Nigerian billionaire drug baron arrested in Switzerland
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and security agencies from Europe, have arrested a suspected Nigerian billionaire drug baron,…
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- Financial Crime
- May 7, 2026
- 52 views
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Sylva
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre…
- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- May 7, 2026
- 57 views
Kogi says all pupils abducted from orphanage have been rescued
The Kogi state government on Wednesday said all 23 pupils abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic orphanage in Lokoja have been rescued. In a statement, Kingsley Fanwo, the commissioner for…
Meningitis outbreak kills 33 in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts of the state, as health authorities battle a growing…
We Are Not Working With Fubara, No Governorship Endorsement In Rivers Yet — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he has not endorsed any individual for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Speaking in…
Trump threatens ‘higher level’ bombing of Iran if deal not agreed
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum Wednesday for Iran to accept a deal to end the war or face renewed, more intense US bombing, in the latest of a…
- Insecurity
- May 6, 2026
- 46 views
Gunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack
Anger and fear have gripped Nding Susut community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after gunmen stormed the area Tuesday night, killing five people,…
- Financial Crime
- May 6, 2026
- 57 views
Nigeria police extradite Chinese suspect in $245 million fraud case
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China to…
- Cross-border Crimes
- May 6, 2026
- 47 views
Two Nigerians arrested in Uganda for drug trafficking, fraud
Two Nigerians have been arrested in Uganda over alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking and document fraud network dismantled by security agencies in Kampala, the nation’s capital. The…
Honorary degree holders barred from using ‘Dr’ title
The Federal Government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from adding “Dr” to their names. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced this at a media briefing at Presidential Villa,…
US says Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz near completion
Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, US news outlet Axios reported Wednesday, citing two…
Court stops NBC from punishing broadcasters for expressing opinions
A Federal High Court in Lagos has, in a ruling, stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from using its recently issued ‘Formal Notice’ to threaten, sanction or punish broadcast…
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To ₦1,350/Litre — Report
Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to ₦1,350 per litre, up from ₦1,275. The new increase marks a fresh upward adjustment in Nigeria’s…
Senate amends rules, restricts leadership positions to two-term senators
The senate has amended its standing rules to restrict eligibility for presiding and principal offices to senators who have served at least two consecutive terms. The amendment was adopted…
Pope defends anti-nuclear stance amid Trump’s accusations of Catholic ‘endangerment’
Since becoming the first US-born pope a year ago this week, Leo XIV’s measured style has given way to a trenchant tone in an ongoing confrontation with US President…
