A coalition of civil society groups has issued a strong warning to Nigerian security agencies ahead of the planned June 12 demonstrations, urging authorities not to use force against peaceful protesters. In an open letter dated June 2, the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other security bodies against any...

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking syndicate operating in Isuaniocha, Awka North Local Government Area, arresting six suspects, including a female dealer, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the raid was conducted in the early hours of Friday, May 30, 2025,...

Nigeria is actively courting global investment for a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project aimed at supplying natural gas to Europe via Morocco, in a strategic move to boost its energy exports and economic growth. The ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project was a key focus during a meeting on Monday between Vice President Kashim Shettima and executives from global energy and...

A moment of solemn reflection has fallen upon the Nigerian Hajj community as Alhaji Shu’aibu Jibrin, a pilgrim from Kano State, passed away last night in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The news of his death has stirred deep emotions among fellow pilgrims and the broader Muslim community, with many offering prayers and tributes for his peaceful transition during this sacred...

A deadly explosion has claimed the lives of at least nine people and left several others injured at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to eyewitnesses, the blast occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday and was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by terrorists. The bomb detonated while civilians...