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The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria. Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, stated this at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday as delegates gathered to tackle the global spread of illicit firearms. The UN’s top …

Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have arrested three suspects over an alleged attempt to unlawfully dispose of a company’s delivery truck and its consignment of sachet water in Benin The suspects were intercepted following intelligence reports that led security operatives to a Toyota Dyna truck belonging to a sachet water manufacturing company based in Asaba, Delta State. …

Nigeria’s Supreme Court Justice, Mohammed Baba Idris, has declared that judicial independence remains the bedrock of democracy, warning that any attempt to subject the judiciary to political, financial or institutional influence could undermine constitutional governance and the rule of law. Justice Idris made the assertion on Monday while delivering the keynote lecture titled, “The Repositioning for Effective Justice Delivery and …

…Calls for nationwide action against insecurity The leadership of the NBM of Africa Worldwide, a Pan-African organisation, has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of child abductions and worsening insecurity across the country, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s future and national development. In a statement issued on Monday by its President, Dr. Charles Chimezie …

  The lawmakers called for swift rescue operations, stronger security deployment and a comprehensive framework to protect educational institutions nationwide. The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the federal government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states. Members also renewed calls for far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture, including the …

  -Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks in months on Ukraine, killing at least 22 people in Kyiv and Dnipro, according to Ukrainian authorities. -More than 600 drones and 73 missiles struck civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities and residential buildings across multiple cities, Ukraine’s military said. -The assault follows Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries that knocked out 40% …

  CAN condoles with Catholic Church over death of priest lynched by bandits The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period, from June 12, to June 14 to honour the victims of violent attacks, mass abductions, and banditry across the country. ​The apex Christian body also designated June 14 as “Black Sunday” across all Churches …

  -Trump’s emergency diplomacy on Monday temporarily halted Israeli-Hezbollah escalation that threatened to derail his Iran talks. -Lebanon remains a volatile flashpoint because Iran views Hezbollah as critical to its regional power and Israel demands full disarmament. -The president’s intervention may have shown he can restrain Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but deep-rooted Middle East conflicts could still upend any deal. …

Families of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oyo State have rejected rice and cash brought by government officials, insisting that their priority was the safe return of their loved ones, a community leader has revealed. The Baale of Yawota, Emmanuel Alade, recounted the community’s reaction during an interview with News Central on Monday while describing the events surrounding …

Edo State Police Command has disclosed plans to arraign Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as ‘Ebo Stone’ and a political ally of Governor Monday Okpebholo, over the alleged assault of a police officer on lawful duty. Okungbowa was arrested by operatives of the command following an incident that reportedly occurred on Saturday evening along the Upper Sakponba Road in Ikpoba-Okha …