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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recovered seven stolen luxury vehicles smuggled from Canada through the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos. An internal Customs document dated May 5, 2026, showed that the intercepted vehicles included a 2019 Lexus RX350, 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2023 Land Rover Range Rover, 2019 Lamborghini Huracán, 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible, 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, and a 2026 Toyota Tundra, all confirmed to have been stolen and illegally exported from Canada before ending up in Nigeria. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, the NCS said the vehicles were intercepted as part of the Service’s…

At least 12 people have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Plateau State’s Riyom and Bassa local government areas amid renewed violence across the state. The attacks reportedly occurred between the late hours of May 8 and the early hours of May 9, heightening tensions in communities already grappling with reprisal killings and insecurity. According to security sources quoted by Zagazola Makama, three persons were killed after suspected militia members attacked Gwa Rim village in Riyom at about 11pm on Thursday. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), who had earlier been deployed to Angwan Wereng following security threat…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he believes the war with Ukraine is “heading to an end” as Moscow and Kyiv entered a temporary ceasefire and prepared for a major prisoner exchange. Putin made the remarks on Saturday while answering questions from journalists after events marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’sPutin says Russia-Ukraine war coming to an end victory in World War II. His comments came as Russia and Ukraine began a three-day truce and agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners in one of the largest swaps since the conflict escalated in 2022. The Russian leader criticised Western support…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has claimed that Nigeria is now safer from phone snatching than some foreign countries, including the United Kingdom, despite growing complaints by Nigerians over insecurity and economic hardship. Fasua made the remarks during a members-only Coffee Hangout organised by Kay Hikers Club in Abuja. During the discussion, a female participant criticised the rising cost of ride-hailing services and increasing cases of phone theft, saying many Nigerians could no longer afford basic needs. She questioned the safety of commuters using ride-hailing platforms, asking whether authorities were aware of “the current…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua has sparked debate after saying a modest Nigerian family can still feed for several days with ₦10,000 despite soaring food prices and worsening economic hardship across the country. Fasua made the remark during a members-only Coffee Hangout organised by Kay Hikers Club in Abuja. A video shared on the club’s Instagram page captured a tense exchange between the presidential aide and a female participant who complained about the rising cost of living, insecurity and declining purchasing power affecting many Nigerians. The woman questioned the affordability of basic food…

Concerns are mounting across Nigeria over the growing practice of altering expiry dates on food products and medications, with experts warning that the trend poses serious health risks to consumers. Reports indicate that counterfeiters are increasingly repackaging expired goods, changing labels and pushing them back into markets for unsuspecting buyers. The development has intensified fears over the circulation of fake drugs, unsafe foods and substandard consumables nationwide. Health professionals say the problem has worsened amid economic hardship, as many Nigerians now turn to cheaper products to cope with rising living costs. According to experts, fake or expired medications can lead…

Heavily armed men reportedly invaded a transmission facility operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Offa, Kwara State, forcing workers to shut down electricity feeders at gunpoint. In a statement issued by the company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the attackers were said to have stormed the Offa 132kV transmission substation in the early hours of Thursday, May 7, 2026. According to the statement, the gunmen forcefully entered the control room and held all personnel on duty hostage. The attackers reportedly instructed the operator on duty to disconnect both the Offa and Ojoku 33kV feeders at…

Davido, widely known as Davido, has been officially announced as an inductee for the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Class of 2026. The prestigious ceremony, scheduled to take place in Atlanta, will recognise the Nigerian artist for his monumental contributions to the global music landscape. The music star is being honoured for his pivotal role in bringing African music to international prominence. The induction acknowledges his consistent delivery of chart-topping hits, high-energy global performances, and strategic international collaborations that have bridged the gap between Nigerian music and the rest of the world. David Adeleke’s journey into the music…

Enzo Fernandez cancelled out Ryan Gravenberch’s strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end. The result means Liverpool remain in fourth place, seven points clear of sixth-placed Bournemouth, while Chelsea stay ninth. A point for Liverpool edged them closer to securing Champions League football for next season, but the Anfield crowd were unimpressed at times, with loud boos heard when head coach Arne Slot took off teenage winger Rio Ngumoha in the second half. Playmaker Florian Wirtz was absent with a stomach bug…

Fighting between the United States and Iran showed no clear sign of ending on Friday, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and a fragile ceasefire around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, fresh clashes erupted in Gulf waters as both sides accused each other of violating truce terms agreed weeks ago. Iran reportedly launched missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, while the US said it struck Iranian-linked vessels attempting to enter restricted ports. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes remains at the centre of the crisis. Iran has largely restricted…