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NDLEA generates N6.15bn from auction of forfeited drug assets

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday said it realised N6.15 billion…

UK to ban social media access for children under 16

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a total ban…

Iran executed 18 protesters in 2026, says UN rights chief

  Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on national security…

Troops destroy terrorist hideouts in Katsina amid major offensive

  Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have launched…

Ododo vows to reclaim Kogi forests from criminals, strengthens security measures

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reclaiming the state’s…

General Rabe was not diabetic, son disputes government’s claim

  One of the sons of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, Isyaka Rabe,…

UK forces intercept Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ tanker in English channel

  Maha Christopher British armed forces have intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker…

Thailand, Vietnam deepen economic partnership amid global trade uncertainty

Thailand and Vietnam have pledged to significantly strengthen economic cooperation, unveiling ambitious plans to…

Facebook, Instagram down as Meta suffers global outage

  Facebook and Instagram users across the world experienced difficulties accessing the social media…

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after Spacex IPO

  Elon Musk has become the first person in history to surpass the $1…

Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, hints at possible deal

  US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was calling off strikes on…

FG declares June 12 public holiday for Democracy Day

  The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in…

 Reps pass state police bill in major security reform move

Maha Christopher The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking…

Niger criminalises same-sex relations with up to 20 years in jail

  Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising for the first time…

268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive in Lagos

  Maha Christopher The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent…