The United Nations has warned that weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict continue to circulate across Africa and have found their way into the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region. The warning was issued by Izumi Nakamitsu during discussions at the UN Headquarters in New York on…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, has declared that the state government will not negotiate with the terrorists responsible for the abduction of 45 students and seven teachers in Orire Local Government Area. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 from the Esienle and Yawota communities, sparking widespread concern…
TikTok users in the United Kingdom have been warned to remain vigilant against tax scams after two men were arrested in east London over an alleged fraud scheme involving £153 million in false tax claims. The suspects, aged 22 and 25, are accused of using the social media platform to entice users into…
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has disclosed that Pep Guardiola considered stepping down on numerous occasions during his decade-long reign at the club before eventually leaving at the end of the season. Guardiola brought an end to a highly successful era at the Etihad Stadium, winning six Premier League titles and one…
Actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that supporting Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo maintained that a fragmented opposition would only strengthen Tinubu’s position at the polls. “It’s either you…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has disclosed that security operatives successfully foiled a plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House several months ago. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, June 3, Aiyedatiwa said the planned attack was uncovered through intelligence gathering and thwarted through a joint operation involving…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the individual accused of creating an AI-generated voice recording that was widely circulated online and falsely presented as a leaked audio of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the arrest in a post on his official X…
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election, while reaffirming his backing for key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Omo-Agege made the disclosure during an appearance on ARISE TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, June…
Gunmen have attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, carting away firearms belonging to officers on duty. The incident reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m. on June 2, 2026, at the facility located along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway. Sources said the assailants stormed the office while activities were ongoing at the nearby Ayanyan…
The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, during separate enforcement operations carried out in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS areas of the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, June 3. According to the commissioner, 22…
