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June 11, 2026

Two suspects arrested over plot to kidnap Chinese national in Ogun, demand N50 million ransom 

Mr Ojajuni said the operation prevented what could have resulted in a serious kidnapping incident.

Armed policemen.
June 11, 2026

Greed driving Nigerian women into drug trafficking: NDLEA

NDLEA says the erosion of societal values, greed, economic challenges, peer influence and family background are factors driving the involvement of women in drug trafficking.

NDLEA mugshots of female drug trafficker
June 11, 2026

Democracy Day: Analysts, rights group seek electoral reforms, rule of law

The stakeholders made their calls in separate interviews ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
June 11, 2026

Jos driver bags prison sentence for stealing milk

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a driver, Olatunde Ayila, 47, to one year in prison for stealing 10 cartons of milk.

Dano milk cartons
June 11, 2026

Labourer sentenced to prison for stealing phone

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a 25-year-old labourer, Abubakar Ado, to eight months in prison for stealing a phone.

Jos prison
June 11, 2026

Nigeria’s democracy is work in progress, Nigerians say

Rambi Ayala says Nigeria’s democracy has reached a significant milestone, given the achievements of successive civilian administrations over the last 27 years.

President-elect Bola Tinubu and President Buhari
June 11, 2026

Former Gov Oyetola condemns attacks on APC supporters in Osun

“Political contests must never degenerate into intimidation, attacks or bloodshed,” Mr Oyetola said.

Adegboyega Oyetola
June 11, 2026

Airstrike killed scores of terrorists in Lake Chad Basin: NAF

The Nigerian Air Force says its airstrikes killed scores of terrorists at Metele in the Northern Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin.

Air Force pilots with fighter jets
June 11, 2026

Troops uncover suspected IPOB/ESN safe house, recover arms in Enugu

Troops from the 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA in conjunction with operatives of the State Security Service carried out the operation.

Recovered fire arms in Enugu
June 11, 2026

APC governorship candidate condemns Osun political violence

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, says democracy should be driven by ideas, not violence.

Bola Oyebamiji