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The Federal Government has auctioned a Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and forfeited to the agency, through court processes, for the sum of N6.148 billion.  Director of Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who made the disclosure yesterday, said: “This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country.  “While bidders, who offered above the reserved prices emerged as winners of four of the listed property, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices.” Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Societ...

A man whose identity is yet to be ascertained has reportedly k!lled his kinsman following an alleged misunderstanding over a girlfriend in Edo State.  The incident reportedly happened on June, 12, 2026 at the Ogute-ke community in Okpella, Etsako East local Government of Edo State. According to Daily trust, several houses were reportedly set ablaze in a reprisal attack. The incident reportedly occurred during a wake-keep in Ogute-ke community, when two youths had a misunderstanding over a girlfriend. The misunderstanding resulted in a fight and one of them inflicted a machete cut on the head of his opponent, who was rushed to hospital. A community source said they were at a wake keep service, when the deceased and the suspect had a misunderstanding. The sourc...

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 12 teenage girls allegedly trafficked and forced into pr0stitution in apartments located within the Idumota area of Lagos Island. The operation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old woman, Princess Andrew, who is accused of luring girls aged between 13 and 15 years into commercial s3x work under false pretences. According to the police, the suspect allegedly recruited the girls from various states outside Lagos with promises of legitimate employment, only to compel them into prostitution upon arrival in the. The syndicate was uncovered after a 16-year-old victim escaped from the apartment and reported her ordeal to the police on June 11, 2026. Speaking on the operation, Fatai sai...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise conducted on June 13. In a statement issued on Tuesday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board confirmed that candidates who participated in the examination can now check their results through its official result-checking platforms. Benjamin noted that the release followed the successful completion of the mop-up exercise, which was organized to accommodate candidates who were unable to sit for the main UTME despite being biometrically verified. According to him, JAMB will now move to the next phase of the admission process, beginning with the ranking of candidates. He further disclosed ...

Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband several weeks ago. The Defence Headquarters announced the rescue on Monday. It said the operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. A statement signed by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said troops made contact with the kidnappers at Tunga Village during sustained offensive operations against criminal elements in the area. How I Transform Waste from Lagos Roads into Meaningful Art — Lagos Artist 0:00 / 0:00 According to the...

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of its Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Khan Salihu. The senior police officer reportedly passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, although the exact cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed. According to sources at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Salihu complained of fatigue after returning from the mosque on Sunday and requested permission to rest at home. He was later taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Confirming the development, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, described the late officer’s death as a significant loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Command. In a statement, the Command praised Salihu’s dedicati...

created by photogrid President Bola Tinubu has called on judges and judicial officers across the country to ensure that the courts remain a dependable source of justice for ordinary Nigerians. The President made the appeal on Monday during the commissioning of the newly completed Court of Appeal Abuja Division complex as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized the need for timely and impartial justice, urging judicial officers to remain unbiased regardless of social status or influence. He stressed that Nigerians expect the judiciary to serve as a genuine last resort for justice, noting that court decisions should promote national unity and strengthen democracy. According to ...

An angry mob set a tricycle allegedly used by suspected phone thieves near Zololo Junction, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Vigilantes who rushed to the area saved three suspects, including a woman, from being lynched. An eyewitness said the incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026. The victim raised an alarm, and residents quickly mobilised and apprehended them. According to Daily Trust, some angry youths stormed the area and attempted to lynch the suspects, but vigilantes saved them and took them to their office before handing them over to the police. Residents who gathered at the scene decried what they described as a rise in phone thefts in tricycles in recent days, saying many commuters have lost phones to thieves. A resid...

The traditional ruler of the0 Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has d!ed in captivity. The monarch was abducted kidnapped last month. His abductors reportedly demanded N21 million in cash, two new motorcycles, and a jerrycan of petrol as conditions for his release.  It was gathered that the community has paid a substantial ransom to secure his release.  The monarch's d3ath was confirmed in an emotional voice message obtained by SaharaReporters from a member of a committee involved in efforts to secure his freedom. In the message, the committee member announced the tragic development to members of the Olayinka community, describing the monarch's d3ath as an act of God's will despite extensive efforts ...

UFC heavyweight, Josh Hokit has come under fire after using his post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a long-debunked conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama following his victory over Derrick Lewis on Sunday. Hokit defeated Lewis by technical knockout at UFC Freedom 250 and used his interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan to thank President Donald Trump for hosting the event. However, he sparked controversy when he ended the interview by saying, “Michelle Obama is a man, am I right, America?” ] Rogan responded, “Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit,” before the interview concluded.  The remark echoed a false and widely discredited conspiracy theory that has circulated online for years targeting Michelle Obama. Hokit’s comments quickly drew cri...