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An escaped cybercrime suspect, Asar Sesugh, has died after his suspected cult associates allegedly opened fire on operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Makurdi, Benue State. Sesugh was among 26 suspected cyber fraudsters arrested by operatives of the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate on April 28, 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC said the suspects were profiled and remanded in custody following a court order obtained at a Magistrate’s Court. Oyewale said Sesugh and two other suspects escaped from the directorate’s holding facility on May…

The Federal Government has moved closer to the establishment of state police following significant progress in ongoing efforts to develop the constitutional and legal framework required for its implementation. The latest development emerged after a high-level consultation involving senior officials from the Presidency, the National Assembly, security agencies and legal authorities. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed after the meeting that work on the proposed framework has advanced considerably following months of engagement among key stakeholders. According to him, discussions have evolved beyond the question of whether state police should exist and are now focused on designing…

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised bandits and dismantled their hideouts in the highlands bordering Zamfara, around Dangulbi and Kurawa villages in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A reliable security source disclosed the major operational successes to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Sokoto. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said several bandits, including kingpins, were killed while numerous others escaped with gunshot wounds. The source further disclosed that the operation was conducted on June 4, in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes in the area, assuring that the tempo…

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it recorded a 27 per cent drop in road traffic crashes and a 22 per cent decrease in crash victims during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir, compared with the 2025 statistics. The Corp Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, revealed this in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. Ohaeri described the outcome as one of the corps most remarkable operational achievements in recent years. He said that the outcome was another proof of the effectiveness of the corps’ proactive traffic management strategies, intensive public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement activities, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms. He…

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has slammed Green Beret FC with a ₦1.5 million fine and suspended the club and its officials for two seasons following an assault on match officials after their game against Zamfara United. The league announced the disciplinary measures on Friday after reviewing the incident, which reportedly left one referee injured and bleeding. In a statement, the NLO strongly condemned the violence, describing it as a serious offence that damages the image of football and threatens the safety of those involved in the game. According to the league body, Green Beret FC had previously been linked…

The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State pulsed with vibrant energy on May 29, 2026 (the third day after Eid al-Kabir), as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolded in grand style. This annual celebration, which can be loosely translated to mean “the King’s Forecourt,” drew thousands of participants, dignitaries, celebrities, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts. It showcased the rich Yoruba heritage through coordinated regberegbe (age-grade) processions, majestic horse parades, and opulent traditional fashion. TOFARATI IGE writes on the different dimensions of the festival, highlighting its economic impact as well as areas for improvement Awujale’s absence felt This edition was particularly significant…

Despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, sporadic hostilities and continued uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most important energy and shipping corridors – continue to reverberate through global supply chains, pushing up transport and fuel costs and straining aid operations already grappling with severe funding shortfalls.Real consequencesSpeaking at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, World Food Programme (WFP) Acting Executive Director Carl Skau said warnings issued earlier in the crisis about the knock-on effects of higher energy prices were now materialising in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries.“Just to…

Vladimir Kuts was Russia’s unforgettable long-distance runner who, in a wildly combative career that lasted only three years in the 1950s, trashed the records for both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres in one single competition. He didn’t believe there was any limit to man created in the image of God. Any being with such divine trappings couldn’t fail.  They would strive to reinvent the wheel, march across dreaded territory, and plunge wordsmiths into uncharted depths to attempt to capture their achievements. Therefore, retiring from global athletics while still at his peak, when there were no more challenges, Kuts worked as…

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The Senate has promised to expedite action on the constitutional framework for the establishment of state police amid rising insecurity, banditry and abductions across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview with Saturday PUNCH. The lawmaker said the Red Chamber was committed to fast-tracking the legislative processes required to amend the Constitution and pave the way for state policing as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. “Very soon. As I earlier told you, the Senate is fully prepared to commence the constitutional processes for the…