Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Yunusa Umar

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,
September 2, 2026

Troops kill terrorists, intercept ammunition in Zamfara, Kaduna 

Mr Danja said the operations were conducted on Wednesday.

Nigerian troops
September 2, 2026

DR Congo Ebola death toll reaches 3,000

The Ebola Virus has killed at least 3,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the disease broke out in mid-May.

Ebola Patients
September 2, 2026

Alleged Boko Haram terrorist killed in Yobe

“A firefight ensued, during which one terrorist was neutralised, while others fled the area with suspected gunshot wounds,” Mr Goni said.

September 2, 2026

Blackout in Nigeria’s capital city as TCN begins substation transmission maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a maintenance exercise at its 330/132kV Gwagwalada, Abuja Transmission Substation.

Lantern in darkness(credit: Adobe stock) and TCN
September 2, 2026

Diphtheria kills 23 people in Plateau

At least 23 people have been killed by diphtheria outbreaks in several communities, including 143 others suspected to be infected in Jos North council area of Plateau.

Jos University Teaching Hospital
September 1, 2026

NDC governorship candidate Gwarzo condemns bandit attacks on four Kano villages

Mr Gwarzo called on security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance and targeted operations in vulnerable communities.

September 1, 2026

Atiku promises to cancel NELFUND, alleges Tinubu offering student loans after raising school fees

“It is witchcraft economics: create the burden with one hand, offer debt with the other, and demand applause for the intervention,” Mr Abubakar said.

Atiku Abubakar
September 1, 2026

Police recover stolen vehicle, nab suspect

Ms John said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.

Recovered vehicle
September 1, 2026

Police capture Kebbi thief for attempted murder

The police command in Kebbi says it has arrested Bello Abubakar, 45, for attempted murder and robbery at Tungar Dariya Bush, near Makera in Shanga council area.