Diezani denies bribery, corruption charges in UK court
A former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied allegations of benefiting from proceeds of corruption in the United Kingdom in exchange for awarding government contracts. The…
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s “unyielding” refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during peace…
‘Over 50 killed in accidental bombing’ at Borno–Yobe Border Market
No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have been hospitalized following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident…
Trump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs on its goods entering the United States if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran during the Middle East…
US, Iran fail to reach peace agreement after 21-hour talks in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of high-stakes discussions in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. JD Vance, US vice-president, said Tehran refused to…
Police arrest man for kidnapping, molesting female job seeker
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a lady. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Otamiri Prince,…
Bandits Kill 18 In Zamfara Community As Governor Lawal Mourns Victims
Armed bandits have killed at least 18 persons in Bunkasau village, under Zarummai ward in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following a late-night attack on the…
NDLEA arrests 93-year-old man, medical doctor for ‘drug trafficking’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 93-year-old Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, in Abia state for alleged drug trafficking. According to a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi,…
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- Insecurity
- April 12, 2026
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Gunmen abduct council boss in Delta
Tension has gripped Sapele metropolis and environs following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke. The council boss was reportedly kidnapped at about 7…
FG names 48 individuals, groups ‘linked’ to terrorism financing
The federal government has published a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria. The list, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee…
Israel Backs US-Iran Temporary Ceasefire
Israel said Wednesday it supported US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend his bombing of Iran, but maintained the 11th-hour ceasefire did not include Lebanon. Washington and Tehran agreed…
Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz if attacks are halted
Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, said his country also agreed to “suspend defensive operations” on the…
ADC crisis deepens
The State Chairmen Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the party’s factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala. Speaking on behalf of the forum at…
- Insecurity
- April 8, 2026
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Bandits kill five, burn houses in Niger communities
Rampaging terrorists on Tuesday attacked communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least five residents and setting homes ablaze. Over 160 assailants reportedly stormed the…
US-Iran truce: What we know
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by US President Donald Trump. Here’s what we…
