Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Yunusa Umar

July 18, 2026

Six alleged Nigerian fraudsters targeting UK citizens arrested over online fraud

The suspects, aged between 20 and 34, were arrested in Asaba, Delta State, on July 4.

Police officers
July 17, 2026

Niger: Police rescue two suspected phone thieves from mob

He identified the suspects as Hassan Abdullahi, 20, and Khalifa Bashir, 22. 

suspected phone thieves
July 17, 2026

Troops arrest suspected terrorist, rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina

According to the operation’s spokesperson, the victims are being processed for reunification with their families.

July 17, 2026

Eight killed, 34 missing in China landslide

Chinese authorities said more than 1,000 residents were evacuated from the affected area.

July 17, 2026

20 children killed in school bus crash in Uganda

A school bus carrying pupils veered off the road in eastern Uganda on Thursday, killing 20 schoolchildren and a teacher in Kapchorwa district.

school bus crash in Uganda
July 16, 2026

Kidnapped Kogi school principal, NECO official, students regain freedom

Gunmen, on Tuesday, abducted a principal, NECO official and students during exam in Kogi school.

July 16, 2026

Troops foil bandit attack in Kano, recover 97 cattle, 50 sheep

“Recovered cattle have been returned to their rightful owners,” he said.

July 16, 2026

Ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi loses 89-year-old mother

The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.

July 16, 2026

2027: Appeal Court restores INEC election guidelines 

In a judgement delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court barred further implementation of the lower court’s decision challenging the electoral guidelines.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 16, 2026

Troops raid Lagos building, nab 24 illegal migrants

Mr Yahaya stated that during the operation, 24 foreign nationals comprising 15 males and nine females were apprehended.

illegal migrants