Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has urged opposition politicians to refrain from undermining the judiciary, arguing that prominent political figures, including Peter Obi, have benefited from court decisions. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on June 30, Sani cited Obi’s emergence as Anambra State governor through a court judgment as an example of…
The lynching of Malama Ummulkhairi Usman in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, over unverified allegations of attempted child theft has renewed calls for an end to mob justice and greater accountability from security agencies. The editorial condemned the killing, stressing that no allegation or public anger justifies taking a life without…
President Donald Trump says the United States is close to achieving its military objectives in its standoff with Iran ahead of planned diplomatic talks in Doha, Qatar. Speaking on June 30, Trump described the upcoming meeting as potentially significant but cautioned that its outcome remains uncertain. “The meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps…
Two children were killed and two others injured after a windstorm uprooted a tree that fell on five children sheltering from heavy rain in Bashe Village, near Burra in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Police spokesperson Superintendent Nafiu Habib said the Burra Divisional Police Headquarters received a report on Monday that a downpour…
Nigerian businessman BLord has shared his views on marriage and why he believes financial stability is important before starting a family. During an interview at his home, BLord spoke about the type of man he would want his sister to marry. He said he would never approve of a man who is not financially secure…
The family of Abdullahi Bello, who was reportedly killed near the Rantiya community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, has called for a thorough investigation into his death. According to his elder sister, Hannatu Bello, Abdullahi left home on Sunday but was later found unconscious after an alleged attack by unidentified assailants….
American singer Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a massive security dog on his property in December 2020, a California jury decided on Tuesday, June, 30. After a two-week trial, the verdict went in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked…
23-year-old Nigerian sprinter, Godson Oghenebrume, was sentenced to over two years in prison for possession of a firearm in the United States. The United United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced this in a statement issued by the Department of Justice on June 30, 2026. The former LSU track athlete residing in Baton…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has arrested a 56-year-old man, Iliasu, alongside his three sons over their alleged involvement in a kidnapping operation in Oba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. The State Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 28 suspects arrested for various offences…
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as the Netherlands head coach following the team’s exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup. The Netherlands lost on penalties to Morocco and are heading home after a disappointing campaign. “I made the decision to end my tenure as head coach of the Dutch…
