Abuja | June 15, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has recovered several vehicles stolen from different parts of the country and smuggled into Ghana and Niger Republic, as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on cross-border criminal syndicates. The operation, led by the Interpol Unit of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), also led
Tel Aviv | June 15, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a decisive and unrelenting response as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to spiral, following a wave of military strikes and counterattacks that have left dozens dead and heightened fears of a broader regional war. In a televised address late Saturday, Netanyahu
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a businessman attempting to board a flight to Iran at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, for allegedly ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was intercepted during routine security
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has organised a capacity building training for security agencies to enhance the enforcement of accessibility standards and anti-discrimination laws in Nigeria. The two-day training, held in Abuja, brought together officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Makurdi | June 15, 2025 The Nigerian military has deployed Special Forces to Benue State as part of renewed efforts to combat escalating insecurity, including attacks by armed groups and communal violence in parts of the state. The deployment, confirmed by military sources on Sunday, follows recent incidents in several local government areas, particularly in
Dan Musa, Katsina State | June 15, 2025 In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the North-West region, notorious bandit kingpins operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and released 16 kidnapped victims to security authorities. The development was confirmed on Saturday by
Makurdi, Benue State | June 15, 2025 Tension flared in Benue State on Saturday as police operatives fired teargas to disperse protesters who had taken to the streets to condemn the recent killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area. The demonstrators, mostly youths and women from the affected area, had blocked portions
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Ministry of Education has commended the exemplary management of the National Common Entrance Exam for Unity Schools, which saw approximately 64,000 candidates take part in the examination in a remarkably smooth and well-organized manner. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Chinedu Okafor,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has expressed the Commission’s intention to collaborate with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to strengthen the strategic implementation of data protection policies across federal institutions. During a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the BPP,
Lisbon, Portugal – June 15, 2025 Nigerians residing in Portugal are set to benefit from a new tax policy that exempts them from paying taxes on income earned outside the country. The development follows recent tax reforms introduced by the Portuguese government aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors. Under the new regime, Portugal has
