Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

July 20, 2026

Nigerian military says Sudanese, Ghanaian nabbed during terrorists’ raid in Borno

The military said the troops arrested Mr Fashir, who is suspected of being a terrorist fighter and collaborator.

July 20, 2026

NBA president-elect submits self to post-election audit amid fraud, rigging allegations

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, says she is ready to subject herself to a post-election audit following her victory.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham is people pleaser, doesn’t want scrutiny: Kemi Badenoch

The leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has described the prospective prime minister as a “people pleaser”.

Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch
July 19, 2026

Mamdani considers arresting Israeli PM Netanyahu if he visits New York

Mr Mamdani said his administration’s legal department is weighing the option of arresting the Israeli leader as determined by the law.

July 18, 2026

2027: Group asks ADC, Atiku to drop Amaechi as vice-presidential candidate

The group accused Mr Amaechi of desperation, saying that he lacked the grassroots strength required to win the election.

Atiku standing with Amaechi
July 18, 2026

Several injured as 18-seater bus rams into market in Kwara

The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.

July 17, 2026

Court of Appeal nullifies Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register

Zenith Party argued that the disputed Electoral Act provisions unlawfully interfered with the internal affairs of political parties. 

COURT OF APPEAL
July 16, 2026

Court restrains FRSC from operating on Kano township roads

Mr Hikima sued the commission for unnecessarily stopping, searching and questioning him and other motorists. 

FRSC personnel on highway
July 16, 2026

Trump issues new rule limiting international student visas to four years

Under the rule, students on F visas and exchange visitors on J visas will only be able to stay in the US during the length of their programme up to four years.