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Yunusa Umar

September 15, 2026

Nigerians react as petrol price hits N1,500

Several Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage over the latest petrol price increase, with the cost reaching N1,500 per litre at some filling stations.

A filling station dispensing fuel
September 15, 2026

TCN announces seven-hour power outage in Kogi, Edo communities

TCN announced a seven-hour power outage in parts of Kogi and Edo on Tuesday due to annual maintenance at its 330/132kV Ajaokuta transmission substation.

blackout
September 14, 2026

Police nab 70 suspects over alleged Abuja robbery

The FCT police command enjoined residents to remain security-conscious.

September 14, 2026

Police rescue two abducted victims, kill three suspects in Niger

Police said the suspects demanded a ransom after kidnapping the victims.

The police said the four new divisions would bring the total number of divisions in the state to 39.
September 14, 2026

U.S. lifts 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels

He said the development followed sustained improvements in Nigeria’s maritime security. 

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola
September 14, 2026

Court dismisses UI VC’s injunction application to stop student activists’ reinstatement

The judge said there was effectively no order left to stay, noting the affected students had resumed classes and the substantive matter was pending before the Court of Appeal.

The three students.
September 14, 2026

Kebbi police kill terrorists, recover arms in forest raid

The Kebbi State police command says it killed several terrorists and recovered arms, during a raid at Gumki Forest.

Kebbi police kill terrorists
September 14, 2026

Troops foil terrorist attack, rescue two kidnap victims in Sokoto

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto and and rescued two kidnap victims.

Troops foil terrorist attack
September 14, 2026

Boko Haram terrorist surrendered in Borno, six alleged kidnappers nabbed

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai say a Boko Haram member surrendered to them, and six suspected kidnappers were arrested in a separate incident in Borno and Adamawa.

Boko Haram terrorist surrendered
September 13, 2026

BRICS Summit: Shettima, Indian PM commit to trade improvement across major economic sectors

The statement noted that Mr Modi thanked Nigeria for protecting and peacefully hosting about 80,000 Indians living in Nigeria.