Saturday, August 22, 2026

States

August 3, 2026

Navy dismantles militants’ hideout in Cross River’s coastal community

The navy said militants used the hideout to terrorise coastal communities in the state.

Navy dismantles militants' hideout in Cross River’s coastal community
August 3, 2026

Kano senator Rufai Hanga dumps NDC, cites Kwankwaso’s sabotage 

Mr Hanga said his resignation takes immediate effect from Monday, August 3, 2026.

Senator Rufai Hanga
August 3, 2026

FG assesses flooded Benin-Sagamu Expressway

The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flooded sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway after torrential rainfall disrupted movement on parts of the highway.

Flooded Benin-Sagamu Expressway
August 3, 2026

Soldiers exhume remains of slain Imo community leader from grave

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade uncovered the shallow grave and exhumed the remains of a late community member, Ibe Anyadu, allegedly murdered in Imo.

Exhumed body of late community member, Ibe Anyadu
August 3, 2026

Abducted Kebbi high court judge regains freedom

The police confirmed the release of Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, who was abducted from his residence in the Bunza council area.

Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza
August 3, 2026

Hisbah’s mass wedding begins Monday in Kano

The mass wedding programme is scheduled to commence on Monday (today) and conclude on August 9.

Mass wedding in Kano
August 2, 2026

Presidential aide hails Tinubu’s road projects in South-East, urges re-election 

The presidential aide also praised Mr Umahi for closely supervising federal road projects and ensuring their timely execution nationwide.

Chioma Nweze and Bola Tinubu.
August 2, 2026

Security agents intensify efforts to rescue Enugu church worshippers

Some witnesses said that the gunmen stormed the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, Affa, around 8.30 a.m. and abducted a seminarian, the catechist and two other members of the church.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
August 2, 2026

Troops foil attack on Zamfara military base as terrorists kill soldier, cop

Mr Osoba said that the successful defence of the base resulted in heavy casualties for the attackers.

Troops
August 2, 2026

Navy disrupts Rivers’ illegal refining site, recovers 61,000 litres of petroleum products

Mr Folorunsho stated, “The sum of illegally refined products recovered brings the total volume of recovered petroleum products to 61,000 litres.”