Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
An April 8 ceasefire had halted major hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but efforts to turn the truce into a settlement have repeatedly stalled, and Sunday’s…
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- Cross-border Crimes
- June 8, 2026
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UK-based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death
Mark Yinka Orabiyi, the Nigerian-British singer and songwriter known professionally as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35 after being stabbed in East London. The incident…
We won’t bow to terrorists’ intimidation, Tinubu vows
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to intensifying the fight against insecurity and ensuring the release of all persons held captive across the country. He stated that…
Tinubu did not approve new airtime credit operators, says FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has refuted reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu approved plans to open Nigeria’s airtime credit market to nine new operators, saying it…
FBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 (about N250 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert…
- Cross-border Crimes
- June 7, 2026
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Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison
A Roman Catholic priest who was convicted recently of criminal clergy sexual assault in Texas, United States, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Anthony Odiong, 57, received the punishment…
Police arrest TikToker over false claim of student abductions in Edo
The Edo state police command says it has arrested Uzebor Emmanuel, the TikTok user better known as ‘Aza Woman’. Her arrest stems from allegations that she spread false information…
Two kidnappers killed during rescue of ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives — Police
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that two members of a kidnapping syndicate involved in the abduction of relatives of the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, were shot…
Court declares national assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance spending unlawful
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465…
NDLEA uncovers 320,840 tramadol pills in truck, arrests 75-year-old suspect
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted large consignments of opioids and other illicit substances concealed in a truck conveying building materials in Taraba State, while…
Ex-minister of Power Adelabu’s sister, nephews regain freedom
Mrs Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of a former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children, who were kidnapped during the week have regained their freedom. A senior…
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- June 6, 2026
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Nigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in London
A London court has sentenced a 36-year-old Nigerian man, Fawaz Abdulkareem to life imprisonment for the fatal stabbing of a man following a dispute at a flat in Vauxhall.…
Catholic bishop shot dead in Mozambique
A Catholic bishop appointed to a central region of Mozambique by Pope Leo XIV was shot dead at home Saturday in what the country’s episcopal body called “mysterious circumstances”.…
Eight Anambra pastors remanded over fake miracles
A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, on Friday remanded eight pastors in a correctional centre after they were arraigned over alleged violations of the state’s Homeland Security…
Five soldiers killed as troops repel terrorist attack on military base in Borno
Terrorists have killed five soldiers and three members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) in an attack on a military base in Mandaragirau, Borno state. Haruna Sani, acting…
