The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide warning against the use of vehicles with concealed, altered, or unregistered number plates, stating that violators will face immediate impoundment and prosecution. Police commands across Lagos, FCT, Rivers, and other states said the enforcement is part of efforts to improve public safety and reduce crime. Authorities noted…

Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, has died in Geneva while representing Nigeria at the 114th International Labour Conference. The Nigeria Labour Congress confirmed that the veteran unionist passed on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following a sudden health setback during the international meeting. He was taken to a hospital in…

Authorities in Gwoza, Borno State, have begun sharing N8 million and relief materials with 360 people freed from suspected Boko Haram captivity. Abba Timta, who heads the Gwoza local council, disclosed this while meeting survivors in Pulka on Monday. Governor Babagana Zulum had visited the group earlier the same day. A 3-minute video of Timta’s…

Activist Omoyele Sowore has pushed back against the MTN Nigeria CEO’s assertion that unlimited data plans are not feasible, warning that subscribers will stage coordinated protests if telecom companies continue what he termed exploitative billing practices. The Sahara Reporters publisher led demonstrators to MTN’s Maitama, Abuja headquarters on Wednesday under the “Occupy MTN” campaign. He…

The FCT Police Command has seized more than 30 vehicles in Abuja for operating with unauthorized window tints, hidden number plates, and incomplete registration. The crackdown kicked off Friday as part of renewed enforcement across the territory. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi said the operation follows directives from Inspector-General Olatunji Disu to curb how criminals…

Islamic leaders in Oyo State have disowned demands reportedly made by kidnappers of school pupils and teachers, saying the conditions do not reflect Muslim teachings. They insisted that the perpetrators cannot speak on behalf of the faith. The response follows the May 15 raid on three schools in Oriire LGA — Esinele, Yawota, and Alawusa…

Ogun State has recorded its first international aircraft landing at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, a development Governor Dapo Abiodun described as a historic feat. The aircraft arrived Tuesday, June 3, 2026, with over 300 pilgrims returning from the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The flight, operated by Saudi carrier Flynas, flew in from…

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged that some politicians are sponsoring the kidnappers behind the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. He spoke on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, while receiving a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students led by NANS…

Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army secured the release of Adekemi Idowu and her six-month-old infant in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation was carried out on June 3, 2026, following a coordinated response to the attack on Ijalu community. The mother and child were among five members of…

Lagos residents defied heavy rainfall on Tuesday to stage a peaceful protest over worsening insecurity across the country. The demonstrators marched from Ikeja Under Bridge to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, insisting that weather would not silence their demand for urgent government action. Led by the Lagos State Wing of the Nigeria…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Federal Polytechnic Ngodo-Isuochi chapter has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the institution’s management over what it describes as persistent neglect of staff welfare and breach of statutory obligations. The notice was contained in a letter dated May 26, 2026, signed by the chapter chairman Mr Ador Osundu and…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to deliver judgment in the trial of five men charged over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after both prosecution and defence teams adopted their final written addresses on May…

Police in France rounded up 780 people across the country after Paris Saint-Germain’s back-to-back Champions League triumph sparked street violence and property damage. PSG sealed a second straight UCL trophy by defeating Arsenal on penalties. But the win triggered unrest in several cities, worst in Paris where fans flooded the Champs-Élysées and areas around Parc…

Italian police have charged five men after a tourist reported being held and sexually assaulted in Rome for three days. Authorities identified the suspects as Saidykhan Lamin, Karamba Kanteh, Harouna Traore, Isibor Wisdom, and Paul Nwabueze. Two of the men are Nigerian nationals. All five face charges of gang rape aggravated by taking advantage of…

The Kano State Fire Service has rescued residents who fell into open wells in different parts of the state. In one incident reported in Gurungawa, Kumbotso LGA, a 23-year-old woman was pulled out alive after falling into a well in the early hours of Tuesday. The emergency call came in around 12:25 a.m. and the…

Four travelers lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a multiple crash at Ikeji-Arakeji, Ori-Ade LGA, Osun State. The accident happened along the Osun/Ondo highway and involved two buses and a truck. Eyewitness video showed one of the buses engulfed in flames while injured passengers, including two NYSC members, lay on the road…

Security agencies have intensified search efforts in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of teachers and students from three schools last Friday. A joint team of police officers, soldiers, and Amotekun operatives has been deployed to the area to track the abductors and secure the safe return of the victims.  The…

Meta has officially launched paid subscription plans for its three main apps, giving users access to extra features for a monthly fee. Announced Wednesday by Head of Product Naomi Gleit, the new tiers Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus are now rolling out worldwide. The company says the subscriptions are designed for users who…

The Presidency is seeking legal consequences for social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, over a viral audio clip allegedly linked to President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, made the call on X on Wednesday. He accused VDM of spreading false content that could mislead Nigerians…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scheduled Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to accommodate candidates who could not sit the main test due to technical and biometric challenges. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement signed by the Board’s Public Communications Adviser, Fabian Benjamin. According to…