Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Yunusa Umar

July 20, 2026

FG, UNESCO partner on mobile learning for teachers

“The initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure,” the ministry said.

UNESCO-IICBA
July 20, 2026

Troops arrest suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno

Mr Goni said troops recovered 202 cartons of herbicides, one jerrycan containing suspected acid, and one Starlink wireless internet communication system, among other items.

July 20, 2026

Nigerian military says Sudanese, Ghanaian nabbed during terrorists’ raid in Borno

The military said the troops arrested Mr Fashir, who is suspected of being a terrorist fighter and collaborator.

July 20, 2026

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash

A boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in the Malamawa community, Ringim council area of Jigawa, leaving at least 40 people drowned.

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash
July 20, 2026

Osun governorship poll gathers momentum amid pre-election violence 

Mr Adeniran said political thuggery was still dominant in the state despite efforts of security agents to check criminal activities.

Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC's Bola Oyebamiji and the scenarios of violence in Osun State
July 19, 2026

Students killed as troops foil abduction attempt in Borno school

He said that the terrorists reportedly gained access to the facility with the assistance of suspected collaborators

Nigerian Troops
July 18, 2026

Troops nab six suspects in Lagos oil bunkering raid, dismantle site

Mr Yahaya said items recovered during the operation included four drums, two of which contained suspected illegally refined petroleum products.

Illegal crude oil refining site
July 18, 2026

Police nab suspected armed robber in Oyo, recover stolen motorcycle 

The suspect, identified as Shafiu Nuhu, allegedly attacked a commercial motorcyclist with a hammer before fleeing with the victim’s motorcycle.

Shafiu Nuhu
July 18, 2026

Two U.S. soldiers killed, four injured in Iran attack on Jordan

Two American soldiers were killed as U.S. and allied forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during an attack.

U.S. Troops
July 18, 2026

Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs over wildfire smoke polluting U.S. 

Mr Trump stated, “This is willful negligence, and becoming a yearly occurrence, costing the United States billions of dollars.”

Canada wildfires