A 14-year-old student of Police Secondary School, Minna, Yahaya Ibrahim Tafida, has reportedly lost his life after being struck by lightning in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a resident, Mohammed Musa, the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, while the teenager and his friends were playing…
Comoros have booked a second-round clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons after dismantling Sudan 30-0 on aggregate in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football tournament. The Coelacanths produced a remarkable display over two legs, recording a 17-0 victory in the first encounter on June 3 before…
President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security personnel for their courage, resilience, and sacrifices in the ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges confronting the country. In a message shared on his X account on Monday, the president praised members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their commitment to…
The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider reciprocal measures against South Africa following renewed attacks on Nigerians living in the country, a development that has prompted some citizens to seek evacuation. Government officials disclosed that flights scheduled to begin repatriating affected Nigerians on Monday, June 8, were delayed due to ongoing joint screening…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday, June 8. In a statement issued by the corporation’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC said emergency response teams and other relevant authorities were immediately deployed to the scene to manage the situation…
Iran’s military command announced on Monday, June 8,that it was suspending its operations against Israel following a fresh exchange of fire between the two countries, marking the first direct confrontation since a ceasefire took effect in April. The latest flare-up came after renewed hostilities over the weekend, during which both sides launched missile attacks…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits as investigations continue into criminal activities in Bagudo Local Government Area, including the recent killing of three officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the suspects were apprehended during intelligence-driven…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has formally applied for a presidential pardon from US President Donald Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. According to the US Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, Bankman-Fried’s clemency request has been received and is currently listed…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to defeating terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminality, while also working to secure the release of all kidnapped victims across the country. The President gave the assurance during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing him as an unprepared candidate who is disconnected from the realities facing many Nigerians. Dalung made the remarks during an interview with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, where he argued that the President’s political…
