Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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August 19, 2026

Police nab two for Ogun armed robbery, recover three guns

The police command in Ogun has arrested two suspected armed robbers over their alleged involvement in carjacking and possessing illegal firearms.

police
August 19, 2026

Edo assembly dissolves standing committees, constitutes panel to probe ex-speaker

The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday dissolved all its standing committees and constituted an investigative panel to probe allegations levelled against the former speaker.

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
August 19, 2026

Gwarzo council sponsors 20 women for free midwifery training

Gwarzo council area in Kano has sponsored 20 women for free midwifery training.

Mani Tsoho and others
August 19, 2026

Kano govt urges residents to obtain permits before erecting buildings

KNUPDA has urged residents to obtain building permits before construction to prevent building collapse and protect lives and property.

Building collapse in Kano
August 19, 2026

Police nab suspected hoodlum, recover firearm in Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended a suspected hoodlum and recovered a locally made single-barrel gun in the process.

Timfon John
August 19, 2026

Buni lauds Tinubu’s commitment to peace, security in Lake Chad region

Governor Mai Mala Buni has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to sustainable peace, security and economic growth of the Lake Chad region.

Governor Mai Mala Buni
August 19, 2026

Navy strengthen maritime capability with new vessel in Delta

The Nigerian Navy strengthened its maritime security capability by inducting Security Support Vessel KALI 3 to better protect Nigeria’s maritime interests.

Security Support Vessel (SSV) KALI 3
August 19, 2026

Katsina govt, UNICEF revive 450 learning hubs for children

UNICEF focal person at the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Maijiadda Kai-Kai, disclosed this on Tuesday in Katsina.

Learning hub
August 19, 2026

NDLEA raids black spots, seize 1.28kg of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it dismantled three high-risk drug black spots in Kazaure council area.

NDLEA operatives
August 19, 2026

Niger govt unveils N100 million CEmONC equipment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

Niger government has inaugurated N100 million worth of CEmONC equipment at selected general hospitals across the state to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.

Niger hospital