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May 4, 2026

Delta businessman weeps as thieves cart away goods in fresh robbery

A yet-to-be-identified business owner burst into tears after armed robbers stormed his shop in Asaba, Delta and carted away several electronic devices, including phones.

Armed robbers stormed his shop in Asaba
May 4, 2026

Windstorm damages several houses in Niger

Several houses and properties were reportedly destroyed by a windstorm following heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger.

windstorm affected several houses
May 4, 2026

Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Katsina

The police commissioner in Katsina, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia.

Armed cops
May 3, 2026

Bandits kill 11  Katsina villagers in retaliatory attack

The Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday.

Gunmen
May 3, 2026

Kano to establish institute on water, sanitation, health

The commissioner said the proposed institute when established would be the first of its kind in the country.

Kano State
May 3, 2026

Benue APC leaders close ranks, back Gov. Alia’s re-election

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door deliberations on Sunday.

SGF George Akume and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia.
May 3, 2026

Plateau governor urges Christians to tackle drug addiction among youths

Mr Mutfwang expressed worry over the increasing societal ills such as child trafficking and drug addiction in the state.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
May 3, 2026

Three people killed in Lagos-Ibadan road crash  

Mr Afolabi attributed the cause of the crash to speeding and a burst tyre.

GRIDLOCK ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
May 3, 2026

Police hunt abductors of 60-year-old Ibadan building materials trader

Mr Olayinka said the victim was whisked away by four masked gunmen in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.

Armed policemen.