Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Yunusa Umar

June 16, 2026

I’m ready to die for Nigeria, Obi says

“If you’re ready to live, you must be ready to die. If you’re not ready to die, go home,” he said.

Peter Obi
June 16, 2026

FRSC arrests suspected ‘one chance’ syndicate, recovers stolen phone in Ibadan

Mr Ohaeri said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were intercepted on June 15, 2026, by an FRSC patrol team along the Babalegba-Eleyele-Ojoo route.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
June 16, 2026

Tinubu hails troops for killing bandit kingpin in Kogi, rescuing General Abubakar’s widow

Mr Tinubu noted that the rescue demonstrated a high standard of professionalism and the needed determination to confront forces of evil.

Bola Tinubu and Mrs Abubakar
June 16, 2026

Troops raid terrorists’ hideout, uncover RPGs, IEDs

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma have raided a terrorists’ hideout and recovered heavy calibre weapons in Dogon Daji of Dandi LGA of Kebbi.

uncover RPGs, IEDs
June 16, 2026

Shettima rallies support for Oyebanji in Ekiti ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll

Mr Nkwocha said Mr Shettima arrived in the state to support the party’s candidate and attend other official engagements.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
June 15, 2026

Troops rescue wife of late General Abubakar 

He noted that bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her. 

Amina Abubakar
June 15, 2026

Kwankwaso’s son emerges as Kano NDC running mate to Gwarzo

Mr Kwankwaso served as commissioner for Youth and Sports under Governor Abba Yusuf before resigning his appointment to join the NDC.

June 15, 2026

FCT police nab four suspects for alleged kidnapping, banditry 

She said preliminary investigations showed the suspects were part of a criminal network involved in kidnapping and banditry within the FCT and neighbouring states.

Police
June 15, 2026

2027: ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

He said Messrs Abubakar and Amaechi represent a truly national team that bridges regions, generations and political traditions.

ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
June 15, 2026

Army launches hunt for general’s killers, destroys bandits’ bases

The military said the raid was an offensive code-named Operation Clean Sweep III.

Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar