Troops arrest ISWAP fighter fleeing airstrikes in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a suspected member of Boko Haram/ISWAP who was reportedly fleeing recent military airstrikes in Borno State. Military sources said the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Ahmad Sheriff, was apprehended at about 10:12 a.m. on May 31 during a patrol along the Kukawa–Cross Kauwa axis in Kukawa Local Government Area. He was reportedly travelling with two...
Kwankwaso denies planned protest over insecurity, backs peaceful resolution
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports alleging that party leaders are planning a protest over rising insecurity in the country. Kwankwaso, in a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026, described the claims as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard what he called deliberate misinformation. The former Minister of Defence stated...
Babachir Lawal quits ADC, slams Atiku over ‘rigged’ primaries
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging manipulation of the party’s recently concluded primaries in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal announced his resignation from the ADC via a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026. The former SGF stated that the primary election was marred...
Wike: How we’re using road, water projects to tackle insecurity in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the construction of roads and water projects in satellite towns and rural communities has significantly helped to reduce insecurity and improve access to farmlands across the nation’s capital. Wike disclosed that his administration deliberately shifted attention to neglected rural communities after extensive consultations with traditional rulers, youths, women, and...
EPL record-breaker James Milner retires at 40
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career. Milner announced this in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday. He stated: "After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career. "From making my debut for Leeds,...
Hayatu-Deen accepts ADC primaries result after meeting with Atiku, rules out court challenge
Presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has accepted the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries and announced that he will not challenge the result in court despite raising concerns about the conduct of the election. Hayatu-Deen made this known via a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026. This comes barely a few hours after Hayatu-Deen met with former Vice...
Half of Katsina’s Renewed Hope housing units still unfinished — Minister
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has uncovered major inconsistencies in official reports on the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope housing project in Katsina State, revealing that only about 130 of the 250 units claimed to be completed are actually finished. The discovery followed an unannounced inspection of the project site, where the minister carried out a physical...
Kwara: Terrorists threaten to marry emir’s wives over N150m ransom delay
Fresh tension has gripped Yashikira community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State as suspected terrorists holding wives of the Emir and other residents have reportedly threatened to forcibly marry off the women if ransom demands are not met. Security sources involved in ongoing rescue efforts said the threat followed delays in ransom negotiations after the victims were abducted...
Abduction: Oyo public schools shut over NUT strike
Teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State on Monday began an indefinite strike to protest the abduction of teachers and pupils of three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Gunmen on May 15 attacked Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, both in Ahoro- Esinele and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, near Ogbomoso, where...
15 Chinese, 9 Nigerians docked over illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa
The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before a federal high court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The defendants were brought before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful mining operations. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/281/2026, was filed on...
