Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Yunusa Umar

September 3, 2026

Emir of Gumel, Sani II, dies in Egypt

Mr Ibrahim said the monarch passed away on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, after a 45-year reign.

Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad Sani II
September 3, 2026

Three suspected carjackers arrested in Lagos, weapons recovered

Ms Adebisi said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.

Three suspect
September 3, 2026

Two persons killed in fresh attack on Plateau communities, says group

Mr Tengwong stated that recurring killings should not become the new normal in the state.

Gunmen
September 3, 2026

Six suspected drug dealers nabbed in Delta, illicit drugs recovered

Mr Erale warned that the command would continue to identify and dismantle drug distribution networks operating in the state.

Armed policemen
September 3, 2026

Six kidnap victims rescued in Kebbi

Mr Danja noted that the troops’ prompt intervention forced the terrorists to flee and abandon their victims.

September 3, 2026

Abducted general’s wife regains freedom in Abuja, alleged kidnappers arrested

The Nigerian Army says it has rescued the abducted wife of Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie (retd.), who was abducted from her Abuja residence.

kidnappers arrested
September 3, 2026

173 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrive in Lagos

NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) received 173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya.

173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya
September 2, 2026

AGESI, NSE collaborate on engineering certification

Olufemi Dare, NSE Ibeju‑Lekki branch’s chairman, noted that the CREC™ programme “aligns strongly with our mandate to strengthen engineering practice and enhance member competence”.

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
September 2, 2026

Two Filipino sailors die as Iran attacks Saudi oil tanker

Saudi Arabia stressed the need to halt escalation and respect the security and safety of international navigation.

September 2, 2026

IGP Disu receives NAF chief, pledges stronger security collaboration

Mr Aneke commended the longstanding professional relationship between the two institutions. 

Olatunji Disu and S.K. Aneke,