Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 11, 2026

Ireland-based Nigerian man who claimed mistaken identity deported to Nigeria

Mr Okwuoha was accused by Irish authorities of resisting deportation after the suspect said he was one of 10 identical brothers.

Sam Okwuoha
August 11, 2026

Soldiers foil attack on Benue community, kill suspected herder

Mr Zubairu said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend other members of the group who fled the scene.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke
August 11, 2026

Four suspected cultists arrested in Lagos, firearm recovered

Ms Adebisi stated that suspect also confessed his involvement in several killings within Mushin and other parts of Lagos State.

August 11, 2026

Davido flags Osun violence to Trump as pre-election casualties climb

Fifteen thousand police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election. An additional 10,000 NSCDC officers would be on the ground.

Trump, Davido
August 11, 2026

Babachir Lawal draws battle line with ADC, Atiku over allegedly rigged Adamawa governorship primary

Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.

Babachir Lawal
August 11, 2026

Alleged notorious kidnapper captured in Enugu

Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition.

Alleged notorious kidnapper
August 11, 2026

16 hostages freed as security forces, Kogi bandits engage in gunfight

Troops of the Nigerian Army say 16 residents held hostage by suspected kidnappers were rescued during a coordinated search operation in Kogi.

16 hostages freed
August 10, 2026
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 10, 2026

Ogun police nab cleric over alleged N2.5 million scam

The suspect allegedly obtained approximately N2.5 million from 18 fellowship members under the pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

police
August 10, 2026

At least 20 killed as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia 

A deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia on Monday, damaging buildings and injuring several people.

Colombia earthquake