Troops retain control of Mandaragirau base after terrorist attack
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a terrorist assault on Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau in Borno State, killing several insurgents in the process but losing five soldiers and three Civilian Joint Task Force members during the engagement. The attack was launched at approximately 3 a.m. on Friday, with terrorists exploiting heavy rainfall and poor visibility to attempt a breach...
Arm yourselves legally, Argungu emir tells bandit-hit communities
The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on communities within his emirate to legally acquire weapons for self-defence as banditry and criminal violence continue to ravage the region. The traditional ruler made the appeal during a meeting with district, village and ward heads at his palace in Argungu, where he urged local leaders to take proactive steps to...
Oil theft kingpins remain elusive — Naval Chief
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, has said that the masterminds behind crude oil theft in Nigeria largely remain beyond the reach of security agencies, while those arrested are often low-level operatives with little knowledge of the criminal networks they serve. Speaking on a programme on Channels Television on Friday, Vice Admiral Abbas explained that oil theft syndicates...
OKHMA Global seeks partnership for Carnival Calabar
OKHMA Global Limited, the official marketing consultant for Carnival Calabar and Festival, has called on corporate organisations and brands to firm up sponsorship and partnership agreements ahead of the 2026 edition of the carnival slated for December 2026 in the capital of Cross River State. Speaking during the theme unveiling event for the carnival held recently in Lagos, the Lead...
FCT police impound over 30 vehicles, enforce ban on tinted glass
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for violating regulations on tinted glasses, obscured number plates and improper vehicle registration as it commenced enforcement of the ban on tinted vehicles across Abuja. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation was designed to curb the use of...
Eight soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks army base in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a Nigerian Army formation along the Mandara–Buratai Road in Borno State, killing at least eight soldiers in a pre-dawn assault on the 162 Battalion. Military sources said the attack occurred around 4 a.m. on Friday, with the insurgents allegedly taking advantage of heavy rainfall to approach the base unnoticed. A security source familiar with the incident...
Supreme Court affirms death sentence for Delta convicted kidnapper
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence by hanging imposed on a convicted kidnapper from Delta State, Chelynor Halim. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed Halim’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit and affirming the decisions of the lower courts. Halim was convicted in 2017 by a High Court sitting in...
Tottenham sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool on free transfer
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Andy Robertson from Liverpool on a free transfer. Tottenham announced the signing of Robertson via a statement on Friday. The 32-year-old defender will sign for Spurs on July 1 once his contract at Liverpool comes to an end. The club stated: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Andy Robertson ✍️ “A leader on and...
Anambra arraigns Abia ex-guber aspirant, seven others over religious fraud
The Anambra State Government has arraigned a former governorship aspirant in Abia State, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, alongside seven others for alleged violations of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025. Nwankpa, founder of Chapel of Faith Ministry in Onitsha, was brought before the State High Court in Awka on Friday together with seven self-acclaimed pastors as part of the state's...
Nigeria’s capital importation rises to $10.37bn in Q1 2026
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total capital importation into Nigeria stood at $10,371.90 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The NBS disclosed this in its Nigeria Capital Importation Q1 2026 report released on Friday, June 5. The bureau said the figure was higher than $5,642.07 billion recorded in Q1 2025, indicating an increase of 83.83 per cent...
