CAN South-West calls for security emergency; Tinubu assures tougher anti-terror actions. Police rescue Adelabu's sister and twins, kill two kidnappers. NAF deploys aerial surveillance for abducted teachers and pupils.
NDLEA seizes large opioid consignments in Taraba, arrests a 75-year-old grandfather in Ebonyi, and several suspects in other states in a nationwide crackdown.
The Nigerian Navy honored seven fallen personnel and 24 others with medals at its 70th anniversary, recognizing gallantry and service.
NSCDC rescues 24 human trafficking victims, including two pregnant women and a toddler, in Badagry, Lagos. Three suspects arrested, two at large.
WASPAN demands FCCPC respect court orders in the DEON regulations dispute, refuting claims of foreign interference and emphasizing the rights of Nigerian VAS providers.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13 has ordered an investigation into the death of a 26-year-old bricklayer who allegedly died while in police custody in Anambra State.
Residents of Obozoma Community in Delta State allege police brutality and unlawful arrests during a land dispute involving Bethel Court Estate, calling for an independent investigation.
Borno Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Musa Askira leads protest demanding rescue of 42 schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram; Zamfara attacks kill four.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns xenophobia and announces a new migration management plan to address illegal immigration and strengthen border security.
Terror attacks in Nigeria's Southwest region expose governor complacency, with abductions and killings rising despite security spending.
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa enlists traditional rulers in Nigeria's fight against drug abuse, leveraging their moral authority for community-based prevention and rehabilitation.
Jalilat Suleiman, Usman Shuaibu, and Abdullahi Dauda were buried on Saturday after a fatal auto crash along the Girei-Song Road in Adamawa State.
HURIWA calls for immediate rescue of abducted Oyo school children and teachers, praises security for recent rescue, and condemns killing of FRSC personnel in Kebbi.
Nigeria's Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights for over 500 Nigerians screened amid renewed xenophobic tensions in South Africa, with the first flight expected Monday.
Ogun State Police arrest two suspects linked to a kidnapping and murder case in Edo State. Suspects to be transferred to Edo for further investigation.
Governor Zulum and Senator Ndume commend troops for rescuing 360 captives in Borno. Military also foils kidnappings in Plateau and Kaduna.
An 18-year-old Benue girl shares her harrowing escape from sex traffickers in Mali, where she was forced to sleep with up to 20 men daily.
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold. Israel intercepted several, and the IDF vowed retaliation, raising fears of ceasefire collapse.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrested a suspected kidnappers' informant, Yahaya Haruna, and recovered a pistol in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, during a raid.
A viral video shows a landlady assaulting a tenant after he requested a refund for poor services, then allegedly attempted to forcefully evict him.
Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Yusuf Ayilara, denies terrorism links, condemns Oyo school abductions, and announces legal steps against defamation.
A 25-year-old Nigerian man, Abdulrahman Oriyomi, was arrested for using a fake boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight in Houston, causing a security breach.
NANS South-West Zone D condemns LAUTECH's suspension of students over a protest against department relocation, threatens mass action and plans a peaceful protest on June 8.
Senator Sunday Karimi declares that banditry and abductions aimed at destabilising President Tinubu's administration will fail, calling it a temporary phase.
NUJ Oyo State Council condemns late-night WASSCE exams, warns journalists against political branding, and calls for state police, among other resolutions.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, leading to the match being abandoned. He is conscious and stable.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, South-West, has decried rising kidnappings and banditry, calling on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on security and create state police.
Cross River State Anti-Quackery Task Force sealed Safe Hands Maternity Clinic in Calabar after a patient died post-surgery, citing multiple violations including lack of licence and unqualified staff.
Hon. Innocent Ojike files suit against APGA, INEC, and Ibemesi, demanding N100m damages over alleged manipulation of primary election results for Oyi State Constituency.
IGP Olatunji Disu's intelligence-led policing leads to rescue of Chief Adelabu's relatives and neutralization of kidnappers in Oyo State.