Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 31, 2026

Bandits kill one, kidnap three in Kwara village

Bandits reportedly killed a farmer and kidnapped three others in Lata Nna village, Patigi LGA.

Armed bandits
August 31, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU summit in Angola

Mr Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

Kashim Shettima
August 31, 2026

Follow APC, enjoy honey, campaign against us, get your finger broken: Borno Commissioner

“This is our government. Follow us and enjoy honey,” Mr Buba said.

Saina Buba,
August 31, 2026

Jehovah’s Witnesses launch global free Bible study initiative

Over nine million Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will launch a global initiative in September to offer a free interactive Bible study programme.

Jehovah’s Witnesses
August 31, 2026

Former Governor Sylva quits APC amid alleged theft of $14 million

Former Governor Timipre Sylva has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress after the EFCC accused him of stealing $14,859,257 in 2025.

Timipre Sylva (Credit: @NNPCGroup)
August 31, 2026

Police arrest 19-year-old for attempted robbery in Katsina

The police command in Katsina says it arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Kofar Sauri. The suspect, Aliyu Sani, was accused of robbery and impersonation.

Recovered toy pistol
August 31, 2026

Bandits kill six people in Sokoto

At least six people were killed and others injured in Gandi village of Rabah council area of Sokoto following a bandit attack on farmers.

Bandits
August 31, 2026

Gov Adeleke’s campaign hails Oyebamiji for accepting defeat

The Imole Campaign Council hailed APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, for accepting the election outcome and congratulating Mr Adeleke on his victory at the polls.

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
August 30, 2026

Tinubu reports xenophobic attacks against Africans in South Africa to AU

Mr Shettima stated that the president also called on African leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the safety, protection and dignity of African nationals.

August 30, 2026

Four suspected truck hijackers nabbed on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Mr Olayinka said Mr Issac during interrogation confessed to masterminding the hijacking of the truck from his master along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.