Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Yunusa Umar

July 5, 2026

Troops rescue six abductees in Borno

The military said troops remain in aggressive pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.

Operation HADIN KAI,
July 4, 2026

Police arrest suspect, recover stolen motorcycle in Bauchi

Mr Habib said the suspect confessed to stealing the motorcycle from Unguwar Kusu in the Yelwa area of Bauchi.

Police
July 4, 2026

Abducted woman, two-year-old son rescued in Kwara

Police operatives rescued an abducted woman and her son from a forest in Bode Sadu, Kwara State.

Forest hideout in Bode Sadu
July 4, 2026

Bandits kill nine farmers in Kaduna

Bandits killed nine farmers in the Kakangi community, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, on Saturday.

Bandits
July 4, 2026

Four hoodlums jailed in Niger, two others arrested with cannabis

The suspects were identified as Hussaini Yusuf, 26; Ahmed Mohammed, 22; and Kabiru Yakubu, 21, all residents of the Gurara area.

Four hoodlums jailed in Niger, two others arrested with cannabis
July 3, 2026

Benue: Troops kill suspected terrorist in gunfight

“One terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and two empty magazines from the scene,” Mr Zubairu said.

July 3, 2026

INEC extends voter registration, launches self-service portal

INEC said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

Voters registering
July 3, 2026

Ten things to know about Tinubu’s Power Force

The programme is designed to address Nigeria’s metering gap, reduce estimated billing, and create employment opportunities for young people.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
July 3, 2026

Despite FG’s denial, documents show accountant-general’s office posted foreign affairs officials to PFIPC

The OAGF had also warned that failure by affected officers to comply with the posting directive would attract sanctions.

Accountant general of the federation
July 3, 2026

Police nab suspect over stolen motorcycle in Niger

The Niger State police command has arrested a 31-year-old suspect, Mohammed Yahaya, for allegedly stealing a parked Bajaj motorcycle in the Kwamba area of Maje, Suleja Local Government Area