Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

October 16, 2026

Kidnapped ‌‌couple, six-month-old baby regain freedom in Kaduna

A couple, Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna, have regained their freedom.

Police
October 16, 2026

Kano hosts International Poetry Festival to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage

The Poetic Wednesdays Initiative has organised an international poetry festival in Kano to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and promote indigenous languages.

October 16, 2026

Venezuela’s Maduro, wife plead not guilty to torture charge in U.S. court

Mr Maduro, who spoke through a translator, described the allegations as false.

October 16, 2026

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Mr Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees’ confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January.

President Bola Tinubu
October 16, 2026

Malnutrition cases rose by 18% in North-East Nigeria, says ICRC

The ICRC said admissions at six health centres and four hospitals increased from about 17,000 cases in 2025 to nearly 20,000 in 2026.

Malnourished northern kids
October 16, 2026

Kaduna ‌will vote Tinubu to sustain development projects: Gov. Sani

Mr Sani said projects in the state were made possible through Mr Tinubu’s efforts and collaboration.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
October 16, 2026

Pakistani PM pledges to modernise agriculture for stronger food security

The prime minister stressed that ensuring every citizen has access to safe, nutritious food remained a government priority.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
October 16, 2026

Nigerian ‌‍‍‌‌Army honours 22 SNCOs after 35 years of meritorious service

The commander of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Saka Jimoh, has honoured 22 senior non-commissioned officers for 35 years of meritorious service.

October 16, 2026

Teenager who travelled to UK to carry out assassination jailed for 20 years

The jury, after hearing the evidence gathered by the CTP investigation throughout the trial, found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder.

October 16, 2026

Zero-dose: Zamfara intensifies efforts to improve routine immunisation

The Zamfara government says it is taking all necessary measures to improve routine immunisation by ensuring that every eligible child receives life-saving vaccines.

Governor Dauda Lawal