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Nigerian Army rescues 47 kidnapped victims in Kangarwa, Borno
Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of over 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on 20 June 2026. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force…
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Alleged N740m investment scam: How couple defrauded me – Witness
The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Chinyere Okoroafor in the trial of the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose and his wife Hope Onome Oghelemu before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, June 22, 2026 narrated how she was defrauded…
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Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank MD, Tunde Ayeni
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja for an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count…
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INEC Denies Publishing APC Candidates List for Lagos 2027 House of Reps Polls
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a document circulating on social media claiming to be an official public notice containing the names of candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Federal House of Representatives elections in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
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Presidency Dismisses Peter Obi’s Resignation Call, Defends Tinubu’s Record on Economy, Security
Presidency has strongly rejected calls by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish,” “hollow,” and a distraction from ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s challenges. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Obi’s…
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Peter Obi Calls for Tinubu to Step Down Over Insecurity, Economic Hardship
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity and failures in governance. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, where he reflected on the political culture of accountability in…
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Mbappé Equals Klose’s World Cup Goal Tally with Double Against Iraq
Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th appearance for France with a brace as Les Bleus took control of their Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the score at 3–0 as the game continues. The France captain opened the scoring before adding a second, taking his international tally to 61 goals…
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Customs, NAFDAC Join Forces Against Illicit Pharmaceuticals to Safeguard Public Health
Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a large consignment of seized Tramadol and Natizol tablets to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), as part of renewed efforts to intensify the fight against drug smuggling. The handover ceremony, held on Tuesday, 16…
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Army deal heavy blow to terrorists, rescue abductees in Sokoto, Katsina
Troops OF Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a sustained effort to rid the North West region of terrorism and banditry have recorded another significant operational successes. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday. Lt. Col. Danja said through…
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Security Forces Intercept Large Cache Of Arms In Kogi, Arrest Three Suspects
A cache of arms and ammunition believed to have been destined for criminal elements seeking to undermine the peace and security of Kogi State has been intercepted in a joint security operation. The state government announced this in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday. It explained that…