Senator Adams Oshiomhole accuses Senate President Godswill Akpabio of bias and paranoia, alleging Akpabio would exclude him from the Senate if possible. Oshiomhole cites widespread grumbling among senators over Akpabio's leadership style.
Nigeria's military has launched 'Operation Clean Sweep III' in Katsina State after the abduction and death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, targeting bandit networks.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied a munitions stockpile shortage, calling it a manufactured media story. He cited ongoing rebuilding efforts amid Middle East war costs.
FIFA is investigating Australian VAR official Shaun Evans after he made an upside-down OK hand gesture, linked to white supremacy, before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao.
The United Nations reports Iran executed at least 40 people in 2026, including 18 protesters, amid a crackdown on dissent and war-related tensions.
Bishop Olufemi Familoni of Oyo South calls on the Federal Government to equip local vigilantes with sophisticated weapons to combat rising banditry, kidnapping, and killings in Nigeria.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju criticizes Nigeria's amnesty program for Boko Haram insurgents, saying insecurity will persist as long as terrorists are forgiven.
A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after a bungee jump went wrong; she was not attached to a rope. Three men were arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Between January and May 2026, over 5,200 Nigerians were killed in violence, raising alarms about the 2027 elections. Nigeria Watch reports 222,137 deaths since 2006.
A Defence Headquarters delegation visited the family of slain Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. The retired officer died in captivity after being abducted by bandits.
Rivers State Police launch enforcement against vehicles with obscured or missing number plates, warning of impoundment and prosecution to enhance security.
Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji denies evading authorities and disputes reports of a court-ordered arrest, insisting he remains accessible and has not gone into hiding.
Suspected cultists killed 22-year-old Abdulmalik Bakare and two others in Ikorodu, Lagos, sparking panic. Six suspects arrested as police investigate.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport, killing all 12 aboard. The aircraft nosedived shortly after takeoff; investigators are probing the cause.
The Defence Headquarters launches Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina State targeting terrorists and bandits following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in captivity.
A friendly football match between Eniwari and Opuama communities in Bayelsa turned deadly when fans attacked and killed a youth, Thomas Ogbianawei. Police have arrested one suspect.
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo condemns the kidnapping at Vegetable Market in Benin City, orders police investigation to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators.
Suspected cultists killed a 22-year-old man, a physically challenged child, and another person in Ikorodu, Lagos. Six suspects have been arrested.
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State, including nationals from Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Senegal.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. The trial revealed drug abuse and sexual misconduct.
Five deaths confirmed as cholera spreads in Mangu LGA, Plateau State. Commissioner urges community cooperation to contain outbreak.
Nigeria's road safety regulations impose fines and sanctions on traffic violators. Using a phone while driving costs N4,000, while driving a right-hand steering vehicle leads to a N3,000 fine and forfeiture of the vehicle.
UK PM Keir Starmer announces a ban on social media for under-16s, covering platforms like TikTok and Instagram, to protect children's mental health and safety.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole claims Edo State was safer under his leadership than Anambra under Peter Obi, questioning Obi's ability to tackle national security.
The African Action Congress (AAC) claims an alleged assassination attempt on its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, during the June 12 Democracy Day protest in Abuja, urging international intervention.
Shane McSwane, 29, was sentenced to 26 years for kidnapping a woman who stopped to help after his car crash. He carjacked her and led police on a high-speed chase.
The United Against Terror Movement staged a third peaceful march in Abuja, urging national unity and stronger action against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and corruption in Nigeria.
A mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro kills six people, with one aircraft crashing into a car dealership and sparking a fire. Investigation underway.
A petrol station in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, was destroyed by fire after a tanker explosion. No casualties were reported, but property worth millions was lost.
Troops of the Nigerian Army and other agencies arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State, including nationals from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Senegal.