Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested five suspected criminals following a gun battle in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The suspects were apprehended on Thursday after...
A Kano State High Court has ordered three defendants accused of kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted culpable homicide to remain in custody, ruling that the gravity of the allegations outweighs arguments for their release on bail.
The defendants — Umar...
Terrorists holding teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly outlined four conditions for the release of the captives.
The abductors, who attacked schools in Esinele, Yawota and Alawusa communities on...
Iran players have received visas to enter the United States, ahead of the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A White House official disclosed on Friday, 10 days before Iran plays in Los Angeles, that the players had received their visas,...
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly spreading false information on social media claiming that bandits had invaded the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the command's spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the suspect posted...
A Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Texas, United States, after being convicted of sexually assaulting congregants and abusing his position of spiritual authority.
Odiong, 57, was sentenced by a jury at a state...
Nigerian stock market investors regained N234 billion on Friday, June 5, 2026, ending a four-session losing streak as renewed buying interest lifted key market indicators.
Market capitalisation rose by N234 billion, or 0.15 per cent, from N155.359 trillion to N155.593...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the cost of diesel has been affecting train operations in the country.
The NRC, however, said it will continue to prioritise the welfare of its workforce and make their work environment safer and friendlier.
The...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a N100 million penalty for banks that process foreign exchange transactions without adequate documentation, according to its newly released Foreign Exchange Manual.
Under the revised guidelines, offending banks will also pay an additional...
No fewer than 397 Nigerians are undergoing final screening for repatriation from South Africa amid growing anti-foreigner campaigns and xenophobic tensions in parts of the country.
The screening exercise, which commenced on Thursday and is expected to conclude on Sunday,...
