Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

July 2, 2026

Thirteen people killed as Russia rained bombs on Kyiv, says Ukraine

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight, mainly targeting the capital.

drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight.
July 1, 2026

I was put in Kuje prison with 37 inmates undergoing treatment for tuberculosis, says Sowore 

The activist appreciated Nigerians and others around the world for staying resolute.

Omoyele Sowore
July 1, 2026

Makinde replaces women affairs commissioner Balogun with Sanni in minor cabinet reshuffle 

Mr Makinde announced the development in a statement by his spokesperson Suleimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan on Wednesday.

Toyin Balogun
June 30, 2026

ECOWAS extends humanitarian aid to persons of concern in Ghana

ECOWAS inaugurated four boreholes to improve access to clean water and sanitation in beneficiary communities.

ECOWAS
June 30, 2026

13 die as floods sweep communities in Ghana

Mr Mahama said preliminary information showed that approximately 140 millimetres of rain fell on Accra.

floods sweep communities in Ghana
June 30, 2026

More Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid June 30 anti-immigrant protests

Another batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as they were forced to flee widespread xenophobic attacks.

South Africans during June 30 protest
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: Anti-immigrant protests hit South Africa as Nigerians, others flee country

Several anti-illegal immigration groups in South Africa have taken to the streets to protest against undocumented Black foreign nationals in the country.

Anti-immigrant protests
June 30, 2026

Agbakoba offers ‘South Africa’ solution to shield state police from governors’ abuse

A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.

South African and Nigerian police officers
June 29, 2026

FG approves NYSC reforms, deployment process, uniforms

Mr Olawande noted the reforms will reposition the NYSC as a skills-driven, productivity-focused and youth-empowering institution.

Corps members at orientation camp
June 29, 2026

Tinubu govt has captured, weaponised judiciary as tool for partisan warfare, Obidient Movement alleges

Mr Tanko slammed the ruling as a deliberate attempt by the ruling APC to frustrate Mr Obi.

Obidient Movement