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Troops have killed 36 terrorists and rescued 50 abductees in operations across the country. Additionally, 18 kidnap victims were rescued in Katsina State, and a seven-year-old boy who had been abducted in Kaduna State was also freed. Several suspected terrorists and their collaborators were arrested during the operations. The military ...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on its personnel in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance their professionalism and public trust. The directive aims to improve the corps' effectiveness and reputation. The NSCDC emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in their duties.
The Nigerian Army and Police have refuted reports of a massacre in Sokoto State, stating that no such attack with the alleged casualties occurred. They also noted that there is no record of a community known as "Garin Gobir Gindin" in the state. The security authorities described the claim as ...
The Nigerian Army and the Sokoto State Police Command have dismissed a viral social media report claiming that 111 people were killed in an alleged attack in Sokoto State. The report, published by a Facebook page on October 5, 2026, alleged that armed men attacked a community called Garin Gobir ...
Three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State, were abducted on Thursday by armed men while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises. The abducted staff were among seven workers, including poultry farm workers, kidnapped in Oyo State over four days ...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has visited 107 Air Maritime Group (AMG), Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Benin City, the home unit of the ill-fated NAF ATR 42 aircraft, where he met with personnel and reassured the families of those affected by the ...
US President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to join Saudi strikes against Iran-backed Houthis after an attack on Riyadh's international airport. Trump told reporters at the White House that the US may join and will make a decision quickly. The attack on the airport prompted the consideration ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will deepen the implementation of the Nutrition 774 Initiative with lessons from Ethiopia's experience in tackling malnutrition and strengthening food systems. He spoke after leading Nigeria's delegation to a three-day Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange in Addis Ababa and Oromia. The knowledge gained will be ...
The Abia State Government is engaging traditional rulers, Presidents-General, and other community leaders to provide accommodation for the newly recruited 4,075 teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach areas. The government is also offering a N30,000 incentive to teachers who accept postings to these areas. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary ...
The Defence Headquarters announced that military troops killed 36 terrorists and rescued 50 abductees during operations across the country from 2 to 8 October. Several suspects and collaborators were also arrested. The operations were part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insecurity. The DHQ described the successes as part ...
Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has been named a recipient of the Public Health Innovation Award. The award recognizes her efforts in promoting healthy living in the state. The announcement highlights her contributions to public health initiatives. Further details about the award and ceremony were not provided.
An explosion occurred at Riyadh's international airport in Saudi Arabia, resulting in several people being wounded. The blast led to evacuations and flight cancellations by major airlines. The incident caused disruption to air travel in the region. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the explosion.
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 31 dugout pits containing about 62,050 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. The discovery was made at two suspected illegal refining sites. The Navy said the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to combat oil theft ...
The Ondo State government and police have commenced investigations into a recurring offensive odour in Akure, the state capital. Reports indicate that the emission occurs in the early hours of the morning when residents are asleep. Residents have complained of choking under the smell. Authorities are working to identify the ...
A Nigerian woman has criticised citizens celebrating following the Federal Government's announcement of a 30-day fuel discount. She expressed displeasure over the reactions of Nigerians to the development. The woman suggested that the temporary reduction is not a lasting solution.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI) in Ebonyi State has launched a tree-planting initiative. The union said the exercise is aimed at combating climate change. The event is part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, with a new leader who would agree to end the war. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had told Zelensky to "do what you want" against Russia but to "don't hit ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the health dangers associated with toxic pesticide residues in beans. The agency raised the alarm in a statement. It advised consumers to take precautions and ensure proper processing of beans before consumption.
The President General of the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF), Legborsi Yamaabana, has urged the Rivers State Government to extend its flood relief programme to Nyokhana and other flood-affected communities across Ogoniland. Yamaabana, who is also the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Khana Constituency II in the 2027 Rivers State ...
The FCT Commissioner of Police has urged Sunday Igboho's security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, to collaborate with agencies before carrying out activities. The call was made to ensure proper coordination and adherence to security protocols.
Abejide commissioned the Okeaga road in Yagba West, advancing rural development in the area. At the event, it was stated that the gathering went beyond the commissioning of a road and was a celebration of vision translated into reality. The commissioning is part of efforts to improve rural infrastructure.
The Federal Government has acknowledged Fitch Ratings' decision on October 9, 2026, to revise the Outlook on Nigeria's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to positive. The government noted the rating action. The revision reflects a change in the outlook for Nigeria's ratings.
A man sustained serious injuries after he entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire, England. Police confirmed the incident, which occurred at the wildlife park. The man was treated for his injuries, though further details about his condition were not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding how ...
Yemen's Houthis attacked Riyadh's international airport with a missile on Saturday, according to a diplomatic source who spoke to AFP. Dozens of people were reported wounded, and a witness described panic in the terminal. A hospital source said five people were in intensive care and that dozens were injured in ...
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered weapons. The arrests followed recent cult-related violence in the state that resulted in the deaths of four people. The police operation is part of efforts to curb cultism and related criminal activities in Bayelsa. Further details were published ...
The Nigerian military has clarified misconceptions surrounding the implementation of newly approved pension rates. The Military Pensions Board (MPB) provided the clarifications during a consultative meeting with representatives of military veterans' associations in Abuja. The engagement allowed the Board to explain the implementation process and address concerns. The representatives expressed ...
Stakeholders in Benue State decried the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure, blaming it for prolonged power outages and poor electricity supply. They spoke at a Customer Consultative Forum organized by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc in Makurdi as part of the 2026 Customer Service Week. The Och'Idoma, Dr Elaigwu ...
The Cross River State Government has shut down 20 unapproved schools in four local government areas as part of efforts to enforce compliance with education regulations. The closure is part of the state's drive to ensure schools meet required standards. Further details on the affected schools and locations were not ...
Some supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State have been involved in a road accident while travelling to a mega rally for President Bola Tinubu in Nasarawa State. The crash occurred as the supporters were en route to the event. The number of casualties was not immediately stated ...
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, the deployment is ...
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights issued a statement on the occasion of World Day Against the Death Penalty, observed under the theme 'Humanising People Affected by the Death Penalty.' The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of the right to life, human dignity, and fair trial ...
The Federal Government has commenced full implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), under the Kampala agenda 2026-2035. The government is rallying states to implement the policy on food security. The move is aimed at advancing agricultural development across the country.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police has called on traditional rulers and youth leaders to collaborate with the police to curb cult-related violence in the state. The appeal was directed at community leaders as part of efforts to improve security. The police command is seeking stronger partnership with local stakeholders ...
A new report indicates that universities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students. The report attributes this to a surge in visa refusals and stricter immigration rules. The development affects Nigerian students who had received offers to study in the UK.
A Nigerian national who worked on a Democratic congressional campaign in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The US Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in a statement issued on October 7, 2026. According to the department, Igbojekwe was ...
Police in Cross River State have arrested 17 Cameroonians and four suspected kidnappers. Operatives also rescued an 11-year-old boy who had allegedly been abducted and found tied up in a suspect’s room with head injuries.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to give people with mental health conditions a meaningful role in shaping policies and services. The call was made as Nigeria joins the world to mark World Mental Health Day 2026. The WHO noted that people with lived experience are often ...
A Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe, who was working for a US congressional campaign, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The arrest followed his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge. The report was published by Punch Nigeria.
An analysis by the Pew Research Center has ranked Nigeria as the sixth-largest recipient of United States foreign assistance in the 2025 fiscal year, with approximately $728.8 million disbursed. Ukraine topped the list with nearly $6.7 billion, followed by Israel with $3.31 billion and Jordan with $1.65 billion. Ethiopia and ...
A 35-year-old Vehicle Inspection Officer, Adediji Sesan, was crushed to death by a vehicle on Hospital Road in Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. opposite Mega Primary School when the officer flagged down a driver for a routine inspection. According to the Ondo State Police Command ...
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspects in connection with cult-related violence, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms in Yenagoa and surrounding areas. The arrests were made during intelligence-driven operations and visibility patrols conducted between September 23 and October 8, 2026, in flashpoints including Igbogene, Onopa, Ovom ...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has set a target of achieving 3,000 megawatts of electricity supply for the state by March 2027. He stated that meeting this goal will require coordinated improvements across the entire electricity value chain. This includes power generation, transmission, distribution, gas supply, and metering. The governor ...
The Benue State government has declared its readiness to implement state police, citing existing community-based security structures. Chief Joseph Har, Special Adviser to Governor Hyacinth Alia on Internal Security, made this known at a stakeholders' colloquium on state police in Makurdi. He said a public safety framework and training manuals ...
The Cross River State Government has shut down at least 58 unapproved schools in Calabar South, Calabar Municipality, Odukpani, and Yakurr Local Government Areas. Commissioner for Education Prof. Stephen Odey announced the closure on Saturday in Calabar, stating that the Ministry's Department of Quality Assurance has intensified its crackdown on ...
The Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, commended the Ekiti State Government for establishing six technical colleges across the state, calling it a strategic investment in equipping young people with practical skills for the future economy. He stressed that the initiative would require sustained investment in infrastructure, modern ...
Denmark permits visa-free entry for citizens of nine countries if they hold qualifying biometric passports, according to the Danish Immigration Service's official visa guidance. The countries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine. This exemption is part of Denmark's existing immigration rules, not ...
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced a ₦50 million reward for schoolgirl Davina Ogheneovo after her speech at the commissioning of a model technical college in Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area. The governor made the announcement after listening to the student's address, in which she emphasized the importance of ...
The Bauchi State Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), CC Caleb Luka, has appealed to drivers, particularly commercial vehicle drivers on the Bauchi-Jos highway, to avoid over speeding to prevent crashes. He made the appeal while speaking with journalists at the 2026 International Customers' Week celebration held ...
Universities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international applicants, including Nigerians and Pakistanis, amid fears that rising student visa refusals could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. According to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of study visa ...
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on religious leaders across the state to intensify efforts to promote unity and peace. The governor made the call as part of efforts to foster stronger collaboration between the government and religious leaders. The report was published by Tribune Online.
Ejike Nnam, a phone snatcher in Enugu, has been jailed. Additionally, Ndukwe revealed that a 29-year-old man, Richard Chukwuma, was arrested at a popular supermarket in Enugu on suspicion of stealing a bottle of Jameson Green Whisky valued at ₦30,150.
Two individuals shot a man in the face and fled the scene. After the shooting, the pair fled in their vehicle, but Parks lost control and crashed into a lamppost about 100 metres from the scene. They abandoned the car and escaped on foot. They now face 55 years in ...
The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the promotion of 1,768 duly qualified members of staff of the state judiciary. The approval was announced in a report by Tribune Online.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the Nigerian Army of his administration's continued support in ensuring adequate security for oil and gas facilities and other critical national assets located in the state. Governor Fubara gave the assurance while receiving the new Commander, 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3, Joint ...
The Cross River State government has shut down 58 unapproved schools in a statewide crackdown. The commissioner emphasized that the government will not compromise minimum standards for establishing and managing schools. The closure is part of efforts to enforce regulations in the education sector.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Disu, paid a condolence visit to the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) following a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash. The IGP conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to the leadership, officers, and men of the Nigerian Air Force. The visit was reported ...
Police have foiled a plot to kidnap an Abuja-based prophetess and arrested four suspects. The suspects were paraded by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) as part of recent operations targeting kidnapping. The report was published by Tribune Online.
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for an independent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Sowore visited the crash site to demand a thorough probe. The crash involved a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. The call for an independent investigation comes amid concerns about ...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that banned pesticides remain in circulation despite a phase-out. The agency did not provide further details in the summary.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the owner of a warehouse in Taraba State and three other individuals. The arrests are connected to the alleged diversion of relief materials donated by the Saudi Arabian Centre. The items were reportedly taken to a private warehouse, which prompted the DSS ...
Yahya Saidu, the chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, has died in a hospital. His death occurred less than three months after he was sworn into office. Further details about the circumstances of his death were not provided.
Police have launched a manhunt for terrorists and kidnappers following fresh attacks. In one incident, a suspected bandit attack on Bardoki Village in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the death of one person identified as Marka Muhammad and left two others injured. The attacks prompted the ...
A power outage at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja on Saturday morning disrupted services, leaving patients waiting in darkness. A correspondent who visited at about 9:30am observed patients seated in waiting areas without normal lighting. The outage affected activities at the public health facility, and patients seeking medical attention were ...
The Kwara State Government is set to phase out paper-based records in its hospitals by introducing an electronic medical records system. The move aims to improve patient care and modernise record-keeping in state-owned health facilities.
Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was shot dead on Friday in Oaxaca state, Mexico, according to the human rights NGO Article 19. He was the owner of a news website, Pinotepa Comunica, and was also a taxi driver. An armed group opened fire on him and two other men, and he ...
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to its homeport in San Diego this week after a 321-day deployment, which included 286 consecutive days at sea without a port call. The deployment was extended by Operation Epic Fury, which began at the end of February and marked the start of the Iran ...
Military medical officials said that as US forces entered the war with Iran, they lacked the same level of medical support they saw during the Global War on Terror. A US service member deployed aboard a ship in the Middle East suffered severe injuries in an equipment accident in March ...
The Anglican Bishop James Odedeji expressed gratitude for the release of kidnapped corps members. He called on the government to enhance security measures across Nigeria. The bishop's statement highlights ongoing concerns about safety in the country.
Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a 45-year-old freight transportation businessman, won the mayoral election in Queropalca, a district in Peru's central Huanuco region. According to the National Office of Electoral Processes, he received 229 votes out of 663 total votes cast on October 4, defeating his closest rival, far-right candidate Gaspar ...
The twenty prospective corps members who were abducted in Imo State have been released. Following their release, they have reportedly been given the option to choose any of the six South-West states for their National Youth Service Corps postings. The abduction and subsequent release have not been officially confirmed by ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike at three Lagos State-owned universities: LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH. Lecturers have been directed to resume work immediately. The suspension ends a period of industrial action that disrupted academic activities.
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat has donated medical equipment and essential items to the Adult Cancer Hospital at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The donation includes 10 blood pressure machines, 15 pulse oximeters, 15 thermometers, 20 bedside chairs, 10 cardiac tables, and five medicine cupboards ...
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has announced the winners of its competition for the Best Artistic Work and the Best Research Paper on the Death Penalty. The competition was part of the commemoration of the World Day against the Death Penalty. Sara TIMB won the Best Artistic ...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reported that most maternal deaths in Nigeria are linked to preventable conditions. For every woman who dies in childbirth, 20 to 30 others suffer from related complications. The agency's findings highlight the urgent need for improved maternal healthcare.
US Vice-President JD Vance has expressed doubts about the planned livestream of the execution of former US Army major Nidal Hasan. Vance stated he would not watch the broadcast if it proceeds. The scheduled firing squad execution is set for December 3.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has spoken about civilian passengers and casualty figures in the Ondo crash. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the NAF remains actively engaged with the bereaved families, providing appropriate support as they navigate this painful period. The crash involved a NAF ATR 42 aircraft. The NAF ...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has further clarified reports concerning the number of persons on board its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed on Monday at Igbokoda, Ondo State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said official records confirmed that 25 persons were ...