One killed, two injured in fresh bandits attacks in Kogi
A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
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Drama in Senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules
The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
Accountancy or Vendetta? Ortom Rejects Benue Probe Report, Labels Inquiry ‘Political Witch-Hunt’
A high-stakes political confrontation has erupted in Benue State following the official submission of the report by the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry. The judicial panel, set up by the administration of incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia, dropped a political bombshell by alleging that a staggering N139.8 billion in public funds remains completely unaccounted for from the immediate past administration.
Rules-Based Enforcement: Ireland Deports 42 South Africans on €735,000 Charter Flight
In a firm signal of its tightening border policy, Ireland’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration has executed a high-profile deportation operation, returning 42 South African nationals who were found to be residing in the country illegally. The enforcement operation, coordinated by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), marks the state’s fourth major chartered deportation flight this year alone, highlighting a aggressive, rules-based approach to immigration processing.
6 out of 7: How APC Swept Ekiti Governorship, Won 5 Bye-Elections, and Lost Rivers to PDP
Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed a major realignment over the weekend as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concluded counting for seven highly contested sub-national elections. Emerging from a high-stakes weekend of intense voter mobilization, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) achieved a near-total victory, capturing six out of the seven executive and legislative seats up for grabs across multiple states.
Oyo School Kidnap: Troops Block Escape Routes as Cornered Terrorists Reduce Demands
The intense manhunt for the armed bandits holding dozens of schoolchildren and teachers captive in Oyo State has taken a decisive turn. Joint security forces, comprising the Nigerian Army, police operatives, local hunters, and the Western Nigeria Security Network (popularly known as Amotekun), have successfully choked off strategic logistics lines and withdrawal channels within the vast forest corridors bordering the Old Oyo National Park. Faced with aggressive pressure from the ongoing ground-and-air rescue campaign, the terrorists have significantly reduced their initial ransom demands, shifting their posture from ideological posturing to basic survival.
Luxury Beach Resort Ravaged by Fire in the Dominican Republic
A devastating fire tore through the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, a popular tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff. Authorities said the blaze spread rapidly through parts of the beachfront resort, producing huge plumes of smoke visible across the coastline….
Ekiti D-Day: 10 Parties Go for Oyebanji’s Office as Voters Decide the State’s Political Future
The political atmosphere across Ekiti State has reached a fever pitch as hundreds of thousands of residents officially head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026. In what political analysts describe as a defining moment for Nigeria’s off-cycle electoral framework, incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is seeking a historic second term in office. Standing in his path are determined candidates fielded by 10 opposing political parties, making this a highly anticipated multi-front battle for control of the Ado-Ekiti Government House.
Spreading violence and impunity spreading perceptions of genocide in Nigeria, UN says
Impunity in the face of repeated attacks on religious leaders and places of worship, combined with weak prevention and poor accountability, is leading victims in Nigeria to view violence as persecution or even genocide, according to a United Nations report. Spreading violence and impunity for armed groups is undermining religious freedom in Nigeria, the UN’s…
New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa
A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent where they were already under attack. Of Africa’s 54 countries, only about 20 do not currently criminalise same-sex relations. Here is a look at the wave of anti-LGBTQ sentiment sweeping the continent and some of…
Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations
The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security challenges. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the proposal on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by…
