Saturday, October 24, 2026

States

September 18, 2026

Troops foil terrorist attacks, recover weapons in Borno

Mohammed Goni, acting military information officer for Operation Hadin Kai, said four terrorists were killed while some troops sustained injuries.

Troops
September 18, 2026

NANS demands investigation into alleged killing of Niger varsity student by military

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemned the killing of Ismail Ishaq Magaji, a final-year student of IBBU in Niger State.

Ismail Ishaq Magaji
September 18, 2026

Oriire Abduction: Witness confirms identity of two slain teachers

The judge adjourned the matter until October 12 and October 13 for continuation of the trial.

Michael Oyedokun and Deacon John Olaleye
September 18, 2026

Insecurity: NBTE certifies 10 hunters to boost security operations in Kaduna

The NBTE executive secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, said the certification and additional training would improve the hunters’ effectiveness in combating banditry and other crimes.

NBTE certifies 10 hunters
September 18, 2026

Tinubu’s Campaign: Bayelsa APC chair dismisses Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

The All Progressives Congress chairman in Bayelsa, Warman Ogoriba, has dismissed the Rainbow Coalition as irrelevant.

Tinubu campaigning
September 18, 2026

Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew in Minna over 37 illegal miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has declared a 24-hour curfew in Minna, following an uproar over the deaths of 37 illegal miners in NSCDC custody.

September 18, 2026

Navy lauds conviction of nine crude oil thieves in Akwa Ibom

Naval spokesperson Captain Abiodun Folorunsho described the verdict as a significant step in the sustained fight against economic sabotage.

Nigerian Navy
September 18, 2026

Customs ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‌⁠‌hands over 3,893 parcels of seized cannabis to NDLEA

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service handed over seized parcels of cannabis sativa to the NDLEA.

September 18, 2026

CR-SEMA, NEMA assess UniCross drainage channels over flooding

CR-SEMA, in collaboration with NEMA, has begun assessing drainage channels at the University of Cross River on Friday.

Flood: Jigawa
September 18, 2026

Adamawa police arrest two suspects over theft of N3 million irrigation pipes

The command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, said the pipes were stolen from the farm of the late Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, located in the Gayewa area of Yola South LGA.