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When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos almost two weeks ago, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry. Nearly two weeks after his return to his homeland, James, 52, is trying to settle back into the life he left 10 years ago when he packed his suitcases and headed for South Africa on a six-month visitor’s visa. He overstayed his visa and, despite lacking permission to stay, built a life as a car mechanic in the country’s Eastern Cape Province. He was coping until he was attacked…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As the results of Enugu North Senatorial by- election are being awaited, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the poll, Barr. Nestor Ezeme, has alleged widespread electoral manipulation and violence during the election. Ezeme claimed that political appointees and Local Government (LG) officials attempted to undermine the will of voters across the district. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Ezeme said reports reaching him from various parts of the senatorial zone indicated that the people were voting massively for his candidacy despite what he described as intimidation and interference by government officials. According to…

The Nigerian justice system barked and bit hard, sending a clear warning to families and abetters of terrorism when it, on Friday, unblinkingly sentenced to 40 years in prison two women arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement in terrorism-related activities. The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, mother and sister, respectively, of terrorist kingpin Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, who was reportedly killed by Nigerian security forces on 10 June, 2026, in a forest near Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the…

*Anambra Police Crack Case Of Missing Woman Allegedly Murdered By Two Men, Suspects Now Nabbed By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Adequate measures have been mapped out by the Police hierarchy nationally and locally to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District slated for Saturday, 20 June, 2026 (tomorrow). The poll is to fill the slot made vacant by the death of incumbent Senator Okey Ezea in November 2025. State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mamman Bitrus Giwa, said adequate security is in place for the poll scheduled to be conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Synergy between information and security anywhere in the world often leads to fulfillment of governments' constitutional duty of ensuring safety of lives and properties. Against this backdrop, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, paid a working visit to Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Hon. Ken Emeakayi, at his office in Awka, recently. The visit centered on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and the state’s security hierarchy amid ongoing efforts to rid the South-East state of crime and criminality. Speaking during the visit, Dr Mefor commended the strings…

*Win Will Be Party's First Ever In Enugu State By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has boosted the senatorial bid of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 20 June, 2026 by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, listing reasons the zone would overwhelming vote for the party. The seat, if won, would be APC’s first-ever electoral victory in the state. He described Chief Ikeje Asogwa as the best candidate, given his track record. The governor spoke on Wednesday at the grand finale of the party’s campaign as the zone prepares to elect a replacement for…

*'For 11 Long, Gruelling Years This Case Has Hung Over My Head And Has Tormented Me And My Family… *'But Today, ​The Past Decade Of Relentless And Unjust Vilification, Condemnation And Scrutiny Has Finally Come To An End' *Her Acquittal May Leave Certain Officials Of Buhari Regime, Journalists, With Defamation Cases, If She Pursues Matter By our reporter, and Reuters Finally, she can heave a huge sigh of relief, sleep with a cool head and walk tall, as she has been found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday after corruption investigations and trial against…

*…Raid Lakurawa Hideouts in Kebbi, Recover Weapons, Explosives By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped farmers and recovered several motorcycles following a terrorist attack on farmers in Gandi community, Rabah Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. A credible security source disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday, describing the operation as a significant success in ongoing efforts to enhance security in the area. According to the source, troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Gandi, swiftly responded to the attack, leading to the rescue of the abducted…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A suspected cult-related incident has claimed the life of a middle-aged man, identified simply as Yemi, in Iyara community, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when suspected rival cult members allegedly stormed the residence of the deceased and attacked him with machetes. Sources in the area told newsmen that the assailants were believed to be members of a rival cult group and targeted Yemi at his home. According to residents, the attackers reportedly trailed the victim to his residence before hacking him to death and fleeing the…

*As Violent Attacks On Educational Institutions, Pupils, Staff Surge Globally Nigeria, Myanmar, Yemen and Cameroun recorded the highest numbers of people who fell victim to attacks on education from 2024 to now. More than 1,700 students and staff in total were killed or injured within the period as attacks on education globally surged by 40%. In an approximate total, there were more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025 globally, according to new research. A report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) disclosed…