Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

August 2, 2026

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant

Authorities said a woman carrying the explosives tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by security; the device detonated, killing the woman, the guard and a visitor.

Responders on explosion scene.
August 2, 2026

Energy professionals demand probe of NNPC, NUPRC over transparency concerns

Oil and Gas Professionals Forum (OGPF) urged the federal government to probe the leadership and operations of the NNPC and NUPRC over growing transparency concerns in the sector.

NNPC and NUPRC
August 2, 2026

Trump halts planned attacks on Iran, says new deal perimeters agreed upon

He noted that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on the attack.

U.S. President Donald
August 1, 2026

2027: INEC publishes Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s credentials

The documents, displayed in Form EC9 at INEC offices nationwide, contained the candidates’ educational qualifications, work history, and affidavits, among others.

Abubakar Atiku, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi
August 1, 2026

Kuwait activates air defence systems after Iran’s drone attacks 

The statement urged residents to adhere to safety and security instructions. 

MISSILES
August 1, 2026

Ibadan chief Lekan Alabi dies at 76

The statement noted that the Abese Olubadan passed away on Saturday in Lagos.

Lekan Alabi
August 1, 2026

I clothed you when you left prison; had no apology for frustrating your third-term agenda, Atiku replies Obasanjo

Mr Abubakar insisted the country was bigger than the ex-president’s third-term agenda.

Obasanjo and Atiku
August 1, 2026

Picking Atiku as running mate was my biggest mistake as president: Obasanjo 

Mr Obasanjo said, “He did what he believed he should do, and God did what God had to do.”

Obasanjo and Atiku
July 31, 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
July 31, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Nigeria backs Saudi’s multinational maritime defence alliance amid U.S.-Iran war

“The door remains open for other countries to accede to the coalition’s charter after completing their national procedures,” the Saudi government stated.

Tinubu, Saudi crown prince