. Read more »
Africa: Pope Leo and the Global Charge for Ai Regulation
Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned. Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Roundup - Minority Leadership Tussle, NILDS DG Probe, Security Concerns, Other Stories From House of Reps
The resignation of Kingsley Chinda ended weeks of speculation about his political future after he participated in the APC governorship primary in Rivers State without publicly… Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Declare Industrial Dispute, Give Govt 21-Day Ultimatum
Among its demands are the immediate disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), payment of outstanding salary-related arrears, and the resolution of welfare… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Linked to Abduction of Adelabu's Sister, Sons
Officials said the action formed part of ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to dismantle criminal hideouts and strengthen security across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer Alleges Illegal Detention, Torture, N180,000 Bail Extortion By Police
Mr Chude alleged widespread human rights abuses at the police Octopus Unit in Port Harcourt, including unlawful detention, torture, and extortion, while calling for urgent scrutiny… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Decries High Rate of Violation of Widows' Rights in Anambra
"Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers' wives and property but don't talk about how to maintain the children of the deceased." Read more »
Nigeria: Nass Roundup - Party Primaries, Oyo Abduction, Other Top Stories From the Senate
The Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday after a four-week break to enable the members to participate in their parties' primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Warri Ijaw, Urhobo Groups Accuse Tinubu of Interfering in INEC Delineation Exercise
Ijaw-Urhobo group accuse President Tinubu of undermining a Supreme Court-backed electoral delineation exercise in Warri, raising fresh concerns over the independence of INEC and… Read more »
