WHO declares MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over
The WHO declared the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the last contact tested negative. No new cases since May 25, with 12 confirmed cases and 3 deaths.
Category : Security
US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria after op
The US has withdrawn most forces deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, says General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, while continuing intelligence sharing.
Kidnappers kill man after ransom, murder farmer in Delta
Kidnappers killed a man after ransom payment in Delta State. Separately, a farmer was murdered and his wife and child abducted. Oghara Study Group confirms rising insecurity.
Monaco Bomb Suspect: Ukrainian Woman Disguised as Man
A Ukrainian woman disguised as a man is the prime suspect in the Monaco bombing that critically injured billionaire Vadim Ermolaev. Interpol issues a red notice.
Yobe Police Arrest Man for Raping 5-Year-Old, Nab Vandals
Yobe police arrest 24-year-old Ahmed Abdullahi for raping a five-year-old girl, and three others for vandalizing power cables in Damaturu and Dapchi.
Ogun Ifa Priest Dies After Setting Himself Ablaze
A 50-year-old Ifa priest, Muritala Shodiya, died after setting himself on fire in Ogun State. Residents extinguished the flames and rushed him to hospital, but he succumbed Thursday morning. Police are investigating.
Generator fumes kill young lovers in Calabar
A young woman, Miss Favour Uduak Smith, and her boyfriend died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar after inhaling generator fumes used overnight due to power outage.
Ifa Priest Dies After Setting Self Ablaze in Ogun
A 50-year-old Ifa priest, Muritala Shodiya, died after allegedly setting himself on fire in Adebiopon Village, Ogun state. Police are investigating.
California Pastor Killed in Venezuela Earthquake on Birthday
Pastor Romildo Delima was killed and his wife severely injured when a wall collapsed during twin earthquakes in Venezuela while celebrating his 69th birthday. His family seeks repatriation funds.
US Withdraws Troops from Nigeria After Joint Anti-ISIS Op
The US military has withdrawn most troops deployed to Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin after a joint counterterrorism operation that killed an ISIS second-in-command and led to a record 31-tonne cocaine seizure.
Family Sues Over Son Jailed at 14 Without Trial for 18 Years
A Rivers family files a lawsuit after their son Gospel Kinanee was detained at age 14 and spent 18 years in prison without trial, leading to parents' deaths and severe trauma.
Court remands two suspects for aiding bandits in Katsina
A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the remand of Sani Mamman and Abubakar Umar, residents of Katsina State, for allegedly aiding bandits in Faskari and Rimi local governments.
Oba of Benin Places Curse on Kidnappers, Armed Robbers
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has placed a spiritual curse on kidnappers, armed robbers, and all criminals in his kingdom and across Edo State, invoking ancestral spirits through traditional rites.
Airtime Lending Shutdown Affects 40 Million Nigerians
A regulatory dispute between FCCPC and telecom operators has left 40 million Nigerians without airtime borrowing, disrupting a N300 billion market and devastating low-income subscribers.
Afenifere Commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Disu for Security
Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, has praised Ogun Governor Abiodun, Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, and Police Commissioner Disu for their efforts in tackling kidnapping and banditry.
Mompha's N6bn Trial: Lagos Court Sets Oct 15 for Judgment
Lagos Special Offences Court sets 15 October for judgment in Mompha's N6 billion money laundering trial after final addresses. EFCC seeks conviction.
Police arrest suspected robber, recover firearm in Uyo
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom arrested Edidiong Udoeyen, a suspected armed robber, and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during an operation in Uyo following a distress call.
Bayelsa Governor Dethrones Swali Paramount Ruler
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has removed King Wilcox Seiyefa as paramount ruler of Swali community over alleged involvement in insecurity, citing the state's Chieftaincy Law.
Pro-Biafra attacks decline 50% after Simon Ekpa's imprisonment
Attacks linked to pro-Biafra groups in Nigeria's South-east declined 50% in 2025 after Simon Ekpa's arrest and imprisonment in Finland, with 100 attacks in 2024 dropping to 50 in 2025.
Police Arrest PDP Publicity Secretary Over Defamation
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom has arrested PDP Publicity Secretary Ewa Okpo for criminal defamation and cyberstalking following a petition by former Senator Effiong Bob.
12 Sentenced to Death in Nigeria Terrorism Trials
Twelve defendants were sentenced to death by hanging in terrorism and kidnapping cases prosecuted by the SSS, including four over the 2022 Owo church attack.
Plateau Tightens Security at Jos Wildlife Park Over Night Grazing
Authorities in Plateau State have tightened security at Jos Wildlife Park following repeated illegal night grazing by herders, posing security and environmental risks. Joint patrols and arrests are underway.
Gov Mutfwang Overhauls Plateau Security Team
Governor Caleb Mutfwang restructures Plateau security, appointing retired Brig-Gen Nash Yakubu as Operation Rainbow coordinator and other retired generals to key security roles.
Gunmen kidnap Benue pastor, church members during service
Gunmen attacked a church in Benue State, kidnapping a pastor and several members during a Sunday service, police confirm.
Chukwurah urges Tinubu to fund vigilantes, not state police
Nigerian actress Clarion Chukwurah urges President Tinubu to redirect N500bn FAAC deduction to fund vigilante groups instead of pursuing state police to tackle insecurity.
36 Borno Students Missing After Lassa School Attack
At least 36 students remain unaccounted for after the attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Borno State, according to a community register and confirmed by the state government.
Kumuyi Urges Nigerians to Trust God Over Human Solutions
Pastor William Kumuyi calls on Nigerians to trust God amid insecurity, not human solutions, during a crusade in Benue State, highlighting hope and divine intervention.
Herders Kill 15 in Benue After Chairman's Murder
Armed herders attacked four communities in Benue State, killing 15 people, days after the murder of the Macban community chairman. The attacks occurred in Logo and Ukum local government areas.
Army Declares 104 Soldiers Deserters After Borno Attack
The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers deserters after they went missing with their rifles following an ISWAP attack on their base in Borno State on June 5.
Nigeria's Stock Market Upgrade Paused by FTSE Russell
FTSE Russell pauses Nigeria's frontier market upgrade after the country shortened its stock settlement cycle to T+1, citing prefunding concerns that may deter foreign investors.
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