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At least two police officers have been killed in a fresh attack by unidentified gunmen in Anambra State, raising concerns about a possible resurgence of violent crime in the region. The attack occurred on Sunday night along the Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma Road, where the assailants reportedly ambushed a police patrol team and opened fire on the officers. Two policemen were said to have been killed during the incident, with their bodies left on the road. An eyewitness, a commercial tricycle operator, recounted that he was travelling along the route when he suddenly heard gunshots ahead. Fearing for his safety, he abandoned…

Residents of communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State continue to grapple with fear and uncertainty following the coordinated attack on three schools in Ahoro-Esin-Ile, Yawota, and Alawusa on May 15, 2026. Survivors and relatives of abducted victims have shared harrowing accounts of the incident, which disrupted examinations and left families devastated. One of the survivors, Aminat, recalled that the attack began while students were writing examinations. Speaking about her ordeal, she said gunshots suddenly erupted within the school premises, forcing pupils and teachers to flee into nearby bushes in search of safety. According to her, the…

Public school teachers across Oyo State have embarked on an indefinite strike in protest against the abduction and continued captivity of teachers and pupils kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area. The industrial action was announced by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, in a statement issued on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The statement, signed by the union’s State Secretary, Comrade Salami B. Olukayode, said the decision was taken in line with a directive from the national leadership of the union. Under the directive, all public primary and secondary school teachers, including headteachers and principals, have been…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with the Lagos State Government and Port Health Services, has strengthened surveillance measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to prevent the entry and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into Nigeria. The move follows growing concerns over the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), prompting authorities to intensify screening and monitoring procedures for international passengers arriving in the country. A joint delegation comprising officials from FAAN, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, and Port Health Services conducted an inspection of airport facilities…

US President Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of the Freedom 250 festival after several performers withdrew from the event, citing concerns over its association with the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged organisers to scrap the festival, describing the departing performers as “overpriced” and their music as “boring.” His remarks came after a growing number of artists pulled out of the event, which is part of activities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Freedom 250 festival was launched last year by a White House-backed organisation to commemorate the historic milestone. Although…

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that at least 140 officers lost their lives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the past year due to violent attacks, road accidents, and other incidents connected to their duties, highlighting the dangers associated with policing in the country. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, made the revelation during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja. He noted that the evolving security landscape has placed significant demands on police personnel, requiring many officers to work far beyond traditional shift schedules. According to Disu,…

Economic relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have received a significant boost, with bilateral non-oil trade reaching $5 billion in 2025 and plans underway for the establishment of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Lagos. The development was revealed during a meeting in Abuja between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi. According to Ambassador Al-Shamsi, First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest financial institution, is preparing to commence operations in Lagos. He also disclosed that Etihad Airways will begin direct flights to Abuja later this year,…

The heads of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and International Energy Agency (IEA) have warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating significant disruptions to global energy supplies, food security, and economic activity. The warning followed a meeting held in Washington, D.C., where the leaders assessed the economic consequences of the war and its impact on countries around the world. In a joint statement signed by World Bank President Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and IEA Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol, the organisations noted…

Nigerian music star has called on entertainers to use their platforms to address the challenges facing the country, lamenting what he described as growing injustice in Nigeria. In a post shared on X, the singer admitted that public figures, including himself, have not always done enough to speak up on issues affecting ordinary Nigerians. He stressed the need for entertainers to become more vocal about the nation’s problems. According to him, the country is facing serious difficulties, and celebrities have a responsibility to raise awareness about them. He wrote that entertainers have made mistakes and should do more to…

Nigeria spent about $2.34 billion on food imports in 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data contained in the apex bank’s Quarterly Statistical Bulletin showed that food import spending declined by 7.37 percent compared to the $2.53 billion recorded in 2024. The reduction suggests a slight decrease in demand for imported food products, amid ongoing efforts to strengthen local agricultural production and enhance food security. Despite the decline, food imports continued to place significant pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves, with importers utilising an average of $195.28 million monthly throughout the…