Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Yunusa Umar

September 30, 2026

Kensington Killing: Charles Egonye charged with murder after man found dead on North Pole Road

Officers visited the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

UK Metropolitan Police
September 30, 2026

Two killed in stampede as Gov Bago allegedly distributes cash in Government House

At least two people, including a child, have been killed in a stampede during an event involving Governor Umar Bago in Minna. Several others were injured.

Gov Bago
September 30, 2026

Army operationalises three infantry battalions in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new infantry battalions in Zamfara to strengthen security and improve its response to threats.

12 Infantry Battalion in Bakura
September 30, 2026

TCN announces maintenance, disruption in parts of Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says there will be a three-hour annual preventive maintenance exercise at the Kubwa 132/33kV transmission substation in Abuja.

Candle in darkness
September 29, 2026

Ugandan broadcaster crowned king of Tooro kingdom

A 21-member committee from the royal Babiito clan selected Mr Kijanangoma, who is Oyo Nyimba’s cousin.

September 29, 2026

2027: INEC announces PVC distribution schedule in Oyo

INEC says it will begin distributing newly printed permanent voter cards (PVCs) in Oyo State from October 9.

Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) used to illustrate the story
September 29, 2026
Gov. Umaru Bago
September 29, 2026

Tinubu ends Europe vacation, departs Paris for Lagos

Mr Onanuga said Mr Tinubu chose to fly to Lagos first to honour the memory of the martyr of Nigeria’s democratic struggle, Chief MKO Abiola.

September 29, 2026

Insecurity disrupts aid operations in northern Ethiopia, says UN

The United Nations has warned that continued insecurity in northern Ethiopia is disrupting humanitarian operations and restricting aid access to people in need.

September 29, 2026

Sudan cholera cases decline as UN steps up response

Cholera cases in Sudan have slightly declined in recent weeks following increased humanitarian efforts to contain the outbreak, OCHA said.