Obi threatens N5bn suit against Kenneth Okonkwo over ‘defamatory’ remarks
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened a lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged defamatory comments.…
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- Insecurity
- June 10, 2026
- 55 views
Nigerian governor says ‘even if they kidnap us all there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock’
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has accused opposition parties of deploying insecurity to tarnish the perception of the President Bola Tinubu administration. Okpebholo spoke on Tuesday at the flag-off…
Tinubu sets up Ebola Task Force, approves N10bn
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. The President has also ordered the…
- Insecurity
- June 10, 2026
- 78 views
Pregnant woman, 3 others kidnapped in Niger
Bandits have reportedly abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, during a night raid on Maikadauri village in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State on Monday. Sources, who…
Court remands man over alleged social media broadcasts calling for coup against Tinubu
A federal high court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded Paul Jibrin Oweleke in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged cybercrime offences linked to social…
- Insecurity
- June 9, 2026
- 64 views
NSCDC officer gunned down, daughter abducted in Kogi
Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with…
Nobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria – Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has responded to criticisms surrounding his visit to Ibadan last year, dismissing allegations that he was promoting the Islamisation of Oyo State or advancing…
TikTok removes four million videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria — Report
TikTok says it removed more than four million videos and interrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen…
- Financial Crime
- June 9, 2026
- 65 views
EFCC arraigns native doctor, wife over ‘N1bn contract fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, a self-styled native doctor; and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola; over an alleged N1.09 billion contract fraud. The…
Army confirms killing of soldier, four hostages in Ogun abduction
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a soldier and four hostages during an attempted abduction of Chinese expatriates in Magbon, Mowe, in Obafemi Owode Local Government…
Unsafe food kills over 53,000 Nigerians, causes 50 million illnesses annually, says minister
Iziaq Salako, minister of state for health and social welfare, says Nigeria records over 53,000 deaths due to unsafe foods annually. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a press…
- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- June 8, 2026
- 66 views
Bandits Abduct 39 Residents On Reconciliation Mission In Zamfara
At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by armed bandits during a reconciliation mission. The victims, mostly…
Three die as Warri–Itakpe train derails in Delta
Three people died when a train derailed on the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor in Agbor, Delta state, on Monday. In a statement, Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the NRC, said…
- Insecurity
- June 8, 2026
- 67 views
Gunmen kidnap council worker in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted an official of Akure North Local Government, Mr. Gbenga Sanni, in Ilu-Abo community, Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred in front of his home at…
- Insecurity
- June 8, 2026
- 68 views
UN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in Nigeria
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns over what it described as credible reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence and forced conversions…
