…a warning that the embattled strait would be closed till further notice. US Central Command denied that, saying that the waterway was still open to all vessels and the US military was prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Centre, a global monitoring body, reported Sunday it was still…

…the CBN said Nigeria’s external position remained strong during the period. In its summary of economic developments, the bank stated that “despite heightened geopolitical risks and trade tensions, the external sector recorded a higher trade surplus and capital inflows, due largely to lower import bills and increased ca…

…Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esienle, in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15. The victims are expected to be formally handed over by the military to the Oyo State Government after completing medical evaluation and psychosocial support at the Hea…

…demands The kidnappers had initially demanded the release of detained terrorist commanders, payment of ransom, two Hilux vehicles and the implementation of Sharia-related laws as conditions for freeing the victims. They specifically requested the release of Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a or Abbas Mukhtar, and h…

…recurring flooding in parts of Lagos and Ogun states. An X user identified as Packet Commander wrote, “After all the demolitions in Lagos, flooding is still a recurring nightmare. It can’t be blamed entirely on littering or Lagosians. “Lagos should declare a state of emergency on canal cleaning, maintenance, and redesi…

By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 12th July, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m, followed a co…

…Act, 2020, to provide the legal framework for state police, including their powers, command structure, funding, relationship with the Federal Police Service, governors’ roles, and safeguards against political abuse.

…three women over sale of four-year-old for N2m in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three female members of a child trafficking syndicate for allegedly selling a four-year-old boy for N2 million. The spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12th…

…kidnappers for abducting man and stealing 26 goats in Yobe The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered 26 stolen goats in Gujba Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, Jul…

…failed attack allegedly showed that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders alongside the foreign terrorist facilitators. The foreign nationals were identified as a Palestinian Arab known as Abu Ishaq, believed to be the group's chief trainer; a Moroccan identified as Abu Thaiba, reportedly servin…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command, said it has 43 suspected criminals during a late-night raid on a notorious criminal hideout in the Isheri-Olofin area of the state, by Operation Kosaye. The suspects, comprising 28 males and 15 females, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and…

The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, and the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dawud Akinola, have expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies over the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abduct…

…said analysis of the device showed the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders and three foreign facilitators.“Among them is Abu Thaiba, a Moroccan Arab identified as a medical doctor serving within the terrorist network, and Abu Ishaq, a Palestinian Arab assessed to be ISWAP’s overall trainer. Goni s…

…been under stress or had an underlying medical condition. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. when the driver of a commercial minibus, Mr John Okon John…

…return of their loved ones. The National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof Tukur Muhammad-Baba, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, described the operation as a source of joy and relief, congratulating the rescued pupils, their parents, guardians and communities. "The Arewa Consultative Forum heartily wel…

…prior to the attack indicates that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders (Qai'ds), alongside three foreign terrorist facilitators. They include a Palestinian Arab identified as Abu Ishaq, assessed to be ISWAP's overall trainer; a Moroccan Arab identified as Abu Thaiba, a medical doctor serving w…

…listed in the case are the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; Paul Emmanuel; Jeremiah Imoukhede; and Ituah Sylvester. Other witnesses are civil servants working in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (AGoF), Akimbo Shola and Adamu Balongu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who we…

A notorious bandit commander, identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Zamfara State by local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The bandit kingpin was reportedly killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who…

…Ronaldo. According to Evra, Ronaldo once lost a game of table tennis to former teammate Rio Ferdinand while other players celebrated Ferdinand’s victory. Evra said Ronaldo was so unhappy with the defeat that he sent his cousin to buy a table tennis table. He then reportedly spent two weeks practising before challenging…

Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cult members allegedly terrorising residents of the Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal…

…presence. It absorbs light, creates sharp silhouettes, and acts as a visual frame that commands respect. Where other bright colours demand attention by screaming for it, black commands the room through quiet confidence. It flatters every body type, complements every skin tone, and provides a neutral canvas that allows…

…elements in the Mandara Mountains. The surrendered persons were identified as Hauwa Muhammadu, 40; Aisha Muhammadu, 22; Adamu Muhammadu, 15; and 10-month-old Muhammad Mustapha. According to preliminary findings, the family told investigators that they escaped from the enclave due to sustained military pressure on the t…

…with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The students and staff from Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, LA Primary School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, were kidnapped for 56 days before they were saved by a group of security officers on Friday. However, a statement from Igboho’s Media office pra…

…further attacks. Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful. The post Nine family members, two-month-old baby killed in fresh Plateau attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

…from the penalty spot in the 54th minute to make it 4-1, putting Nigeria firmly in command of the tie. Benin, however, mounted a spirited comeback as Hermionne Lokossou pulled one back before Gandonou grabbed her second goal of the match to reduce the deficit to 4-3. With the home side pushing for an equaliser, Joseph…