Month: June 2026
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Cleric rejects criminal pardons as contrary to Islamic law
Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem argues that granting pardons to convicted criminals contradicts Islamic principles and calls for the establishment of Shari’ah courts as permitted by the Nigerian Constitution.
Bandits kill four and kidnap twelve in Sokoto village attack
Gunmen launched a deadly assault on Illela Dawagware village in Sokoto State, killing an imam and three others while kidnapping 12 local residents.
Niger Court Imposes 95-Year Combined Sentence on Four Men for Rape
A Minna magistrate court has sentenced four men to a total of 95 years in prison for the gang rape and impregnation of a 13-year-old girl in Niger State.
Military personnel detain suspected ISWAP informant for plotting Borno base attacks
Operation Hadin Kai forces have detained Muhammad Shuaibu, an alleged ISWAP operative, who was discovered plotting attacks against two Borno State military bases.
Benjamin Kalu Requests Ongoing UK Assistance for Nigerian Democratic and Electoral Improvements
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has formally requested that the UK continue providing technical support for Nigeria's electoral reforms and democratic institutional strengthening.
Okoritak residents call on Host Community Development Trusts to fund clean water projects
Okoritak community members in Akwa Ibom State are requesting that Host Community Development Trusts prioritize the construction of sustainable water infrastructure to resolve long-standing supply issues.
Abuja Federal High Court to Rule on N1bn Lawsuit Against NIPSS on June 29
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako will deliver a verdict on June 29 regarding a 1 billion naira lawsuit filed by PRNigeria founder Yushau Shuaib against NIPSS over his removal from a senior executive course.
HURIWA Argues Federal Court Ruling Against NDC Weakens Nigerian Democracy
HURIWA warns that the Federal High Court's move to nullify the NDC's registration threatens political pluralism and raises fears of opposition suppression ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nigerian Navy Seizes Large Quantities of Illegal Diesel in Rivers State Operation
Under Operation Delta Sentinel, the Nigerian Navy intercepted 22,870 litres of illegally refined diesel and a wooden vessel in the creeks of Rivers State.
Ogun State Police launch anti-cultism and drug awareness program in secondary schools
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an anti-cultism and substance abuse awareness campaign across six secondary schools in the Ifo Local Government Area to promote youth safety.