IGP approves dismissal, prosecution of officers over killing of suspect in Delta
Tunji Disu, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has approved the recommendation of the force disciplinary committee (FDC) for the dismissal and prosecution of Nuhu Usman, an assistant superintendent of…
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- Cross-border Crimes
- April 30, 2026
- 44 views
62 Nigerians detained in Uganda for ‘operating church without work permits
The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerians for “illegally operating” a church, as well as living and working in the country without valid permits. In a statement posted on…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516m Loan Request
The Senate has approved a $516 million syndicated loan request by President Bola Tinubu to fund the construction of Section 1, Phases 1A and 1B of the Sokoto–Badagry…
Gunmen attack church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshippers
Gunmen have attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ekiti state, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers during a night vigil. Confirming the incident in a statement,…
Telcos defend N6.98 USSD charge despite failed transactions
Telecommunications operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, have defended the N6.98 Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, fee charged on banking transactions,…
Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja, has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed leadership…
Police officer arrested, moved to force headquarters for killing suspect in Delta
The Delta state police command says Usman Nuhu, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), has been arrested for killing a 28-year-old suspect in Effurun, Delta state, on Sunday. Earlier…
UAE announces exit from OPEC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it is quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) after nearly 60 years of membership. The Middle East nation is also…
Trump not satisfied with Iran’s new peace proposal – Report
US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports,…
FACT-CHECK: No! Video does not show Nigeria’s military procurement of weapons
Claim An X user, @Palermo_seun, shared a video showing the Nigerian military inspecting weapons, alongside the claim that the weapons were newly procured by the military. Verdict This claim is MISLEADING. Findings…
Terrorists attack Adamawa community, kill ’29 villagers’
No fewer than 29 people have been killed after suspected terrorists attacked the Guyaku community in the Gombi LGA of Adamawa state. Quoting local officials and community leaders, Reuters…
- Insecurity
- April 28, 2026
- 33 views
Terrorists Give One-Week Ultimatum, Threaten To Kill 176 Abductees In Kwara
The terrorists who abducted the 176 people in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, have threatened to kill the captives if the Federal Government does…
Suspected meningitis outbreak kills many in Sokoto
Residents have raised concerns over a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis that has been claiming the lives in Kurawa village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Children…
Accused Gunman Charged With Attempting To Assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in court Monday with trying to…
Bandits, armed herders kill 18 in Katsina, Benue
No fewer than 11 persons were reportedly killed in a renewed bandit attack on Gurbi Village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday afternoon. Also, about…
