Many tourists feared dead as helicopter crashes in Kenya
A helicopter crash in Kenya’s northern Samburu county has left no survivors — with several tourists reportedly on board when it nosedived. The crash happened at Lolokwe Mountain at…
Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military
Iran’s armed forces on Wednesday warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations. “We wish to warn that any…
Wike orders demolition of houses built on waterways after FCT flooding
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of houses built on designated water channels in Abuja, warning that structures obstructing waterways will be removed. Wike gave…
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- Insecurity
- August 18, 2026
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Over 20 People Feared Killed In Attack On Plateau Community
Over twenty people, including women and children, are feared killed, with others still missing, in an attack on Amper, in the BWI district of the Mangu Local Government Area…
Cement cheaper in Kenya, Togo than Nigeria — FCCPC probe
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite…
Wike: I’d have helped Tinubu win Osun if he wanted — Adeleke could do nothing
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Osun governorship election…
US lifts 12-year restriction on vessels calling at Nigerian ports
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted a 12-year condition of entry (CoE) imposed on vessels calling at designated Nigerian ports before proceeding to the US. In a…
NDLEA seizes 184kg of cocaine from Lagos courier firm, arrests socialite KC Luxury
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have seized 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine from a courier company. The agency described the operation as its largest seizure…
Gunmen kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday night attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians. The Chairman of Hong…
Idiaye Emerges Edo Assembly Speaker As Agbebaku Resigns
The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye, the lawmaker representing Akoko Edo Constituency I, as its speaker. Idiaye’s emergence followed the resignation of the former…
Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Valentine Chimaobi Nwajiagu, was allegedly attacked on Sunday by a member of the Knights of St. John International, Sir Iyke Nwatakwocha, at St. Anthony…
Woman arrested for stealing newborn in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state and presenting the…
Frozen Account: I’ve Instructed My Attorney General To Drop Suit Against EFCC — Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke had raised an alarm and subsequently sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the agency froze the state’s main bank account. Re-elected…
- Insecurity
- August 17, 2026
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Gunmen kill residents in attack on Benue communities
Gunmen invaded communities in Ukum LGA of Benue early Sunday morning, killing several residents and injuring others. The attack was said to have happened in Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina,…
INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun gov poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared elected, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas in the governorship election held across the state on…
