Friday, June 26, 2026

Yunusa Umar

June 13, 2026

Police rescue three abducted travellers in Zamfara

He said the victims were rescued unharmed.

Rescued victims
June 13, 2026

DHQ confirms death of abducted retired major-general in captivity

“Every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return. This sad loss further strengthens the resolve of the AFN,” he said.

Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar
June 13, 2026

Gunmen kill two, set houses ablaze in Niger community attack

“Almost all the houses in the village were set on fire. So far, we have recovered two bodies killed by the gunmen,” he said.

Gunmen
June 13, 2026

Abducted retired major-general dies in bandits’ den 

The commissioner described the late general’s abduction and subsequent death as a monumental loss.

Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar
June 13, 2026

I will negotiate with agitators if I become president: Obi

Mr Obi noted that as a politician, he has been called different names by critics.

Peter Obi
June 12, 2026

Troops arrest five suspected kidnappers, seize weapons in Borno raid

Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to kidnapping and other criminal activities in parts of the state.

five suspected kidnappers
June 12, 2026

Niger residents decry June 12 Democracy Day amid hunger, hardship, homelessness

For Victoria Joshua, June 12 began like any other day in the IDPs in Niger state. The mother of three joined dozens of other displaced persons in search of food and water.

Victoria Joshua, Bala and Erena IDP
June 10, 2026

Kogi school VP, two other killed as security agents foil mass abduction of WASSCE candidates

Mr Fanwo stated that the state government extended its condolences to the families of the victims.

Gunmen and Troops
June 10, 2026

UK police continue manhunt for prison escapee Temitope Segun

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black trainers and has links across south London.

Temitope Segun
June 10, 2026

Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal

The Russia-owned nuclear group signed a roadmap with Rwanda to establish Russian-Rwanda cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali