President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for Europe, continuing his break before a key trip to Abu Dhabi for the 2026 Sustainability Week Summit. Get the full details on his itinerary and the high-level invitation from the UAE President.
PFN President Bishop Wale Oke urges President Tinubu not to relent in the fight against insecurity, calling for decisive action against terrorists and bandits without negotiation. He commends US cooperation.
Lagos Police recover a locally made firearm in Ishashi during a routine patrol. The command reaffirms stop-and-search as a key crime prevention strategy. Read more on the latest security efforts.
Northern Governors and traditional rulers have launched a unified security plan, suspending mining for 6 months and creating a N1bn monthly fund. Can this bring lasting peace?
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges stronger federal security collaboration to tackle insecurity. Meanwhile, Chinese mining companies deny involvement in illegal activities and fueling terrorism.
New research reveals how illegal mining, weak governance, and community exclusion drive violence in North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Experts warn blanket bans may worsen the crisis. Discover the evidence-based solutions.
Tension erupts in Anambra's Oze as armed men allegedly backed by officials seize land, destroy property. Residents petition Gov. Soludo, demand justice. #AnambraCrisis
A Lagos court sentences Makinde Rasaq to 13 months community service for multiple sanitation violations. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes allegations of funding terrorism, stating Chinese firms are victims of insecurity. Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining in Zamfara.
Nigerian troops arrest two suspects impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo. In nationwide operations, terrorists are killed, kidnap victims rescued, and illegal oil sites destroyed. Read the full report.
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
The Trump administration tripled its cash incentive to $3,000 for migrants who voluntarily leave the US by year-end. DHS warns of arrest for those who stay. Read details.
TCN has removed dangerous fences and buildings encroaching on the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV line in Enugu. The action aims to prevent accidents and ensure reliable power supply. Learn the mandatory safety clearances.
Nigerian security experts call on President Tinubu to take immediate action against illegal mining in Zamfara, warning it fuels banditry and funds armed groups. Read the full report.
Security experts call on President Tinubu to urgently stop illegal mining in Zamfara, citing it as a major source of funding for bandits and a cause of insecurity.
Ogun State Police arrest Segun Adenekan, alias 'Expensive', for illegal possession of firearms after he brandished weapons during a dispute. Investigation ongoing to trace gun source. Report suspicious activities.
Laurel Echezonam, a 25-year-old Nigerian, pleaded guilty to lying about his immigration status to buy a firearm in Mississippi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full details.
President Bola Tinubu convenes a strategic APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja. Key leaders, including VP Shettima and former VP Osinbajo, will discuss party unity and future political strategies. Read more.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
Bishop Seun Adeoye urges Nigerian Christians to mark Christmas 2025 in quiet reflection for victims of violence. He also warns of a clandestine plan to make President Tinubu a life president, calling it a danger to Nigeria.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
Turkish prosecutors order the arrest of 46 people, including 29 football players, in a major illegal betting investigation. Key details and fallout inside.
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah demands legislated inter-agency cooperation to combat evolving threats like illegal mining and terrorism. Read his full speech from the RazorNews Awards.
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
A 17-year-old boy died after a powerful illegal firework exploded in a South LA backyard. The blast, mistaken for a bomb, occurred on West 84th Street. Read the full report.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.