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Bedford rail collision impacts travel through Thursday
Rail travel between London and Bedford will remain disrupted until Thursday following a deadly collision involving two East Midlands Railway trains that left one dead and dozens hospitalized.
June 21, 2026
Zakaria Garba sentenced to death for 2014 Nyanya bombing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya motor park bombing that killed dozens.
June 21, 2026
Two fatalities reported in fresh raid on Plateau village by armed men
Armed assailants killed a pregnant woman and a young man during a Friday night attack on Dyan community in Plateau State's Riyom area.
June 21, 2026
Abducted Pregnant Woman and Family Freed Following Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum
A pregnant woman and her relatives were released in Oyo State after Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho demanded their freedom within a two-hour window.
June 21, 2026
Sunday Digest: Top 10 News Headlines from Nigeria
A roundup of Sunday's top stories, covering the Ekiti governorship election results, security operations in Zamfara and Kogi, and administrative updates from across Nigeria.
June 21, 2026
France prohibits alcohol at music festival sites amid severe heat alerts
France has restricted alcohol at state-organized music events as a severe heatwave leads to red alerts and record-breaking temperatures across the country.
June 21, 2026
Building experts push for tighter regulations after twin collapses in Abia
Following the collapse of two nearly completed buildings in Osisioma, Abia State, professional builders are calling for stricter enforcement of safety codes to prevent future structural failures.
June 20, 2026
Teenager Disappears Following Boat Crash at NPA Waterside in Warri
A 19-year-old girl is missing after a canoe and a motorized boat collided at the NPA Waterside in Warri, prompting calls for better maritime safety.
June 20, 2026
Fatal multi-vehicle collision on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway results in six deaths
A collision between tankers, trucks, and cars on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has claimed six lives, triggering a major fire and hours of heavy traffic.
June 20, 2026
Ibadan Residents Host Interfaith Prayer Session for Kidnapped Pupils and Educators
Ibadan indigenes organized an interfaith prayer session to advocate for the release of abducted students and teachers while calling for improved security across Nigeria.
June 20, 2026