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The Vanguard for the Independence of the Judiciary has condemned recent attacks on the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa. In a statement issued at the weekend by its Convener, Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq., the Vanguard stated that “protecting the Chief Judge of Edo State is protecting the Edo State Judiciary against intrusive attacks from outside forces.” …

  President Tinubu described the proposed centre as a fitting tribute to a statesman whose legacy has been defined by his commitment to peace-building, democratic governance, national unity and public service. President Bola Tinubu has approved federal backing for the establishment of the Abdulsalami Abubakar Africa Resource Centre in Abuja, including the allocation of a large expanse of land along …

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. According to report by the Associated Press, details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in …

A group of aggrieved members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo South Senatorial District on Sunday staged a protest in Benin City, rejecting the emergence of Mr. Sunny Aguebor as the party’s candidate for the Edo South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. The protesters, who marched around the vicinity of the Oba of Benin Palace, accused …

Heavily armed bandits have reportedly released the body of General Rabe in Katsina State and moved into a nearby forest area in Matazu Local Government Area without confrontation, according to local accounts. It was gathered that the remains of the late general were handed over in the early hours of yesterday morning before the armed group left the area. Residents …

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, saying the country’s persistent insecurity reflected deeper challenges of poor governance, poverty and inadequate collaboration between security agencies and citizens. Mohammed made the call on Sunday during a visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, where he sympathised with the government and people …

  Abdulsalami recalled that demands for a return to civilian government came from political leaders, civil society organisations, the international community and ordinary Nigerians who had become weary of years of military rule. The former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has reflected on one of the most consequential periods in Nigeria’s history, saying the decision to hand over power to …

Orthodox Jew asks Supreme Court to hear case after city allegedly targeted his home prayer group Daniel Grand alleges University Heights officials encouraged neighbors to spy on him We’re getting ‘awfully close’ to ‘no Zionists allowed’ National Jewish Advocacy Center Director Mark Goldfeder explains legalities behind the fight against antisemitism, especially in New York City, on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’ …

  According to the police operational situation report covering June 8 to June 14, 2026 obtained by SaharaReporters on Sunday, at least 32 kidnapped victims were rescued, 33 firearms and over 450 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, while 13 suspected criminals were killed during various operations nationwide. The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 173 suspects linked …

KADUNA — Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has warned that Nigeria’s worsening security situation could deteriorate further if urgent and decisive measures are not taken, cautioning that political leaders, including ministers, senators, and governors, may become targets of bandits and insurgents. Buratai gave the warning in a statement titled, “A frank and patriotic advice on Nigeria’s …