Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno forest
The military says it has neutralised an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cameraman and recovered multimedia materials that showed the presence of three foreign collaborators in Borno forest.…
Former Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty To Certificate Forgery Charges
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge over allegations of forging academic credentials, specifically a degree certificate from…
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- Cross-border Crimes
- July 13, 2026
- 49 views
Police arrest two Nigerians over murder of compatriot in Ghana
The Northern Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested two Nigerian nationals in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old Nigerian man in Tamale. The suspects, identified as Daniel…
- Kidnapping
- July 13, 2026
- 35 views
Gunmen kidnap 60-year-old Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Gunmen have allegedly kidnapped the 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, Budo Aare, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye,…
Over 27 people killed Benue, Plateau attacks
No fewer than 27 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, following fresh assaults by suspected armed groups that have left residents…
Notorious bandit kingpin Sani Yellow killed in Zamfara
Sani Yellow, a notorious bandit commander operating in Zamfara, has reportedly been killed in Anka LGA of the state. A video seen by TheCable shows what appears to be…
Leadership Is the Missing Ingredient in Police Reform
By Okechukwu Nwanguma For years, discussions about reforming the Nigeria Police Force have revolved around legislation, training, funding, technology, and institutional restructuring. These are undoubtedly important. Yet, experience from countless…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches fresh strikes on US bases in Middle East
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after its forces fired a naval cruise missile at a vessel it accused of sailing through an unauthorised route. According…
SERAP sues INEC over claims APC govs diverted N800bn for campaign
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over its alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All…
NDLEA arrests South African woman with heroin at Abuja airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms…
Three Mexicans, seven others remanded over N480bn meth lab
Three Mexican nationals and seven other suspects have been remanded in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The defendants, including a 63-year-old alleged drug baron, Anochili Innocent,…
EXTRA: US will decimate Iran if I’m assassinated, says Trump
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. “1000 missiles are locked and…
- Cross-border Crimes
- July 11, 2026
- 34 views
Tokyo police arrest Nigerian for touting
Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian, Nwadiukwu Ikenna, on suspicion of persistent touting in the Japanese capital’s Kabukicho nightlife district. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on…
How 44 abducted Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued – Army
The Nigerian Army has revealed how troops, working with other security agencies, rescued pupils and teachers abducted by suspected Ansaru terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State…
- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- July 10, 2026
- 31 views
Oyo abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed, says Presidency
The Presidency has given further details on the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. It said eight of the kidnappers…
