Monday, November 2, 2026

Yunusa Umar

October 19, 2026

Tinubu plans to tax fuel once economy normalises: Taiwo Oyedele

Mr Oyedele said the subsidy Mr Tinubu removed was on fuel, noting that there was a foreign-currency subsidy before its removal.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 19, 2026

Police nab suspects over theft of N4.5 million armoured cable in Adamawa

Mr Nguroje added that the suspects were in police custody and would be charged in court once the investigation concluded.

Armed policemen
October 19, 2026

NAFDAC probes death of Enugu NYSC member amid concerns over medicines

Ms Adeyeye said NAFDAC would take appropriate action based on the outcome of its investigations.

Daniel Etimbuk
October 19, 2026

17 Bauchi residents nabbed for attempted murder

The police command in Bauchi arrested 17 suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, house trespass and attempted murder.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
October 18, 2026

Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israel’s election

Mr Trump, in his social media post on Sunday, praised Mr Netanyahu as a great warrior and prime minister.

Trump and Netanyahu(AI generated image used to illustrate story)
October 18, 2026

Houthi Attack: U.S. issues second security alert to citizens in Saudi Arabia in two days

This follows warnings from Australia, the U.S., and the UK urging citizens to avoid travelling to Saudi Arabia because of security concerns.

King Khalid International Airport
October 18, 2026

NDLEA seizes ₦7 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos port, arrests octogenarian

Mr Babafemi stated that the raid included the arrest of dozens of suspects, including an 85-year-old grandmother.

NDLEA
October 18, 2026

Catholic priest dies after Jesus’ statue falls on him during service 

Mr Molinari was being live-streamed when the incident occurred on Saturday.

October 18, 2026

Ogun FRSC commander dies after brief illness

He described Mr Ogunjobi’s death as a great loss to the corps.

Oludare Ogunjobi
October 18, 2026

Several killed, others injured in explosion at Canadian military base

Mr McGuinty said the Canadian military was still investigating the incident.

Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta.