Trending News: Nigerian govt continues to pardon ‘repentant terrorists’Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with USEdo reopens schools shut over security threatJune 12, Democracy Day: Anything to Celebrate?FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speechTinubu confers national honours on Joe Igbokwe, Richard Akinnola, 48 others NigeriansBandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror: Surrender or face full force of State, Tinubu warnsCBN bans linked financial entities from extending loans to each otherPapiri School Abduction: Court Sentences Five Linked To Attack To 25 Years ImprisonmentJune 12: FG Declares Friday Public HolidayTrump Cancels Scheduled Bombings Against IranSenate asks security agencies to track, arrest bandits flaunting activities on TikTokTrump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes tonightUS to track health data, increase surveillance under $2bn deal with NigeriaN210tn probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrantReps pass state police billAgbedi emerges Reps minority leaderGunmen kill two vigilantes in Plateau communityXenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa10 killed, seven injured in Zamfara IED explosionPolice detain four Pakistani nationals over ‘suspicious presence’ in Ekiti communityAircraft crew detained after landing on Delta road— KeyamoNobody is doing NDC a favour’ — Dickson defends party after attacks by Obi supportersSome residents bring herders for kidnapping in Edo – CommissionerUS military says carrying out ‘self-defense strikes’ against IranTwo WAEC students, motorcyclist die in Rivers road accidentSenate Orders Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged Missing ₦210tnAlleged ₦2b Fraud: How Sirika Allegedly Used Ethiopian Airlines As Fake Nigeria Air — Prosecution WitnessFG moves to secure transfer of over 100 Nigerians jailed in EthiopiaUS uncovers birth tourism fraud networks in Africa, revokes over 100 visasSeven Students Injured After School Attack In EbonyiDHQ: Nigeria-US operations have killed over 200 terrorists in north-eastUgochinyere loses minority leader bidBandits attack Kogi school, kill vice principal, 2 others, kidnap 3 students —ReportNigerian jailed in US for using fake identity to secure jobNigerian man escapes from prison van in London, Police launch manhuntIran taken too long to negotiate, will pay the price – TrumpEdo shuts three schools over Kidnap threatIMF official warns Nigeria against $5bn borrowing plan with UAE bankDSS alerts NSCDC over planned abduction of schoolchildren in EdoIran attacks US bases in Jordan, BahrainFACT-CHECK: Video of March reprisal attack in Nasarawa linked to Edo incident that never happenedUS gives reasons for refusal to issue visa to Somalia’s referee Omar ArtanXenophobia: First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From South Africa Expected Thursday — FGObi threatens N5bn suit against Kenneth Okonkwo over ‘defamatory’ remarksNigerian governor says ‘even if they kidnap us all there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock’Tinubu sets up Ebola Task Force, approves N10bnPregnant woman, 3 others kidnapped in NigerCourt remands man over alleged social media broadcasts calling for coup against TinubuNSCDC officer gunned down, daughter abducted in KogiNobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria – GumiTikTok removes four million videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria — ReportEFCC arraigns native doctor, wife over ‘N1bn contract fraud’Army confirms killing of soldier, four hostages in Ogun abductionUnsafe food kills over 53,000 Nigerians, causes 50 million illnesses annually, says ministerBandits Abduct 39 Residents On Reconciliation Mission In ZamfaraThree die as Warri–Itakpe train derails in DeltaGunmen kidnap council worker in OndoUN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in NigeriaOyo demolishes building ‘where Adelabu’s sister, twin sons were held captive’Don’t politicise our plight, abducted Oyo principal begs govt, NigeriansPolice arrest eight foreign nationals over ‘staged abduction, ransom fraud’Contractors debunk FG’s N700bn claim, resume protest at Finance MinistryXenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FGHealth worker beheaded in BenueWoman who staged own kidnap found in Delta hotel with loverNLC, TUC threaten nationwide strikePolice arrest A’Ibom social media activist over false security alarmsFACT-CHECK: No evidence supports claim that Amaechi agreed to become Atiku’s running mate Iran military announces halt to operation against IsraelObi: No Fulani should be judged by actions of criminalsCross River shuts illegal maternity clinic over patient’s deathIsrael, Iran trade fire despite Trump’s call for restraintUK court remands man over murder of 41-year-old NigerianIran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truceUK-based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to deathWe won’t bow to terrorists’ intimidation, Tinubu vowsTinubu did not approve new airtime credit operators, says FCCPCFBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scamCatholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prisonPolice arrest TikToker over false claim of student abductions in EdoTwo kidnappers killed during rescue of ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives — PoliceCourt declares national assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance spending unlawfulNDLEA uncovers 320,840 tramadol pills in truck, arrests 75-year-old suspectEx-minister of Power Adelabu’s sister, nephews regain freedomNigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in LondonCatholic bishop shot dead in MozambiqueEight Anambra pastors remanded over fake miraclesFive soldiers killed as troops repel terrorist attack on military base in BornoPutin rules out imminent Zelensky meetingAbducted former Nigerian military general, and his wife begs gov’t for rescueBandits destroy houses, kidnap pastor’s nine-year-old son in OndoNigeria To Repatriate Over 1,000 Nationals From South Africa As Tensions Rise49 Die Of Thirst In Niger Desert After Truck Breaks DownUN: Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in NigeriaPolice arrest suspect behind AI-generated Tinubu voice notePolice secure permanent forfeiture of N2bn assets linked to fraudThere Is No Fake Signature in Ikenga’s Nomination— Minority LawmakersOsun Accord Party chairman shot by gunmen‘I know politicians behind Oyo kidnappings’ — Sunday Igboho alleges
Fri. Jun 12th, 2026
Trending News: Nigerian govt continues to pardon ‘repentant terrorists’Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with USEdo reopens schools shut over security threatJune 12, Democracy Day: Anything to Celebrate?FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speechTinubu confers national honours on Joe Igbokwe, Richard Akinnola, 48 others NigeriansBandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror: Surrender or face full force of State, Tinubu warnsCBN bans linked financial entities from extending loans to each otherPapiri School Abduction: Court Sentences Five Linked To Attack To 25 Years ImprisonmentJune 12: FG Declares Friday Public HolidayTrump Cancels Scheduled Bombings Against IranSenate asks security agencies to track, arrest bandits flaunting activities on TikTokTrump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes tonightUS to track health data, increase surveillance under $2bn deal with NigeriaN210tn probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrantReps pass state police billAgbedi emerges Reps minority leaderGunmen kill two vigilantes in Plateau communityXenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa10 killed, seven injured in Zamfara IED explosionPolice detain four Pakistani nationals over ‘suspicious presence’ in Ekiti communityAircraft crew detained after landing on Delta road— KeyamoNobody is doing NDC a favour’ — Dickson defends party after attacks by Obi supportersSome residents bring herders for kidnapping in Edo – CommissionerUS military says carrying out ‘self-defense strikes’ against IranTwo WAEC students, motorcyclist die in Rivers road accidentSenate Orders Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged Missing ₦210tnAlleged ₦2b Fraud: How Sirika Allegedly Used Ethiopian Airlines As Fake Nigeria Air — Prosecution WitnessFG moves to secure transfer of over 100 Nigerians jailed in EthiopiaUS uncovers birth tourism fraud networks in Africa, revokes over 100 visasSeven Students Injured After School Attack In EbonyiDHQ: Nigeria-US operations have killed over 200 terrorists in north-eastUgochinyere loses minority leader bidBandits attack Kogi school, kill vice principal, 2 others, kidnap 3 students —ReportNigerian jailed in US for using fake identity to secure jobNigerian man escapes from prison van in London, Police launch manhuntIran taken too long to negotiate, will pay the price – TrumpEdo shuts three schools over Kidnap threatIMF official warns Nigeria against $5bn borrowing plan with UAE bankDSS alerts NSCDC over planned abduction of schoolchildren in EdoIran attacks US bases in Jordan, BahrainFACT-CHECK: Video of March reprisal attack in Nasarawa linked to Edo incident that never happenedUS gives reasons for refusal to issue visa to Somalia’s referee Omar ArtanXenophobia: First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From South Africa Expected Thursday — FGObi threatens N5bn suit against Kenneth Okonkwo over ‘defamatory’ remarksNigerian governor says ‘even if they kidnap us all there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock’Tinubu sets up Ebola Task Force, approves N10bnPregnant woman, 3 others kidnapped in NigerCourt remands man over alleged social media broadcasts calling for coup against TinubuNSCDC officer gunned down, daughter abducted in KogiNobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria – GumiTikTok removes four million videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria — ReportEFCC arraigns native doctor, wife over ‘N1bn contract fraud’Army confirms killing of soldier, four hostages in Ogun abductionUnsafe food kills over 53,000 Nigerians, causes 50 million illnesses annually, says ministerBandits Abduct 39 Residents On Reconciliation Mission In ZamfaraThree die as Warri–Itakpe train derails in DeltaGunmen kidnap council worker in OndoUN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in NigeriaOyo demolishes building ‘where Adelabu’s sister, twin sons were held captive’Don’t politicise our plight, abducted Oyo principal begs govt, NigeriansPolice arrest eight foreign nationals over ‘staged abduction, ransom fraud’Contractors debunk FG’s N700bn claim, resume protest at Finance MinistryXenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FGHealth worker beheaded in BenueWoman who staged own kidnap found in Delta hotel with loverNLC, TUC threaten nationwide strikePolice arrest A’Ibom social media activist over false security alarmsFACT-CHECK: No evidence supports claim that Amaechi agreed to become Atiku’s running mate Iran military announces halt to operation against IsraelObi: No Fulani should be judged by actions of criminalsCross River shuts illegal maternity clinic over patient’s deathIsrael, Iran trade fire despite Trump’s call for restraintUK court remands man over murder of 41-year-old NigerianIran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truceUK-based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to deathWe won’t bow to terrorists’ intimidation, Tinubu vowsTinubu did not approve new airtime credit operators, says FCCPCFBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scamCatholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prisonPolice arrest TikToker over false claim of student abductions in EdoTwo kidnappers killed during rescue of ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives — PoliceCourt declares national assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance spending unlawfulNDLEA uncovers 320,840 tramadol pills in truck, arrests 75-year-old suspectEx-minister of Power Adelabu’s sister, nephews regain freedomNigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in LondonCatholic bishop shot dead in MozambiqueEight Anambra pastors remanded over fake miraclesFive soldiers killed as troops repel terrorist attack on military base in BornoPutin rules out imminent Zelensky meetingAbducted former Nigerian military general, and his wife begs gov’t for rescueBandits destroy houses, kidnap pastor’s nine-year-old son in OndoNigeria To Repatriate Over 1,000 Nationals From South Africa As Tensions Rise49 Die Of Thirst In Niger Desert After Truck Breaks DownUN: Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in NigeriaPolice arrest suspect behind AI-generated Tinubu voice notePolice secure permanent forfeiture of N2bn assets linked to fraudThere Is No Fake Signature in Ikenga’s Nomination— Minority LawmakersOsun Accord Party chairman shot by gunmen‘I know politicians behind Oyo kidnappings’ — Sunday Igboho alleges
Fri. Jun 12th, 2026
FG moves to secure transfer of over 100 Nigerians jailed in Ethiopia
FG moves to secure transfer of over 100 Nigerians jailed in Ethiopia

  More than 100 Nigerians incarcerated in Ethiopian prisons could soon be transferred home as Nigeria and Ethiopia prepare to sign a prisoner transfer agreement. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign…

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Nigerian jailed in US for using fake identity to secure job
Nigerian jailed in US for using fake identity to secure job

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UK-based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death
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Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison
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Nigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in London
Nigerian man jailed for life over fatal stabbing in London

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Nigerian priest convicted in US over sexuall exploitations
Nigerian priest convicted in US over sexuall exploitations

  Anthony Odiong, a Catholic priest, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women who sought spiritual guidance. According to The Guardian, the jury…

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Nigerian man arrested in US, faces deportation over ‘bank fraud, identity theft’
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  Etinosa Osahon, a 49-year-old Nigerian, has been arrested by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles over alleged criminal offences linked to theft and fraud.…

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Six Nigerians arrested in Thailand over romance scam network
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  Thai police have arrested six Nigerian nationals during a raid on a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi province. The suspects are accused of running a romance-scam network that defrauded victims…

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US court jails Nigerian for Internet fraud
US court jails Nigerian for Internet fraud

  A Nigerian man, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for committing wire fraud through a 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend fraud scheme in…

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Mali Military Drone Strikes Kill At Least 10 Civilians
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Police extradite romance scam suspect to US over $1.5m fraud
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  The Nigeria Police Force has extradited an alleged online romance scam suspect, Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, to the United States to face charges of…

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Nigerian professor jailed 70 months in US for $1.4m fraud
Nigerian professor jailed 70 months in US for $1.4m fraud

  A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian-born former nonprofit chief executive, Dr Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months in prison for orchestrating a $1.4 million fraud scheme involving…

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U.S-based Nigerian pleads guilty to laundering funds in $927,000 email scam
U.S-based Nigerian pleads guilty to laundering funds in $927,000 email scam

  A 34-year-old Nigerian, Edikan Adiakpan residing in Houston has pleaded guilty to illegal money transmission, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. From 2020 to 2022, Edikan Adiakpan…

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British-Nigerian convict flees UK after mistaken prison release
British-Nigerian convict flees UK after mistaken prison release

  A British-Nigerian man, Ifedayo Adeyeye, who was serving a jail term in the United Kingdom for abducting his son, has fled the country after being mistakenly released from prison.…

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Adeleke deposes Osun monarch jailed for fraud in US
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