Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Yunusa Umar

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
August 9, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

The PM said he would not ⁠⁠withdraw forces until the Palestinian group Hamas ⁠⁠fully disarms.

Trump standing with Netanyahu
August 9, 2026

Troops rescue 33 abducted passengers in Zamfara 

Mr Danja said the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes.

August 9, 2026

Troops kill suspected kidnapper, rescue abducted victim in Edo

The spokesperson said that troops combed the surrounding forest in an effort to track the fleeing kidnappers.

Troops
August 8, 2026

Osun Poll: Gunmen attack APC rally in Ilesa

Mr Omowaiye said a 12-year-old boy and other party members were attacked and shot during a peaceful campaign rally in Ilesa West.

APC LOGO
August 8, 2026

Iran sets conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran stated that among other demands, the U.S. must end sanctions against the country, release frozen Iranian assets, end the war and pay restitution for its damages.

Strait of Hormuz
August 8, 2026

Suspected cable vandal electrocuted in Delta

TCN says its team discovered the dead body of a suspected vandal crushed to death under collapsed tower members in Delta State.

cable vandal
August 8, 2026

Troops disrupt terrorists’ logistics, nab suspects in Zamfara

Mr Danja said the troops encountered terrorists at Birnin Tsaba village.

Troops
August 8, 2026

Police kill suspected gang kingpin linked to murder of Imo monarch

The spokesman added that the suspect was identified as an alleged leader of the criminal syndicate linked to the April 10 attack.

Recovered arm
August 8, 2026

Four suspects nabbed in Niger over alleged theft of electric cables, motorcycle

The command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, noted that the suspects were arrested on Monday at about 6 p.m.

Armed policemen