Year: 2026

Bandit Leader Calls Kidnapped Army General’s Family, Demands Release of Gang Members

• Crime
• Insecurity

Bandit Leader Calls Kidnapped Army General’s Family, Demands Release of Gang Members

Chief Reporter June 2, 2026 0

There are indications that notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has made contacts with relations of the abducted...

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Two men who killed a Nigerian living in the UK were sentenced to 24 years in prison.

• Crime
• International
• News

Two men who killed a Nigerian living in the UK were sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Chief Reporter June 2, 2026 0

Two men have been jailed for a total of 24 years and five months for their part...

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After being tortured by Ogun security group members, a man dies.

• Crime
• Insecurity

After being tortured by Ogun security group members, a man dies.

Chief Reporter June 2, 2026 0

The man, simply identified as Success, was said to have died from injuries he got after he...

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As Iran halts peace negotiations, oil prices rise.

• Economy
• International
• Oil & Gas

As Iran halts peace negotiations, oil prices rise.

Chief Reporter June 2, 2026 0

Oil prices surged and stocks slipped yesterday as Middle East peace talks faltered as tensions rose between...

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Economic hardship: Nigerians turn to firewood as the cost of kerosene and cooking gas soars

• Business
• Finance

Economic hardship: Nigerians turn to firewood as the cost of kerosene and cooking gas soars

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

A serious home energy crisis is pushing millions of Nigerian households away from sustainable energy options and...

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NELFUND warns against false reports and disputes suspending students’ maintenance allowance.

• EDUCATION

NELFUND warns against false reports and disputes suspending students’ maintenance allowance.

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed rumors circulating on social media and online platforms that...

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Tobi Amusan wins the Diamond League in Rabat, setting a new record.

• Games
• Sports

Tobi Amusan wins the Diamond League in Rabat, setting a new record.

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

Tobi Amusan of Nigeria dashed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in the Rabat Diamond League...

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WHO wants to outlaw nicotine and flavored tobacco products.

• Health
• International

WHO wants to outlaw nicotine and flavored tobacco products.

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged nations to restrict flavors and chemicals, including menthol, in tobacco...

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Increasing stock market revenue indicates a thriving economy under Tinubu’s watch—TMSG

• Economy
• Finance
• Government

Increasing stock market revenue indicates a thriving economy under Tinubu’s watch—TMSG

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) commends the report of 20 firms listed on the stock exchange...

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Trump directs the Pentagon to give Nigerian Christians’ protection top priority. ISIS’s target

• Crime
• Insecurity
• International
• Religion

Trump directs the Pentagon to give Nigerian Christians’ protection top priority. ISIS’s target

Chief Reporter June 1, 2026 0

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump told the Pentagon to concentrate on safeguarding...

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