47 Abductees Rescued From ISWAP Enclave In Borno — Military
They are currently receiving medical care from medical professionals at a secure location, and necessary humanitarian support is being provided in coordination with relevant agencies to facilitate their eventual reintegration, according to Acting Military Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Captain Mohammed Musa. The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said it has rescued 47 persons, mostly...
Plateau To Establish Sickle Cell Registry, Expand Health Insurance Coverage For Patients
The initiative is aimed at ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for sickle cell patients across the state The Plateau State Government has announced plans to establish a State Sickle Cell Registry and expand health insurance coverage for people living with sickle cell disease as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare and reduce preventable...
Protesters Ground Traffic On Iwo Road, Demand Release Of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers
They criticised political leaders for focusing on preparations for the 2027 elections while insecurity continues to threaten the lives of Nigerians. Motorists and commuters along the busy Iwo Road interchange in Ibadan, Oyo State, had a hard time carrying out their businesses as protesters blocked the busy area on Monday, causing a major traffic disruption. The protesters, who gathered at the...
Customs Seize Expired Drugs, 1.8 Tonnes Of Cannabis
The operations were based on credible intelligence and enhanced risk profiling systems, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other relevant regulatory bodies. The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has blocked an attempt to distribute expired pharmaceutical products into the Nigerian market illegally. According to a statement posted by the Nigeria Customs’ X account on Friday by...
Police Launch Investigation Into Killing Of Ogun Broadcaster, Guard
Police authorities assured the public that no effort would be spared in ensuring that justice is served The Ogun State Police Command says it has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a renowned broadcaster and retired Ogun State Television personality, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, who were reported to have been shot and killed...
Police Launch Investigation Into Killing Of Ogun Broadcaster, Guard
Police authorities assured the public that no effort would be spared in ensuring that justice is served. The Ogun State Police Command says it has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a renowned broadcaster and retired Ogun State Television personality, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, who were reported to have been shot and killed...
Troops Foil Terrorists Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 22 Victims In Sokoto
In a related development, troops said they responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village on 18 June 2026, where armed terrorists attempted to abduct farmers working on their farmlands. Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local...
Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1 For Their First World Cup Win In History
Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet were Egypt's scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver. Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa...
Ekiti Gov Election Was ‘Full Of Intimidation,’ Vote-Buying, Says SDP’s Obafemi
He accused “one of these major parties” of being the masterminds of the vote-buying. The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Ekiti State governorship election of 2026, Peter Obafemi, has alleged irregularities in Saturday’s exercise. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, claiming the exercise was marred by vote-buying. When asked to assess the election, the SDP flagbearer said, “I...
Alleged Phone Tapping: Court Admits DSS Evidence Against El-Rufai
The matter was adjourned until June 23 for continuation of trial A lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who is the second prosecution witness in the trial of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone tapping of the phone lines of the National Security Adviser and breach of national security, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former...
