The anti-drug agency says the operation has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking networks in Edo State. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of illicit drugs with an estimated street value of N2.8 billion in Edo State. Speaking during the destruction exercise, NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba Marwa, described the…
President Tinubu says efforts are ongoing to secure the release of abducted students and teachers in Oyo and Borno states. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism about the safe return of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in separate incidents in Oyo and Borno states. The President said security agencies are intensifying rescue operations and working…
A potential Iran war deal may be close, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. US President Donald Trump has claimed that a deal to end the conflict with Iran is nearing completion, saying negotiators have reached a “great settlement” and that final documents could be ready within days. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the…
South Korea came from behind to secure a dramatic victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Korea fought back to defeat Czech Republic 2-1, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute. Despite dominating much of the match, South Korea fell behind…
Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing victory over South Africa at a packed Azteca Stadium. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking advantage of two South African red cards in a dramatic contest. Mexico took the lead after just nine…
Officials ordered a shelter-in-place at parts of the Pentagon following a reported hazardous materials incident. Several areas of the Pentagon were placed under a shelter-in-place order on Thursday after building monitoring systems detected a potential air-quality hazard. Multiple floors and hallways were temporarily restricted as emergency teams responded to the situation. According to Pentagon spokesperson…
Hundreds of Nigerians have returned home amid growing fears over xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Nigeria has evacuated 268 citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment continues to rise across the country. The evacuees arrived in Lagos on Thursday after departing Johannesburg, with Nigerian officials saying around 1,000 people have registered for…
Serena Williams’ return to competitive tennis has been cut short after doubles partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury at Queen’s. Serena Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko have withdrawn from the Queen’s Club doubles tournament after Mboko sustained a left knee injury during her singles match. Mboko was forced to retire while trailing 6-2,…
Authorities have shut schools and tightened security following fresh bandit threats and attacks targeting communities and students. Three people, including a school vice principal and a six-year-old child, were killed when heavily armed bandits attacked Iluke Bunu in Kogi State. According to the police, the attackers arrived on about 40 motorcycles and invaded the area,…
The deaths come amid renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran in the Gulf region. Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a US strike hit the Palau-flagged oil tanker. This happened off the coast of Oman, according to India’s Shipping Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. The vessel was carrying 24 Indian crew members,…
