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The Federal Government has urged Nigerian media houses to avoid giving prominent coverage to terror!sts, band!ts and other criminal groups, warning that such publicity helps amplify their activities and undermines national security efforts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal during a two-day National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Thursday, June 18. “Yes, we have to do our work. We have to report whatever happens but you must know that the best reporter, the best editor, is the one who knows what not to report in the interest of nation-building. Please, take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages. This is wha...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin City. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to participating in the kidnapping, revealing that the victim was abducted on Sunday and later released after a ransom was paid. The suspect also reportedly told police that two cartridges were recovered from him during his arrest and claimed that the firearm used in the operation had been handed over to another member of the gang. For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8l...

A science teacher at Bole Senior High School in Ghana's Savannah Region is reportedly under investigation following the emergence of a leaked video that allegedly shows the educator engaging in inappropriate conduct with a final-year student inside one of the school's science laboratories. The video, which has circulated widely on social media, has sparked public outrage and raised concerns about student welfare, teacher ethics, and security within educational institutions. According to reports, the incident is alleged to have occurred within the school's science laboratory. However, authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of the individuals featured in the footage, and the authenticity of the video has yet to be independently verified. School management is said t...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the reported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the faction led by Chika Edoziem, describing the action as unconstitutional, invalid, and without legal standing. In a statement issued by IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, the group maintained that Edoziem and members of the dissolved third Directorate of State (DOS) administration no longer hold any authority within the organisation, having been removed from office before announcing the suspension. IPOB stated that Kanu, exercising powers granted to him under the movement’s Code of Conduct, recently dissolved the third DOS administration headed by Edoziem and appointed a new leadership team, the fourth DOS administration, led by Chris Nwaọgụ. According to the ...

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Office of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, along with the position of Director of Radio Biafra. The decision was reportedly reached during a full meeting of the group’s Directorate and was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of IPOB’s Directorate of State, Chikadibia Edoziem. According to the statement, the Directorate of State will now oversee the affairs and administration of the organisation. IPOB maintained that the movement was founded collectively by Biafrans in the diaspora and not by any single individual, stressing that no person has the authority to dissolve its apex leadership structure. The group said its decision followed a review of intelligence reports concerning communi...

Avvideo showing a Nigerian man brut@lly ass@ulting a woman has sparked widespread outrage and calls for police intervention across social media. The 58-second clip depicts an unidentified man holding a woman in a chokehold while repeatedly punching her in the face. Despite the woman’s attempt to stop him, the suspect continued the physical attack. In the video, the assailant can be heard issuing d£ath threats in Igbo, stating, “I will kill you today. You want to die?” A witness at the scene captured the entire assault on a mobile device. Upon noticing the recording, the suspect confronted and warned him to stop filming, to which the witness falsely claimed he was not recording the incident. The footage has triggered intense backlash online, with numerous social media users...

A 26-year-old legal practitioner has tragically d!ed after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana's victory over Panama in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The deceased, Sara Araba Tettey, a newly qualified lawyer and alumna of the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was said to have collapsed moments after jubilant scenes erupted following the Black Stars' victory. Local media reported that Ms Tettey, who was called to the Ghana Bar earlier this year, was working with O & A Legal Consult and was widely regarded by colleagues and friends as one of the country's promising young legal professionals. According to eyewitness accounts, she was watching the match with frien...

About N500bn was deducted from the Federation Account Allocation Committee revenue for May 2026 to fund a national security emergency intervention, multiple sources familiar with the development told The PUNCH. The deduction was made before the monthly revenue sharing exercise among the Federal Government, states and local government councils, according to senior officials privy to the FAAC proceedings. Confirming the development, one of the sources said, “FAAC deducted N500bn for national security emergency fund this month.” Another official added that the deduction accounted for a significant portion of the gap between the total revenue generated and the amount eventually distributed to the three tiers of government. “That is where the FAAC windfall is going too,” th...

The Nigerian Legion has urged the federal government to establish a dedicated Ministry of Veterans Affairs to strengthen support for retired military personnel and the families of fallen servicemen nationwide. The appeal was made in Abuja by the Legion’s National Chairman, Grace Morenike Henry, during activities marking the organisation’s 62nd anniversary. Henry said a dedicated ministry would provide a stronger institutional framework to address veterans’ welfare, healthcare and social needs in line with international best practice. She rejected ongoing efforts to repeal the Nigerian Legion Act to create a Veterans Federation of Nigeria (VFN), insisting instead that the existing legislation be amended and reinforced. According to Henry, the Nigerian Legion remains the only bod...

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has described the state as the most peaceful in Nigeria, with the lowest crime rate, attributing the achievement to efforts aimed at sustaining law, order and stability. Diri said this on Thursday at the Second Stakeholders Sensitisation Conference of the Multi-Door Courthouse in Yenagoa, where participants discussed justice reforms and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Bayelsa. Represented by his deputy, Mr Peter Akpe, the governor said that the Multi-Door Courthouse was an important institution that provided alternatives to litigation and strengthened citizens’ access to justice. He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the judiciary and promoting reforms that enhance efficient justice delivery and sustain publ...