Friday, September 11, 2026

Yunusa Umar

June 17, 2026

Kidnapping for Ransom: Troops rescue four hostages in Katsina

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 17 Brigade Strike Group/Quick Response Force, rescued four kidnap victims in Fafu along the Matazu-Musawa axis of Katsina.

Hostages and Troops
June 16, 2026

Gunmen kill five miners in fresh Plateau attack

According to the BYM spokesperson, the attacked village is located about five kilometres away from the NIPSS.

Gunmen
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