Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 1, 2026

Transformer Maintenance: TCN announces temporary power outage in Maitama, Mpape, Jahi

Ms Mbah apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance would cause electricity consumers in the affected areas.

TCN logo
August 1, 2026

Troops foil abduction attempt in Borno, rescue 31 passengers, recover four vehicles

The operation spokesperson added that the rescued victims and recovered vehicles were subsequently escorted to Buratai.

July 31, 2026

Gov Ododo condemns killing of Kogi Catholic priest Samuel Opeyemi 

The governor described the incident as a heinous and unacceptable act. 

Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi
July 31, 2026

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo 

The spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.

Nigerian Troops
July 31, 2026

NPF deploys Etaifo as CP for Osun election

He said Mr Etaifo would oversee and coordinate election security operations across the state. 

Samuel Etaifo
July 31, 2026

39-year-old Malaysian pilot faces death penalty over alleged drug smuggling in Indonesia

The pilot, identified only as MS, was arrested with more than 70,000 ecstasy pills in his luggage.

July 31, 2026

Benue: Police command gets new PPRO

Mr Aondongu was commissioned as an assistant superintendent of police in December 2019.

DSP Orchia Aondongu
July 30, 2026

Obi ‘lies like fish drinking water’, Keyamo slams NDC presidential flag bearer over airport harassment claim

The minister said Mr Obi had complained of being harassed at the airport because of his political affiliation. 

Festus Keyamo and Peter Obi
July 30, 2026

Oriire Abduction: We refused to pay ransom for kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers, says Tinubu 

On May 15, gunmen kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. 

President Bola Tinubu
July 30, 2026

Efforts ongoing to rescue abducted Ogun Gateway ICT poly students: Police

The students were abducted on Wednesday night after an attack on their residence in Ipara, Remo North Local Government Area.

Gateway ICT Polytechnic