Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

Category: Security


The United States kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight. A day after U.S. President Donald Read more…


No fewer than 11 people were killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers had earlier on Saturday attempted an assault, but security operatives repelled them and reportedly neutralised several Read more…


… as Nigeria demands justice for victims President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed intensified monitoring of the ongoing anti-foreigner protests in South Africa, as the Federal Government raises concerns over the safety of Nigerians and demands justice for victims of recent incidents. Read more…


What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump told reporters Saturday he is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal that was submitted by Iran.  Nick Stewart, a former lobbyist and member of the State Department during President Trump’s first Read more…


Home National Columns Business China News Politics & Power Opinion Entertainment The Sun TV Sporting Sun The Sun Foundation Extrajudicial killings: Rights groups say 3000 lives wasted in 6 years 02 May 2026 2:19 am WATBy Rapheal • Why extrajudicial killings persist Read more…


The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week Read more…


What to know about the Iran war today:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. Democrats such Read more…


The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive Read more…


Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. renewed its calls for other nations to help open the Read more…


The witness, who said he serves in the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, gave evidence in the trial of a retired major-general and five others facing charges of treason, terrorism, failure to disclose information and money laundering. An army Read more…


Hundreds of Deltans protested at the Ekpan Area Command over the reported extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman, an officer attached to the command. The protesters, who came from the deceased’s community, were, however, dispersed by policemen Read more…


Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concern that about six in every 10 university students in Nigeria are involved in cybercrime. He made the remark on Tuesday at the opening of the 8th Read more…