The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has achieved major breakthroughs in dismantling drug trafficking syndicates that recruit and exploit women for illegal drug operations across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi…
The United States government has intensified efforts to combat birth tourism, revoking more than 600 visas issued to foreign nationals who allegedly used the practice to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of State in a post on X on June 10, where it said the move…
Jadon Sancho has officially left Manchester United, bringing an end to a disappointing five-year stint at Old Trafford that began with a £75 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund. United announced that Sancho will depart as a free agent at the end of the month, alongside Tyrell Malacia and Casemiro, whose contracts are also set to…
The House of Representatives has disclosed plans to vote on a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state and local government police forces as part of measures to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the announcement while briefing journalists after plenary. He explained…
Former presidential candidate and media entrepreneur, Chief Dele Momodu, has claimed that Peter Obi turned down advice to align politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting he was more popular than the former vice president. Momodu made the revelation during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, where…
Iran’s national football team has been cleared to enter the United States the day before each of their World Cup matches, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The team, currently undergoing preparations in Tijuana, will be allowed cross-border entry into the United States despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, officials confirmed…
Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has responded to criticisms over his visit to Ibadan last year, rejecting claims that he was promoting the Islamisation of Oyo State or advancing northern religious interests in the South-West. Gumi maintained that no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movement within Nigeria, adding that his visit…
The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a social media report alleging that armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the police clarified that no such incident occurred in any school within Ezeagu or…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that rising insecurity in parts of the country is being deliberately orchestrated by political opponents to undermine the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The governor made the claim while flagging off the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the forthcoming local government council elections in Edo South…
Armed bandits have abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, during a nighttime attack on Maikadauri village in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said the attackers stormed the community on Monday, June 8, 2026, killing one person during the raid. The sources also disclosed that a…
