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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has sent a message to Christians and Nigerians as CAN observes Sunday, June 14, 2026, as Black Sunday across the country in honour of the countless victims of insecurity. CAN noted that the lives of men, women, children, clergy, farmers, students, and entire communities have been shattered by violence, kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and bloodshed. Addressing Nigerians on Sunday, Okoh said noted that Nigerians are not only mourning but are speaking with one voice, saying, “Our nation is bleeding, and the Church cannot remain silent while innocent lives are lost and families live in fear.” He went on, “As we mark this solemn Black Sunday, we are mindful that our period of m...

Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, has initiated legal action against African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo over comments made during a television interview. Okonkwo had alleged that some South-East political leaders, including Udenwa, were involved in collecting money from aspirants seeking elective positions under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). During the interview, he claimed that prominent figures such as Udenwa, Peter Obi, Onyema Ugochukwu, and other members of the South-East caucus were engaged in extorting aspirants. In response, Udenwa, through his lawyer, Soronnadi A. Njoku (SAN), demanded an immediate retraction of the allegations, a public apology, and ₦5 billion in damages for what he described as defamatory remarks. Meanwhile, ...

Operatives attached to Idiroko Division of the Ogun State Police Command, led by CSP Adejuwon Ariyo, the Divisional Police Officer, have foiled a cross-border vehicle trafficking attempt and arrested two suspects, Seun Lawal ‘M’, aged 46 years, and Ademola Oriyomi ‘M’, aged 38 years, over a conspiracy involving a company driver and his guarantor to smuggle a 28-seater Toyota Coaster bus, earlier declared stolen from Lagos, into the Benin Republic for illegal disposal. The operation was based on credible intelligence received at about 11pm on June 12, 2026, indicating that the suspects had positioned the said vehicle at Babaloke area of Idiroko and were preparing to move it across the international border under false pretence. Acting swiftly on the information, the police DPO mobi...

At least 20 people have been killed in an attack by suspected bandits on Fesken Rafi community in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, prompting renewed concerns over insecurity in the area. The Kebbi State Government expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the attack as tragic and extending condolences to the families of the victims and residents of the affected community. Leading a government delegation on a condolence visit on Saturday, Deputy Governor Umar Tafida assured residents that the state government remains committed to tackling insecurity and safeguarding lives and property across Kebbi. He announced that additional security personnel and operational resources would be deployed to the area to strengthen security operations, restore normalcy and ...

created by photogrid Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent electricity problems to ineffective government policies, despite the country’s vast oil and gas resources. Speaking in a recent interview with The Spectator, Badenoch reflected on her childhood experiences in Nigeria and how they shaped her views on governance, energy policy, and economic management. According to her, Nigeria’s inability to convert its abundant natural resources into reliable electricity demonstrates the consequences of poor policymaking. Badenoch argued that possessing valuable resources alone is not enough if government decisions prevent citizens from benefiting from them. She noted that growing up in an oil-producing nation that s...

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has unveiled the next stage of its ongoing 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates set to undergo physical screening and document verification. The announcement was made on Saturday in a statement issued by the Board’s Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (retd.), who urged applicants to check their recruitment status through the official portal. According to Jibril, candidates who participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held in November 2025 are expected to visit the recruitment portal between June 15 and June 20 to confirm whether they have been shortlisted for the next phase. Applicants are required to log in using the application number generated during the registration pr...

Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike joined demonstrators in Abuja on Friday as Nigerians marked Democracy Day with protests highlighting the country's worsening security situation. During the demonstration, the actor called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to combat insecurity, warning that the growing activities of bandits and kidnappers pose a serious threat to citizens across the country. Emeka Ike expressed concern over the impact of insecurity on everyday life, noting that it has deprived many Nigerians of the freedom to move around safely. He revealed that travelling by road from Lagos to Imo State was once one of his most cherished experiences, but the deteriorating security situation has made such journeys increasingly dangerous. According to the acto...

The United States President, Donald Trump, on Saturday announced that a peace agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, a development he said would result in the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed optimism about the agreement and its potential impact on regional stability and global trade. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said. The Strait of Hormuz is regarded as one of the world’s most critical maritime routes for oil transportation, and any reopening is expected to have significant implications for global energy markets. However, Trump...

Funeral prayers for retired Major General Rabe Abubakar were held in Katsina on Saturday, days after he died in captivity following his abduction by terrorists. The development was disclosed by journalist Bakatsine, who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region, in a post on X. According to him, the late general’s wife, who had been held alongside him by the kidnappers, was released together with his body. Family members, military officers, government officials and residents attended the funeral prayers to pay their final respects to the retired senior military officer. He wrote: “Funeral prayers for retired General Rabe Abubakar were held in Katsina this evening. His wife, who had been held alongside him, was released by their captors together with...

A Bulawayo High Court judge has strongly criticised a trial magistrate for sending a 21-year-old man to prison for having s3x with a 14-year-old girl, arguing that the age difference between the two was only slightly outside the legal "protected bracket." Justices Munamato Mutevedzi and Ngoni Nduna ordered the immediate release of Mduduzi Ngwenya, overturning his 21-month jail term for engaging in s3xual intercourse with a minor. The judges ruled that the Inyathi magistrate had imposed a "worryingly excessive" punishment and had failed to consider alternatives such as community service or a fine. The court heard that Ngwenya and the 14-year-old girl were in a romantic relationship between September 2025 and February 2026. The relationship was discovered on February 25, 2026, when Ngw...