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August 18, 2026

Troops capture alleged ISWAP terrorists, free kidnapped Cameroonian

Troops of Operation ‘HADIN KAI’ apprehended three suspected ISWAP terrorists, recovered weapons and rescued a Cameroonian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in Borno.

Troops
August 18, 2026

Terrorists kill 23 people in latest attack on Plateau community

Terrorists invaded the Bin-Per community in Plateau killing 23 people, including women and children.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
August 18, 2026

APC governors, chieftains in Osun on election day acted like bullies, undermining democracy: Jonathan

Mr Jonathan censured the national ruling party for attempting to bully and intimidate Osun voters on Saturday, warning them against becoming a menace to society.

APC governors in Osun and Former President Goodluck Jonathan
August 18, 2026

Nasarawa electoral commissioner dumps APC for SDP

Samuel Tsebe, a member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect.

Samuel Tsebe
August 18, 2026

Zero-dose Emergency: Nigerian mothers get N1,000 per shot incentive to immunise children with six-hour trek to clinic

An economic downturn and the high cost of care for families and newborns could force mothers to skip immunisation shots, especially on days when finances are tight.

Mother and child at the vaccination center
August 18, 2026

Kano: NDLEA says 80 residents nabbed during raids of illicit drug joints

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched ‘Operation Restore Order’ in Kano and arrested 80 suspects.

NDLEA's 'Operation Restore Order’ in Kano
August 18, 2026

Kano assembly seeks modernisation of Murtala library to boost reading culture

The Kano State House of Assembly has urged the state government to urgently undertake a total overhaul and facelift of the state-owned library.

Murtala library
August 18, 2026

APM wins Bauchi local govt elections

Some opposition parties boycotted the elections, alleging that the exercise contravened the 2026 Bauchi State Electoral Act.

APM members in Bauchi
August 18, 2026

Oyebamiji begs Adeleke, IGP Disu to stop post-election violent attacks on APC members

“I wish to alert the state government and security agents to the growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters,” Mr Oyebamiji said on Tuesday.

Oyebamiji, Disu, Adeleke
August 18, 2026

Former military dictator IBB ‘father of Abia state’, says Otti

Governor Alex Otti congratulated former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida on his 85th birthday, describing him as the ‘Father of Abia state’.

Governor Alex Otti congratulated former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida