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Yunusa Umar

July 20, 2026

Osun governorship poll gathers momentum amid pre-election violence 

Mr Adeniran said political thuggery was still dominant in the state despite efforts of security agents to check criminal activities.

Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC's Bola Oyebamiji and the scenarios of violence in Osun State
July 19, 2026

Students killed as troops foil abduction attempt in Borno school

He said that the terrorists reportedly gained access to the facility with the assistance of suspected collaborators

Nigerian Troops
July 18, 2026

Troops nab six suspects in Lagos oil bunkering raid, dismantle site

Mr Yahaya said items recovered during the operation included four drums, two of which contained suspected illegally refined petroleum products.

Illegal crude oil refining site
July 18, 2026

Police nab suspected armed robber in Oyo, recover stolen motorcycle 

The suspect, identified as Shafiu Nuhu, allegedly attacked a commercial motorcyclist with a hammer before fleeing with the victim’s motorcycle.

Shafiu Nuhu
July 18, 2026

Two U.S. soldiers killed, four injured in Iran attack on Jordan

Two American soldiers were killed as U.S. and allied forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during an attack.

U.S. Troops
July 18, 2026

Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs over wildfire smoke polluting U.S. 

Mr Trump stated, “This is willful negligence, and becoming a yearly occurrence, costing the United States billions of dollars.”

Canada wildfires
July 18, 2026

Six alleged Nigerian fraudsters targeting UK citizens arrested over online fraud

The suspects, aged between 20 and 34, were arrested in Asaba, Delta State, on July 4.

Police officers
July 17, 2026

Niger: Police rescue two suspected phone thieves from mob

He identified the suspects as Hassan Abdullahi, 20, and Khalifa Bashir, 22. 

suspected phone thieves
July 17, 2026

Troops arrest suspected terrorist, rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina

According to the operation’s spokesperson, the victims are being processed for reunification with their families.

July 17, 2026

Eight killed, 34 missing in China landslide

Chinese authorities said more than 1,000 residents were evacuated from the affected area.