Police in Ekiti State have arrested two suspects after a late-night armed robbery attack on student hostels near Ekiti State University in the Iworoko area. The suspects allegedly broke into off-campus hostels around 2:30 a.m., stole phones and other valuables, and escaped. Police later tracked them to a hideout, recovered stolen items, and confirmed that the suspects have already confessed while mentioning other gang members still on the run. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects and recover more items.
In national politics, INEC has strongly denied viral claims that its chairman runs a personal X (Twitter) account or made partisan posts, calling the allegation completely false and misleading. The commission said the story is part of a coordinated misinformation campaign and warned that cybercriminals are also using fake accounts to impersonate officials and defraud Nigerians. INEC also stated it is working with security agencies to track those responsible and urged the public to rely only on verified communication channels.
The PDP has also confirmed that its Abuja national secretariat has been unsealed following court orders. The party said security agencies handed back access to its Wadata Plaza and Legacy House offices, but warned against any activities that could disrupt peace at the premises. It also urged members to remain calm and continue internal reconciliation efforts after months of leadership disputes and legal battles.
On security issues, Amnesty International raised alarm over a sharp rise in kidnappings across Nigeria, claiming that about 1,100 people were abducted between January and April 2026, mostly in northern states. The group said victims often face torture, starvation, and ransom demands, while entire communities are being destabilised. It also warned that insecurity is forcing children out of school and worsening humanitarian conditions in rural areas.
In foreign affairs and global tensions, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will continue military operations against Iran despite ongoing diplomatic talks involving the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan in Islamabad. The discussions aim to reduce rising regional tensions, but both sides remain divided, with warnings, accusations, and threats still dominating the situation.
Meanwhile, the PDP factional crisis continues to draw attention as one group accused the police of acting unfairly during disputes over control of party offices, while another faction welcomed the police action as lawful enforcement of court rulings. The conflict reflects ongoing internal power struggles within the party.
Across governance and institutions, the Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the withdrawal of passports from individuals who have formally renounced Nigerian citizenship. The directive is part of efforts to tighten identity control and ensure that once citizenship is renounced, official travel documents are invalidated in line with constitutional provisions.
Finally, the EFCC has defended spending about ₦54 million to sponsor judges and other stakeholders to an international financial crimes symposium in the UK. The agency says it was for capacity building and exposure to global best practices, though the cost has sparked public debate about transparency and accountability in government spending.