Lithuania Prepares Evacuation Plans Amid Russian Threat
By Halima Adisa Lithuania has prepared evacuation plans in case of a Russian attack but would fight back if its territory is invaded, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says. Speaking with BBC, Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Russia, citing incidents involving drones entering the country’s airspace. He said Lithuania had prepared for different scenarios, […]
Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Men Over Easter Sunday Bombings
By Halima Adisa A Sri Lankan High Court has convicted 15 men over their alleged involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 270 people and injured more than 500. Among those convicted is Naufer Moulavi, whom prosecutors identified as the alleged mastermind of the suicide bombings. Nine other accused men were acquitted. The […]
Trump to Defend US Military Operations Against Iran at UN
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump is expected to defend his administration’s military operations against Iran when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, according to AFP. AFP reports that Trump is also expected to highlight his efforts to end the Gaza conflict and expand the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab […]
Court to Rule on El-Rufai’s No-Case Submission October 26
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal High Court, Abuja will on October 26, 2026, rule on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s no-case submission in the alleged phone-tapping case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date after hearing arguments from El-Rufai’s defence team and the DSS. El-Rufai’s counsel, Paul […]
NSCDC Uncovers Illegal Juice Factory, Arrests Two in Lagos
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an alleged illegal fruit juice factory in the Badagry area of Lagos State and arrested two female suspects. The operation was carried out on September 19, 2026, at Talabi Onilegbale Street, Aradagun, in Olorunda Local Council Development Area. Lagos State NSCDC Commandant, […]
Flooding Hits Awka, One Missing, Six Children Rescued
By Sulyman Gobir Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding around Ring Road, Agu Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving one person missing and six children rescued. Officials of the Awka South Local Government Area who visited the scene said the immediate emergency had been brought under control, while the National […]
Speaker Abbas Demands Transparent Probe Into Miners’ Deaths
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has demanded transparency and accountability in investigations into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. Abbas described the deaths as “painful, unfortunate, and avoidable” and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement […]
FG Urges Police on Professionalism, Impartiality in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality in the discharge of its responsibilities during the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in an address delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, […]
Police to Map Flashpoints, Combat Disinformation Ahead of Polls
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it will map electoral flashpoints, strengthen early-warning systems and track election disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, announced the measures on Monday at the opening of the 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Owerri, Imo State. Disu […]
IGP Pledges Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Olatunji Disu, has pledged a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations […]