Edo man fakes own kidnap, demands N4m from family
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly staging a fake kidnap in a bid to extort N4 million from the family of one of the…
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy over planned attack on Borno military bases
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) over an alleged plot to attack two military formations in Borno…
FCCPC warns marketers, says current petrol prices don’t match crude cost fall
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned oil marketers against exploitation, saying the current petrol pump prices do not match the global crude cost reduction. The FCCPC,…
NDC hasn’t been deregistered, says Seriake Dickson
National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and senator representing Bayelsa west, Seriake Dickson says the party has not been deregistered despite the recent ruling of a federal high…
Eustaquio’s late strike knocks South Africa out of World Cup
A dramatic 92nd-minute strike from Stephen Eustaquio broke South African hearts as Canada secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Los Angeles Stadium to book their place in the last…
EFCC recovers ₦9.4bn, $21.2m loot in refinery rehabilitation probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦9.4 billion, $21.2 million and several landed properties in an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds…
Kogi teacher beaten to death after disciplining student
A female teacher has reportedly been beaten to death in Ugbamaka community, Okpo District, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, in an incident allegedly linked to the…
CAN, bishops fault Trump’s claim of ending killings of Christians in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside the Ecumenical Synods of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles and Senior Clergy, has rejected…
Ikeja Electric appoints new Acting CEO
Ikeja Electric has appointed Mrs Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026, following the transition of its current chief executive officer, Mrs Folake…
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher.…
