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May 20, 2026

Police raid criminal hideouts in Kwara, nab five suspected cultists

Police command in Kwara has arrested five suspected cult members following a major intelligence-driven operation by the Violent Crimes Response Unit.

Armed cops
May 20, 2026

Mass Abduction of Schoolchildren: Ogun police intensify security operations

The police command in Ogun says it has intensified security operations to prevent kidnapping and other related violent crimes across the state.

Armed Cops
May 20, 2026

Gov Bago cautions APC flag bearers, urges unity, reconciliation in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago has cautioned candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate not to assume they have won the main elections.

Gov. Umaru Bago
May 20, 2026

Sokoto: CADI, UNFPA train district heads to tackle GBV, boost health access

CADI, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, has trained 87 district heads in Sokoto State on addressing harmful social norms.

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May 20, 2026

Primaries: APC confirms three incumbent senators as Zamfara flag bearers

The All Progressives Congress has declared Senators Abdulaziz Yari, Ikra Bilbis, and Sahabi Ya’u as winners of the senatorial primary elections in Zamfara.

Senators Abdulaziz Yari, Ikra Bilbis, and Sahabi Ya’u
May 20, 2026

Police vow to dismantle criminal syndicates in Kogi

The police chief stated that illicit drug trafficking remained a major driver of violent crimes in society.

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May 20, 2026

Airstrike eliminated terrorists in Tumbuns, Chikide: NAF

The Nigerian Air Force says it killed several terrorists in Bukar Meram in the Southern Tumbuns and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains.

NAF'S FIGHTER JETS
May 20, 2026

All 1,600 Lagos pilgrims now in Mecca, says board secretary

AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin says all 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos have been transported to Mecca.

NIGERIANS IN MECCA
May 20, 2026

Bauchi man arrested for selling fake civil service employment letters to applicants: Police

“Five fake temporary offers of appointment were recovered from the suspect,” the police officer said.

Armed cops in Kaduna
May 20, 2026

APC announces winners of Reps, Senate primaries in Plateau

The All Progressives Congress has announced winners of its primaries for Senate and House of Representatives seats in Plateau.

APC supporters in Jos