Insecurity: Badagry LG imposes curfew on okada riders, ends night parties
By Esther Onyegbula In a move aimed at strengthening security and curbing criminal activities, the Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, has announced a ban on night parties and restricted the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as okada riders, to between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. […]
Sesugh didn’t die in our custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday denied claims that Asar Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting that Sesugh, who had escaped from detention weeks earlier, was neither in its custody nor on bail when he died.
Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs.
Obi faults Tinubu’s security strategy, urges comprehensive approach to insecurity
According to the former Anambra State governor, while increasing security personnel is necessary, such interventions should be guided by a clearly defined national framework rather than ad hoc decisions.
Ousted Senegal PM Sonko re-elected head of party amid political crisis
The speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, a powerful mentor-turned-rival to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, won re-election Saturday as head of their party amid a political crisis sparked by their falling-out.
Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons from kidnappers
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a late-night rescue operation carried out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
