Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Yunusa Umar

July 24, 2026

Troops arrest five suspected kidnappers in Yobe

Mr Goni said the suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further investigation.

Nigerian troops
July 24, 2026

One dies, two injured in multiple crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

FRSC spokesperson Elizabeth Jayeola said in a statement that the accident involved five articulated trucks and one Toyota Sienna vehicle.

FRSC at an accident scene
July 24, 2026

Mother, daughter die trying to save boy at UK beach

Police said they were speaking to “dozens of witnesses” as part of the investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Beach
July 24, 2026

Gov Adeleke suspends NURTW activities in Osun

Mr Adeleke ordered security agencies to arrest anyone parading as an official or executive of the union.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
July 24, 2026
INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
July 24, 2026

Woman arrested over newborn’s death after allegedly scalding pregnant co-wife

Mr Habib said the victim is currently stable and responding to treatment, noting that police operatives immediately visited the scene.

police
July 23, 2026

Tinubu approves expansion of army to 12 divisions

Mr Tinubu also approved the recruitment of 28,000 army personnel to strengthen national security.

Nigerian Army logo
July 23, 2026

Soldier declared wanted for allegedly supplying military uniforms to terrorists

The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps declared one of its personnel wanted over the alleged sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists.

Mohammed Yusuf Amutu
July 23, 2026

Iran will be liable for Yemen rebels’ attacks on Saudi oil tankers, says Tump

The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Iran was still not ready to make a deal “at least not one they are willing to live by.”

United States President Donald Trump
July 23, 2026

Four suspected kidnappers arrested in Rivers

Ms Kaborlo said the exhibits recovered included a white minibus allegedly used to carry out the abduction.

Police officer