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The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Aisha Muktar Hassan, for allegedly k!lling her 97-year-old grandmother in Daura Local Government Area of the state.   The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 18, 2026 said an argument had broken out between the suspect and her paternal grandmother.  According to the PPRO, during the altercation, the suspect allegedly struck the elderly woman on the head with a wooden chair.    The victim was found unconscious in a pool of blood when police operatives responded to a distress report by the suspect’s father.    She was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but was later confirmed d3ad by the attending doctor.    DSP Sadiq added that the suspect was arrested during the investigation and confessed to the act.   “The Katsina State Police Command has succeeded in arresting one Aisha Muktar Hassan, f, aged 20, suspe...

A coalition of civil society organisations, labour activists, youth groups, community associations, and concerned Nigerians have declared June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, a day of nationwide protest and mass action against worsening insecurity, widespread hunger, and deepening economic hardship across the country.   The coalition, which includes prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), musician and activist Falz (Folarin Falana), the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), the Joint Action Front (JAF), the Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), and several other groups, accused the Federal Government of failing to address the security and economic challenges confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued yesterday, the coalition said there was little for ordinary Nigerians to celebrate on Democracy Day as many citizens continued to grapple with insecurity, poverty, inflation, and declining living standards.   According to the groups, communities across the c...

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to testify behind closed doors before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday following renewed scrutiny over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.   The committee requested Gates’ voluntary cooperation after the release of files related to Epstein earlier this year raised fresh questions about the nature and extent of their relationship. Lawmakers from both parties are expected to question Gates about his interactions with Epstein and what he knew during the period they were in contact. The hearing marks one of the most high-profile congressional interviews linked to the ongoing review of the Epstein files.   Among the documents released were draft emails allegedly written by Epstein in 2013. The messages contained a series of graphic and unverified claims regarding Gates’ personal life and suggested that Epstein had played a role in facilitating meetings and providing as...

The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a planned kidnap att@ck targeting students.   The directive, contained in a circular issued by the State Ministry of Education and signed by its Permanent Secretary, Enodolomwanyi Otamere, gave the name sof the affected chool as Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School. The authorities said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard students, teachers, and other school personnel amid growing security concerns in the area.   Otamare said that in spite of the closure, candidates currently sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) would continue to have access to examination centres under strict security arrangements.   “Candidates currently participating in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (...

A senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing after his son may have accidentally given away his location by posting a picture of the vehicle's licence plate on social media, according to reports. The car believed to belong to Lieutenant General Davydov was set on fire in Moscow on Tuesday, June 9, killing the 57-year-old Putin ally instantly. But his whereabouts may have been revealed due to a careless mistake by his son, who is a Russian military cadet. Davydov was reportedly pulled from the burning wreckage of a BMW X3 and pronounced dead at the scene of the massive blast. His identity has not yet been officially confirmed. Davydov was not thought to own a BMW, but a social media post reportedly from his son Rafael shows the young man posing next to that exact car. The vehicle in the post appears to match the one seen in footage of the fiery explosion. The post may have betrayed the general's location to those who wanted him dead. Reports suggest that assassins used t...

  Twelve people have been k!lled and nine others wounded following a mass sho0ting at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg.   It is reported that at about 11:10pm on Tuesday night, police responded to a sho0ting incident at the informal settlement. Upon arrival,  they found numerous people with multiple gunsh0t wounds.   Eight men and three women were declared de@d at the scene. One other victim, a man, later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.   At least nine other people were transported to various hospitals for treatment.   It is alleged more than 10 heavily armed men were dropped off by a white Toyota Quantum just after 8pm. They allegedly entered the informal settlement opening fire on residents at multiple locations, before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.   A resident who spoke to eNCA, said the sound of gunfire rang out for more than an hour as he cowered in the toilet.   The resident said shootings in the area w...

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has responded to renewed criticism on social media following the resurfacing of old videos in which he spoke about former President Goodluck Jonathan. Reacting to the backlash, the cleric maintained that Jonathan's case was different, claiming he had advised the former president on how to win his re-election bid but that his advice was ignored. “Former President Goodluck Jonathan's case is different. He decided to fail. I told him what to do to win the election, but he refused. He failed because he disobeyed the advice of a man of God,” Mbaka said. His comments come days after many Nigerians criticised him over remarks he made in a recent video concerning the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State..

A commercial bus driver has been confirmed de@d following a multiple-vehicle collision that occurred at Cele inward, Oshodi, Lagoson Wednesday, June 10.     According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident involved a commercial minibus “Korokpe” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck (EPE 554 YC).   LASTMA says preliminary investigations conducted by security personnel at the scene revealed that the driver of the commercial minibus sustained grievous injuries and died instantly due to the devastating impact of the collision.   “LASTMA operatives, who were on routine traffic monitoring and surveillance duties within the corridor, swiftly mobilised to the scene to coordinate emergency response efforts, secure the accident site, manage traffic flow and prevent further obstruction along the heavily trafficked route,” LASTMA’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said in a press release     Taofiq said the remains...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has threatened a 5 billion Naira libel lawsuit and demanded a public apology from Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged defamatory comments.     In a pre-action letter dated June 9, 2026, and signed by his lawyer, Alex Ejesieme, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Obi accused his former ally of mounting a calculated assault on his reputation. Obi gave the ADC chieftain a 7-day ultimatum to issue a public, unreserved retraction on Channels Television and across all social media platforms. Failure to comply with these demands will prompt Obi's legal team to institute a formal suit seeking 5 billion Naira in general, aggravated, and exemplary damages.   The legal dispute stems from Okonkwo's appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday, June 8. During the live interview, Okonkwo alleged that Obi and the South-East caucus of th...

Former Power Minister Bayo Adelabu's associates have pushed back against claims tying his personal assistant, Ajiboye Sangogade, to the abduction of Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, calling the accusations completely untrue and warning of possible legal action. Femi Awogboro, who handles media for Adelabu, released a statement, rejecting the allegations as a calculated attempt to smear Sangogade's name. He insisted the aide had nothing to do with the kidnapping of Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twins, Peter and Paul. Awogboro said those spreading the story are doing so for political gain and urged them to stop circulating false rumours or face the law. He claimed that certain individuals he called "enemies of progress and of the state" have been accusing Sangogade of orchestrating the abduction of Adelabu's relatives in Ibadan. He referenced the recent briefing by Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade, noting that Sangoga...

Contractors working on the Abuja-Lokoja highway have been given three days by Works Minister David Umahi to get fully to work or risk being handed over to the police and the EFCC. Speaking during an inspection of the road project on Tuesday, June 9, alongside members of the Senate and House Committees on Works, Umahi said President Bola Tinubu has already signed off on funding for the job. He made it clear that anyone who has taken government money without delivering results will no longer be overlooked. "If you are holding the money of the Federal Government, you have to bring it out and do the job, or we start going to the police and the EFCC," the minister said. The deadline he set is firm: equipment and personnel must be on site within 72 hours. "I'm giving you 72 hours to effectively deploy on this road and utilise the money. The President has graciously approved the funds, and everyone involved must fulfil their obligations," he said. Umahi also threatened...

Anthony Guidera, best known for his role in The Godfather Part III, has di£d aged 65, weeks after collapsing.   The actor was rushed to the hospital on May 11, when his heart suddenly stopped beating while at home in Southern California.   His wife, Valarie, confirmed to TMZ that after three weeks, he was taken off life support and brought home for a natural d£ath.   Guidera’s cause of d£ath, on Saturday, June 6, is still unknown, as doctors have no idea what caused the initial collapse.     Valarie shared a post on Facebook, announcing his death and saying she was "heartbroken to say goodbye".   "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Anthony," she wrote.  "We are devastated and trying to breathe through the impossible, taking each moment as it comes.   "Please hold this eternal light in your hearts and our family in your prayers."   Previously, she had praised her husband’s spirit, writing on Father’s Day...

  A 14-year-old student of Police Secondary School, Minna, identified as Yahaya Ibrahim Tafida, has reportedly been k!lled by lightning in Lapai, the headquarters of Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.   A resident of Lapai, Mohammed Musa, told Daily Trust that the incident occurred around 6pm on Monday, June 8, 2026 while the victim and his friends were playing football at the Government Girls’ Day Secondary School football field.   He said the teenager took shelter under a tree when rain accompanied by a strong windstorm began. “When the rain and windstorm started, they could not return home, so they hid under a tree. Suddenly, lightning struck, and the boy died on the spot,” he said.   Residents said the tragic incident threw the community into mourning.

Bandits have abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, during a night raid on Maikadauri village in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.   Sources, who requested anonymity, told Daily Trust that one person was k!lled during the attack on Monday, June 8, 2026.   They added that a vigilante identified as Amos, who responded to assist residents while the attack was ongoing, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.   A resident of Kontagora, Habibu Mohammed, told the publication on Wednesday that attacks on communities on the outskirts of the town have persisted despite security efforts.   He called on the government to take urgent action to address the growing insecurity in the area.   The attack in Kontagora occurred a day after two young men, Sidiq Musa and Bashar Bisalla, were shot d3ad by gunmen while collecting firewood in a forest in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area.   Residents told Daily Trust that at least seven young men have been k!l...

Serena Williams made a winning start to her tennis comeback in the doubles event at Queen’s, claiming her first professional victory in nearly four years.   The 44-year-old - making her first appearance since the 2022 US Open - partnered Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory over third-seeded duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe.   Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at the Andy Murray Arena, her debut at the Queen's Club, with the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion putting in an impressive display.   The unseeded pair will now face Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund, who defeated Alexandra Panova and Demi Schuurs 6-2 2-6 11-9, in the quarter-finals.   "I had so much fun playing with Vicky [Mboko]," Williams said on court. "She really was able to hold up the team and play big on the big points - I could really rely on her.   "We've never played together, but it just felt so natural play...

A 27-year-old South African woman, briefly appeared in court on charges of m8rdering her two young children after reportedly administering a poisonous substance to them at their family home.   Ntanganedzeni Siphugu made a brief appearance before the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where she has been charged with two counts of murder following the d3aths of her children, aged six and nine.   According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mashudu Malabi, the alleged incident occurred on June 1, 2026, at Madabani Village in Limpopo.   Malabi said prosecutors allege that Siphugu gave the two children a poisonous substance, resulting in both children becoming seriously ill.     She said the children fell ill the day after the alleged poisoning.    One of the children was rushed to a nearby clinic for medical treatment but was certified d3ad upon arrival.   Family members later returned home from the clinic only to disc...

  N36M fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, better known as Blessing CEO.   The ruling was deferred till Tuesday, June 9, 2026.   Blessing CEO is facing a two-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36 million.   She was arraigned on May 15, 2026, over allegations that she obtained the sum from a petitioner under false pretence of leasing a property in Lekki, Lagos.   The matter was adjourned to June 5 for hearing of her bail application, but after arguments from both the prosecution and defence, Justice Dipeolu reserved ruling for next Tuesday.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire as his spaceflight company, SpaceX, prepares to go public this month in what would be the largest stock market debut in history. SpaceX is seeking to raise up to $75 billion (£55 billion) by selling 555.6 million shares at $135 each, which would give the company a market value of $1.77 trillion. According to the amended prospectus, Musk's voting power will come primarily through his ownership of 5.22 billion Class B shares, which carry 10 votes per share. Following the offering, Musk would hold 82.4 percent of the company's voting power. Forbes currently estimates Musk's net worth at $826 billion, with his stake in SpaceX valued at $542 billion. A $1.77 trillion valuation would boost his net worth by $223 billion, making him a trillionaire. Despite the blockbuster ambitions, SpaceX continues to operate at a loss. The filing shows the company lost $2.6 billion from operations last year on $18.7 billion in revenue, wit...

Media personality, Rufai Oseni, has suggested that after the 2027 general election, all campaign buses should be converted to ambulances and distributed across the nation.   Read his post below

The Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has imposed a 24-hour curfew following a fresh wave of killings and destruction of property by suspected armed militia groups. The suspected militia, it was gathered, has carried out several attacks on Wurkum communities around Didango, Mutum Daya, Kodai, Gurum and other neighbouring settlements, leaving several people dead and forcing many residents to flee. Normalcy had reportedly returned to some of the affected communities two days earlier after the deployment of security operatives. However, fresh attacks were launched on Thursday and Friday, worsening the security situation in the area. The latest escalation prompted the council chairperson, Mrs Virginia Baba Bambur, to impose the curfew in the affected communities within the local government area. In a statement, Mrs Bambur said the decision had become necessary due to the worsening violence, continued attacks and loss of lives and property. She directed all security agencie...