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Yunusa Umar

June 12, 2026

Niger residents decry June 12 Democracy Day amid hunger, hardship, homelessness

For Victoria Joshua, June 12 began like any other day in the IDPs in Niger state. The mother of three joined dozens of other displaced persons in search of food and water.

Victoria Joshua, Bala and Erena IDP
June 10, 2026

Kogi school VP, two other killed as security agents foil mass abduction of WASSCE candidates

Mr Fanwo stated that the state government extended its condolences to the families of the victims.

Gunmen and Troops
June 10, 2026

UK police continue manhunt for prison escapee Temitope Segun

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers and has links across south London.

Temitope Segun
June 10, 2026

Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal

The Russia-owned nuclear group signed a roadmap with Rwanda to establish Russian-Rwanda cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali
June 10, 2026

Terrorists plotting mass abduction of schoolchildren in Edo, SSS memo reveals 

The State Security Service has revealed a plot by suspected terrorists to carry out a mass abduction of schoolchildren, particularly in the Edo North senatorial district.

SSS
June 9, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian man Atuchukwu Onyeanusi for fraud, identity theft

Mr Onyeanusi used a false Texas CDL and a false Social Security card with the same name to obtain employment at the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board.

Atuchukwu Markrufus Onyeanusi
June 9, 2026

Gunmen who abducted six farmers in Kwara community demanding N200 million ransom: Vigilante

According to the vigilante, the attackers targeted shops and asked for specific individuals before abducting them.

Kwara State
June 9, 2026

Seven alleged killers of FRSC officers apprehended in Kebbi: Police

The police command in Kebbi has arrested seven suspected bandits linked to the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps officers in the Bagudo council area of the state.

Seven alleged killers of FRSC officers apprehended
June 8, 2026

Flight expensive even in America; Nigeria investing in rail, coastal roads, says Remi Tinubu

Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria remains a country with enormous potential despite its numerous challenges.

Remi Tinubu
June 8, 2026

Borno police rescue abducted six-year-old boy, arrest suspect

“Preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after the child’s disappearance, the suspect contacted the parents and demanded ₦200,000 for the child’s release,” he said.

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