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By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances during a major intelligence-led operation along the Lekki-Epe corridor. The operation, carried out by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also led to the arrest of four suspects believed to be connected to the shipment. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday at the police headquarters in Ikeja, the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed that the items were recovered from a truck allegedly transporting the military uniforms to the South-East region of the country. According to the police chief, preliminary…

By Deborah Nnamdi Award-winning Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the release of a new single titled I Know Who I Be, marking his return with fresh music after a period of limited solo releases. The track, which features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, is scheduled for release on June 26. Davido announced on his X account on Monday, building anticipation among fans as he unveiled promotional images for the forthcoming project. “The journey to the throne begins,” the Afrobeats star wrote, before confirming that “my next single, I Know Who I Be, ” will release June 26th.…

The United States government has sanctioned a Nigerian man, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, and three bureaux de change allegedly linked to him over accusations of financing the Islamic State (ISIS), in a move aimed at disrupting the terrorist group’s global funding network. Muhammad, a 35-year-old resident of Agege, Lagos State, was among several individuals and entities designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under Executive Order 13224. Washington said the sanctions form part of a coordinated effort targeting ISIS financial facilitators operating across West Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Also sanctioned were three bureaux de change allegedly used to…

Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has become the African artist with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, surpassing fellow Nigerian singer Tems. The singer, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, reached the milestone after securing his ninth appearance on the prestigious chart through his collaboration with Colombian pop star Shakira on the official FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai.” The track debuted at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the tie between Burna Boy and Tems, who previously held eight entries each on the chart. Burna Boy announced the achievement on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Government has sealed five hospitals and a patent drug store across the state over alleged involvement in child trafficking, illegal medical practice, and operating without the required licences, leading to the arrest of seven suspects. The government said the crackdown followed a discreet investigation by the State Anti-Quackery Committee, supported by security agencies, after receiving reports from members of the public about suspicious activities in the affected facilities. Chairman of the Anti-Quackery Committee and Permanent Secretary Designate of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Vincent Wachukwu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Port…

By Deborah Nnamdi A fire outbreak triggered by a candle left burning overnight has destroyed four rooms in the boys’ quarters of a church in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at Christ Celestial Church of God, Ife Oluwa, located in the Tanke area of the city. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the fire broke out at about 6:18 a.m. and affected part of the church premises before firefighters arrived and contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the building and nearby structures. In a statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s security architecture. The proposed legislation, contained in a communication dated June 15, 2026, was read during plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who subsequently referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review with a directive to report back on Wednesday. The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to create a legal framework for a dual policing system, allowing states to establish and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged victorious in the bye-elections conducted on June 20, 2026, across Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Kano states. The presentation was carried out on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, according to a statement posted on the commission’s official X account on Tuesday. Addressing the winners during the ceremony, Agbamuche-Mbu congratulated them on their electoral success and urged them to provide effective representation for their constituents. “The most important…

Photo: Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer By Gabriel Efe Political leaders often believe they inherit power. In reality, they inherit unfinished decisions. There is a peculiar ritual in British politics. A Prime Minister stumbles. The party begins to whisper. Names start circulating. Ambitious politicians who were once loyal suddenly discover that they have “concerns” about the direction of the government. The language is always familiar. Leadership. Renewal. A fresh start. A chance to rebuild trust. But beneath the carefully chosen words lies an old political truth: in Westminster, every senior politician secretly dreams of occupying the top seat. The problem…

By Deborah Nnamdi A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed at least 16 lives in France and triggered emergency warnings across several countries, as forecasters warned that temperatures could reach record levels in the United Kingdom this week. French authorities reported that 13 people drowned on Sunday and overnight into Monday while seeking relief from the intense heat, while three elderly individuals died from heat-related causes. The deaths came as thousands of schools across France either closed or adjusted their schedules due to soaring temperatures. The country’s weather agency, Meteo France, placed 49 administrative regions under its highest red…