Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 22, 2026

Troops nab suspected gunrunner in Plateau

According to the army, the operation was carried out with vigilantes and local hunters. 

Troops
August 21, 2026

Russia’s drone attack kills five, injures 52 in Ukraine

Mr Zelenskyy stated that all the injured victims were receiving the necessary medical care.

Scene of the incident 
August 21, 2026

Terrorists invade Niger villages, abduct worshippers during Jumat prayers 

The police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun was not available for comment.

Armed bandits
August 21, 2026

Tinubu will get more support from opposition for his 2027 re-election bid: Wike

Mr Wike stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to Mr Tinubu indicated political support intended to strengthen the president.

wike and Tinubu
August 21, 2026

Court remands three over alleged N30 million Canadian visa fraud

Three suspected fraudsters have been remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, over alleged N30 million visa fraud.

August 21, 2026

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Tuesday public holiday

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the period should also serve as a time for collective prayer for the country’s peace and cohesion.

Muslims praying inside mosque
August 21, 2026

I won’t focus on religion, ethnicity in my 2027 presidential election campaign: Obi

“Daddy, I need you to speak to your people in the South-West and Kwara, the Christians in the South-West and Kwara,” Mr Obi said in 2023. “This is a religious war.”

Obi in Igbo attire
August 21, 2026

Adeleke thanks supporters, pays tributes to Osun election violence victims

Governor Ademola Adeleke has thanked the Accord Party and supporters for his re-election in Saturday’s governorship poll in Osun.

Ademola Adeleke
August 21, 2026

Kwara senator Mustapha resigns from APC after losing governorship ticket

Saliu Mustapha, lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the Senate, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress after losing the governorship ticket to Salihu Yakubu-Danladi.

Kwara senator Mustapha
August 20, 2026

Soldiers raid Plateau forests for cattle rustlers, recover AK-47 rifles, other weapons

The army stated that troops employed drones and other surveillance capabilities to conduct extensive reconnaissance across surrounding settlements.

AK-47 rifles, other weapons