Troops rescue 10 students abducted from Borno school
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued ten students who were kidnapped from Government Day Secondary School in Lassa town, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno state. Gunmen attacked the school…
FACT-CHECK: Clip of Peter Obi addressing officers resurfaces online after his comments on State Police
Introduction There have been mixed reactions since the Nigerian Senate passed the State Police bill last week. On 11 June, the House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking…
Many NECO students in Borno abducted on Monday
The Borno State Police Command has deployed security operatives to Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area following the abduction of an unspecified number of students writing the National…
Petrol: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Consumer Exploitation Amid Global Drop In Oil Prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Sunday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers following refusal to reflect the sharp decline in global crude…
Over 76 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender To Military In N/East
More than 76 ISWAP terrorists have abandoned their enclaves and surrendered to troops within the North-East theatre of operations as part of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation…
President’s Son Shuts down Media outlets in Uganda, mocks Free Press campaign
Some of the most influential private media organisations in Uganda have been forced off air. The development has deepened concerns about press freedom in the East African country. Chief…
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- Insecurity , Terrorism
- June 28, 2026
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Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Bandits
Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the death penalty proposed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for kidnappers…
NDLEA busts drug syndicate, seizes ₦12.3bn Canadian cannabis at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis valued at N12.397bn at the Apapa Port in Lagos and dismantled a syndicate that plants…
Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for…
DSS frees man cleared of Boko Haram links, pays N3m compensation
The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has ordered the release of a man cleared of alleged Boko Haram links after an internal review reportedly found…
The Police Trust Fund: Rewarding Failure, Ignoring Accountability
By Okechukwu Nwanguma The Nigerian Senate’s passage of the Police Trust Fund Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, increasing the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from…
FACT-CHECK: Ex-Nigerian minister, Dalung recycles 2025 images to hail troops’ recent fight against terror
Introduction From court judgments to the high-intensity fights by the military — the war against insurgency and banditry in Nigeria’s northern region scaled up in the last few months. This…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- June 27, 2026
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Trump: US military action ended slaughter of Christians in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump says his recently authorised missile strikes in Nigeria saved the Christian population in the West African nation. Trump made the remarks on Friday during an…
Seven Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders returning from Hajj – Official
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said on Friday that Nigeria’s integrated identity management system led to the arrest of seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning…
Peter Obi’s Fears Are Founded and Legitimate
By Okechukwu Nwanguma The concerns raised by Peter Obi over the implementation of the State Police Bill before the 2027 general elections deserve serious attention. Whether one supports or opposes…
