Borno establishes rehab center for juvenile, minor offenders
by Hamisu Kabir Matazu on June 12, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Borno State government said state-of-the-art juvenile and minor offenders rehabilitation centers would be established to pioneer a shift toward restorative justice. The Borno State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Abubakar, stated this in a briefing marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Maiduguri, on Friday. Abubakar argued that retributive punishment alone cannot achieve
Edo reopens schools shut over security threat
by Usman A. Bello on June 12, 2026 at 12:19 pm
The Edo Government has ordered the reopening of schools that were temporarily shut down in the State over security concerns. Recall that the state government had ordered the temporary closure of some schools in a statement dated June 9, 2026, due to intelligence reports of possible security threats in parts of Edo North Senatorial District.
Bandits block Sokoto market route, abduct traders
by . on June 12, 2026 at 12:08 pm
Scores of traders, farmers and travellers have been abducted on a road leading to Sabon Birni Market in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents said the attackers blocked a major route linking Sabon Birni and surrounding communities before launching their attack. An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said the gunmen arrived at about
Brent crude drops to $87 as Trump signals end to Iran crisis
by Daily Trust on June 12, 2026 at 11:56 am
Global oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent crude slipping to $87 per barrel after President Donald Trump signaled a possible end to the conflict with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also dropped to around $84.66 per barrel. While the price is still
Shops destroyed as fire razes home appliances market in Kano
by Sani Ibrahim Paki on June 12, 2026 at 11:38 am
Traders at Kingsway home appliances Market along Murtala Muhammad Way in Kano have been left counting heavy losses after a late-night fire destroyed scores of shops. The market is known selling fairly used home appliances like fridge, air condition, fridge, doors, carpets chairs, tables and cushions, among others. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke
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- Borno establishes rehab center for juvenile, minor offendersby Hamisu Kabir Matazu on June 12, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Borno State government said state-of-the-art juvenile and minor offenders rehabilitation centers would be established to pioneer a shift toward restorative justice. The Borno State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Abubakar, stated this in a briefing marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Maiduguri, on Friday. Abubakar argued that retributive punishment alone cannot achieve
- Edo reopens schools shut over security threatby Usman A. Bello on June 12, 2026 at 12:19 pm
The Edo Government has ordered the reopening of schools that were temporarily shut down in the State over security concerns. Recall that the state government had ordered the temporary closure of some schools in a statement dated June 9, 2026, due to intelligence reports of possible security threats in parts of Edo North Senatorial District.
- Bandits block Sokoto market route, abduct tradersby . on June 12, 2026 at 12:08 pm
Scores of traders, farmers and travellers have been abducted on a road leading to Sabon Birni Market in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents said the attackers blocked a major route linking Sabon Birni and surrounding communities before launching their attack. An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said the gunmen arrived at about
- Brent crude drops to $87 as Trump signals end to Iran crisisby Daily Trust on June 12, 2026 at 11:56 am
Global oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent crude slipping to $87 per barrel after President Donald Trump signaled a possible end to the conflict with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also dropped to around $84.66 per barrel. While the price is still
- Shops destroyed as fire razes home appliances market in Kanoby Sani Ibrahim Paki on June 12, 2026 at 11:38 am
Traders at Kingsway home appliances Market along Murtala Muhammad Way in Kano have been left counting heavy losses after a late-night fire destroyed scores of shops. The market is known selling fairly used home appliances like fridge, air condition, fridge, doors, carpets chairs, tables and cushions, among others. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke