Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on “national security grounds” since the start of 2026, the United Nations said Monday. UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed that he felt “deeply for the people in Iran, caught between war and cruel repression” during his address to the UN Human Rights Council. Rights…
A video of repentant Boko Haram members swearing by the Quran, never to go back to indulging in acts of terrorism, has made the rounds on social media. A video showing over 3,000 repentant Boko Haram insurgents swearing an oath on the Holy Quran to renounce terrorism has sparked intense public debate over Nigeria’s…
The Bishop of the Anglican Missionary Diocese of Oyo South, Rt. Rev. Dr. Olufemi Familoni, has called on the Federal Government to equip local vigilante groups with sophisticated weapons to help tackle the worsening security situation across the country. The cleric made the call on Sunday shortly after an ordination service for deacons, canons,…
Heavily armed bandits handover body of late kidnapped general for burial. The body of late General Rabe has reportedly been returned after a tragic incident that shocked many across the country. As family members and close associates gathered to pay their final respects, fresh questions began to emerge about what unfolded during his time in…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Monday for the continuation of proceedings in his ongoing corruption trial. El-Rufai was brought to court at about 9:30 a.m. under the escort of officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alongside operatives of…
Men of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a couple and one other person in connection with the physical ab#se of a 10-year-old boy in Odume layout in Isiowulu part of the state. Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a married couple and a teenager in connection with the severe…
Suspected cultists have k!lled a 22-year-old man, Abdulmalik Bakare, and two other persons in Oreta community, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The father of the deceased, Tunde Bakare, said in an interview with Punch on Sunday, June 14, 2026 that the incident occurred on Wednesday. According to him, six suspects have been arrested…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have nabbed 46 suspected illegal immigrants residing in Ogun State. Those arrested include 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 citizens of Côte d’Ivoire, four nationals of Togo, and one national of Senegal. Among them are 36 males and 10 females. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the reported kidnapping of some persons at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City. The governor described the incident as unacceptable and directed the Edo State Commissioner of Police to immediately launch an investigation aimed at rescuing the victims and bringing those responsible to justice….
The Defense Headquarters’ Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched a major offensive operation, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, targeting terror!sts and band!ts operating in Matazu Local Government Area and neighbouring communities in Katsina State. The launch of the operation comes days after retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was…
