Friday, October 2, 2026

Yunusa Umar

September 12, 2026

Russia drone attack kills three, injures 59 others in Ukraine

The president said the Russians struck ordinary gas stations in the Zhytomyr and Rivne regions.

September 12, 2026

Suspected car robber nabbed on Lagos-Ibadan road

The police noted that efforts were ongoing to locate the vehicle’s owner and apprehend the fleeing accomplices.

Suspected robber
September 12, 2026

UNICEF mourns 26 children killed in DR Congo fire

UNICEF stated that the fire affected homes and two primary schools in Furaha and Ujamaa.

Democratic Republic of Congo
September 12, 2026

Terrorist attack foiled in Kaduna, Zamfara, three kidnap victims rescued

Mr Danja said on Friday, troops observed terrorists attacking a Canter vehicle along the Anka–Gummi Road.

three kidnap victims
September 11, 2026

18 suspected terrorists killed, logistics hubs destroyed in Borno

According to Mr Goni, the post-strike assessment indicated an estimated 85 per cent success.

Troops
September 11, 2026

Four officers, seven vigilantes killed as police repel bandits attack in Benue community

He said suspected armed bandits invaded and attacked the community at about 6:12 p.m.

Armed policemen.
September 11, 2026

ADC urges INEC to address PVC delays in North-West

Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC spokesman, said no Nigerian should be disenfranchised by administrative delays.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
September 11, 2026

27-year-old man bags seven years in jail for raping minor in Niger

Niger State High Court sentenced Hussaini Suleiman, a 27-year-old man, for raping an eight-year-old girl.

Convicted Hussaini Suleiman
September 11, 2026

Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in fresh strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s long-range strikes hit targets in several regions of Russia.

Russian drone strikes
September 11, 2026

Shettima arrives in India for BRICS leaders’ summit

Mr Shettima will join leaders of BRICS member and partner countries for high-level discussions on inclusive global growth, resilience, innovation and sustainable development.