June 2025

Police Arrest 183 Criminal Suspects in Kaduna Crackdown

Crime

| 14-06-2025

Police Arrest 183 Criminal Suspects in Kaduna Crackdown

Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended 183 suspects in a major operation targeting criminal hideouts across the state, recovering weapons and drugs.

10 Dead in Texas Flooding as Rescue Operations Continue

News

| 14-06-2025

10 Dead in Texas Flooding as Rescue Operations Continue

At least 10 people have died in San Antonio, Texas, following severe flash flooding, with several others still missing as rescue efforts continue.

Lagos LG Poll: APC Sets June 17 for Campaign Flag-off

Politics

| 14-06-2025

Lagos LG Poll: APC Sets June 17 for Campaign Flag-off

The Lagos State APC has announced June 17 as the official launch date for its campaign ahead of the July 12 local government elections.

Sir David Beckham Receives Knighthood from King Charles III

Sports

| 14-06-2025

Sir David Beckham Receives Knighthood from King Charles III

Football legend David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to sport, philanthropy, and British culture.

Police Confirm Multiple Deaths in Yelewata Attack in Benue

Crime

| 14-06-2025

Police Confirm Multiple Deaths in Yelewata Attack in Benue

Benue State Police Command confirms bandits attacked Yelewata town in Guma LGA, resulting in casualties despite security forces' intervention.

Dessers Set for AEK Athens Move with £30,000-a-Week Deal

Sports

| 14-06-2025

Dessers Set for AEK Athens Move with £30,000-a-Week Deal

Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is close to joining Greek giants AEK Athens from Rangers in a £5m deal after verbally agreeing to a £30,000-a-week contract.

Pope Leo XIV Urges Iran, Israel to Act with 'Reason' Amid Tensions

News

| 14-06-2025

Pope Leo XIV Urges Iran, Israel to Act with 'Reason' Amid Tensions

Pope Leo XIV makes forceful peace appeal during Jubilee audience, calling for dialogue between Iran and Israel amid escalating regional tensions.

Kwara United Eyes CAF Spot in President Federation Cup Final

Sports

| 14-06-2025

Kwara United Eyes CAF Spot in President Federation Cup Final

Kwara United's Technical Adviser Tunde Sanni reveals team's determination to win the 2025 President Federation Cup against Abakaliki FC for CAF qualification.

Agriculture Ministry Orders Staff to Fast, Pray for Food Security

News

| 14-06-2025

Agriculture Ministry Orders Staff to Fast, Pray for Food Security

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security directs staff to participate in prayer and fasting sessions to address Nigeria's food insecurity challenges.

NASU Condemns Brutal Murder of Member During Phone Theft in Kano

Crime

| 14-06-2025

NASU Condemns Brutal Murder of Member During Phone Theft in Kano

The Non-Academic Staff Union at Northwest University Kano mourns the death of Buhari Imam, who was fatally stabbed during a phone-snatching incident.

EFCC Declares Fargo Petroleum MD Wanted Over N976m Subsidy Fraud

Crime

| 14-06-2025

EFCC Declares Fargo Petroleum MD Wanted Over N976m Subsidy Fraud

Seun Ogunbambo, MD of Fargo Petroleum, has been declared wanted by EFCC for allegedly defrauding the government of N976m through false subsidy claims.

Arsenal Shift Focus to Gyokeres, Drop Interest in Osimhen

Sports

| 14-06-2025

Arsenal Shift Focus to Gyokeres, Drop Interest in Osimhen

Arsenal have submitted a €55 million bid for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, ending their pursuit of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen.

Four Nigerian Companies Drive NGX to N486bn Single-Day Gain

Business

| 14-06-2025

Four Nigerian Companies Drive NGX to N486bn Single-Day Gain

May & Baker, Infinity Trust, Stanbic IBTC, and MRS lead Nigerian Exchange Limited to impressive N486 billion gain as market closes week positively.

NDLEA Kano Partners with Boxing Group to Fight Drug Abuse

News

| 14-06-2025

NDLEA Kano Partners with Boxing Group to Fight Drug Abuse

NDLEA Kano collaborates with Mazaje Boxing Group to combat drug abuse using traditional sports ahead of UNODC Day on June 26.

Nigerian Army to Induct 6,195 Fresh Combatants to Boost Operations

News

| 14-06-2025

Nigerian Army to Induct 6,195 Fresh Combatants to Boost Operations

The Nigerian Army is set to strengthen its operational readiness with the induction of 6,195 new regular combatants from the 88 Regular Recruit Intake.

Thunderstorms Expected Across North-Central, Rain in Southern Nigeria

News

| 14-06-2025

Thunderstorms Expected Across North-Central, Rain in Southern Nigeria

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms over FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Plateau, with rains expected in parts of southern Nigeria.

Juventus Renews Pursuit of Osimhen Despite €75m Release Clause

Sports

| 14-06-2025

Juventus Renews Pursuit of Osimhen Despite €75m Release Clause

Juventus is making another push to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli despite earlier rejection and financial hurdles in the transfer.

Child Trafficking Attempt Foiled in Benue as Residents Rescue Boy

Crime

| 14-06-2025

Child Trafficking Attempt Foiled in Benue as Residents Rescue Boy

A suspected child trafficker identified as Mercy was apprehended in Makurdi after attempting to lure a young boy with money near Tionsha Primary School.

Jega Warns: Elected Autocracy Replacing Democracy in Nigeria

Politics

| 14-06-2025

Jega Warns: Elected Autocracy Replacing Democracy in Nigeria

Former INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega calls for urgent democratic reforms, warning that Nigeria's democracy is dangerously underdeveloped despite 30 years of civil rule.