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July 15, 2026

Terrorists kidnap Kogi principal, four students during NECO exam

Terrorists have kidnapped the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, and four students sitting the National Examinations Council examination on Tuesday.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
July 15, 2026

Hisbah arrests Zamfara woman for witchcraft

The Hisbah Commission in Zamfara arrested a woman, Khadija Abdullahi, accused of witchcraft practices in her residence in the Gadar Baga area of Gusau.

Hisbah
July 15, 2026

NiMet warns of flooding across Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather across the country from Wednesday to Friday.

Flood in cross river
July 15, 2026

Trader sentenced to prison for stealing trousers in hospital

A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old trader, Ahmed Abdullahi, to nine months in prison for stealing a shirt and trousers from a hospital.

Jos court
July 15, 2026

National parks chief hails Tinubu, Makinde for rescue of abducted Oyo students

Ibrahim Goni, the conservator-general of the National Park Service, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in the Oriire council area.

Released Oyo hostages
July 15, 2026

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom, apologises for Berom militia group comment

Mr Omotayo, who visited the paramount ruler tendered an apology for his recent comments on the Berom people.

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom
July 15, 2026

Police say three alleged vandals nabbed, multimillion-naira rail tracks recovered

The police command in Oyo state arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of railway tracks valued at N200 million.

police
July 15, 2026

Otti directs immediate implementation of NYSC allowances

Mr Otti gave the directive in his office on Tuesday while receiving the new NYSC coordinator, Yunusa Tanimu, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South council area.

Governor Alex Otti
July 15, 2026

Ibadan men nabbed for kidnapping five-year-old girl, demanding N10 million ransom

The suspects, Adegboye Seyi Sunday and Adegboye Elijah Adefemi, were nabbed in Ibadan by the police.

Ibadan men nabbed for kidnapping five-year-old girl
July 15, 2026

Oyo Terrorists: ASNAT hails Oriire schoolchildren’s military rescue operation

The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian military for rescuing abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.

Released Oyo hostages