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The Federal Government has begun the urgent evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, and no fewer than 742 citizens are expected to be airlifted home before June 30, 2026. The evacuation, confirmed on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, comes amid growing tension and reports of attacks on foreign nationals in …

The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations in public and private schools across the state, citing concerns over the increased financial burden imposed on parents and guardians from such events. The directive is contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), AA …

US President Donald Trump has said the airstrike on a school in Iran that reportedly killed more than 160 children during the initial phase of “Operation Epic Fury” was unintentional, insisting the incident is under investigation. Trump made his first public remarks on the tragedy while addressing reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit, where he came under renewed …

A police inspector attached to the security of the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja has lost an assault rifle and 30 live rounds after suspected thieves stole his vehicle and made off with the weapon in a brazen overnight incident. The officer concerned, identified as Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, is said to have parked his Toyota Camry with registration number …

The Benue State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a Fulani traveler and injury of two others in Okpokwu Local Government Area, alleging that the victims were attacked while on a private trip to visit family members. In a statement issued by the state chairman of …

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that government remains fully committed to ensuring the release of kidnapped school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, stating that no effort is being made to bring them home safely. The governor gave the assurance while addressing protesters led by social media personality VeryDarkMan at the Oyo State Government …

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered University College Hospital (UCH) to pay ₦1.5 million in damages and legal costs to a lawyer, Kehinde Taiwo, for what the court described as unlawful interference with his vehicle and removal of the battery by hospital security officers. In handing down the ruling, Justice NA Maha found that the …

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three residential buildings in Ibadan suspected of being linked to criminal operations, following the discovery of arms and ammunition inside the buildings. The affected buildings, located within a walled complex along Arubiewe Road in Gbendu community, near Olodo Garage, were identified by security agencies as properties allegedly used by criminal elements as operational …

Gunmen have attacked the National Institute for Political and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in a fresh wave of violence against security outfits. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, describing it as a fatal assault which occurred in the early hours of the day. Police spokesperson Alfred Alabo revealed in …

Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has convicted and sentenced a terrorist, Bello Liman (aka Doctor Alhaji Bello), to 30 years imprisonment on two charges not approved by the Federal Government. According to the indictment, Liman, sometime in 2020, in Zamfara State, withheld information that he knew would be helpful in securing the arrest of Usman Kachalla, …