A Kenyan court has sentenced a Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, to a fine of 1 million shillings (about $7,746) and a 12-month prison term for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants out of the country. He was arrested last month at Nairobi’s main international airport after the insects were discovered in his luggage.…
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims following an intelligence-driven crackdown on criminal elements operating in Kyado, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 15, 2026, around 3:50 a.m., led to the safe rescue of Mr. Sylvester Micheal Ebuka and…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members and recovered a firearm in Ondo town. Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Akure carried out the arrest on April 11, 2026, following credible intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group. Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that the suspects are affiliated…
Godswill Akpabio has linked the recent surge in insecurity across the country to the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigerian Revenue Service Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Akpabio praised Bola Tinubu, stating that the administration’s performance has unsettled its opponents, who he alleged are…
Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, April 14, with a convincing 2–0 away win over Liverpool FC, sealing a dominant 4–0 aggregate victory. The defending European champions arrived at Anfield with a two-goal advantage from the first leg and delivered a composed performance to shut down any hopes of…
Tension is mounting in Oyo State as speculation over a possible impeachment plot has escalated into a major political crisis within the State House of Assembly, drawing the attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, what initially started as rumours has evolved into a serious situation, with lawmakers said to have held…
Nigeria’s crude oil output recorded a slight rebound in March 2026, rising to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the latest report by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The figure, based on official data submitted by Nigerian authorities, marks a 5.25 percent increase from the 1.31 million bpd produced in February. Despite…
Ademola Lookman delivered a crucial first-half goal that sent Atlético Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, sealing a 3–2 aggregate win over FC Barcelona. Although Barcelona secured a 2–1 victory on the night at the Metropolitano Stadium, the deficit from the first leg proved too much to overturn, as Diego Simeone’s side held…
Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has stated that Nigeria has the capacity to end insecurity within six months if the Federal Government shows strong political will and takes decisive steps. Ndume made this remark during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 14. He emphasized that tackling insecurity is not about complaints but…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two security guards in connection with the murder of a traveler identified as Promise in Ibafo. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 13, 2026, noting that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects still at large. According to the police,…
