At least 46 bodies have been recovered while 15 passengers were rescued alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, repo…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that military retirees will benefit from consequential increases in their pensions whenever the salaries and emoluments of serving personnel are adjusted. Oluyede gave the assurance in Yola, Adamawa State capital, during an interactive engagement with milita…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following a gunmen’s attack that killed 25 people and injured several others. The attack occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor visiting the community on Thursday to commiserate with…

Google has launched a new initiative offering eligible students in Nigerian higher institutions free access to Google AI Plus for 12 months ahead of the new academic session. As reported by The Nation on Thursday, the offer, known as the Gemini Student Offer, is valued at ₦92,400 per student and is available to individ…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on investors and businesses operating in the state to partner with the government in driving development, assuring them of an enabling environment to thrive. Okpebholo made the call on Thursday through his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini solar power…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that a precursor chemical used in the production of fentanyl was discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States…

The International Press Institute has raised the alarm over the growing use of cybercrime laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of th…

The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement …

Tennessee pastor sentenced to life in prison for r@ping 5-year-old girl, while wife is convicted of helping him A Tennessee pastor has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of r@ping a 5-year-old girl, while his wife was also found guilty of helping facilitate the ab¥se. Benjamin Garlick…

Nigerian woman reveals she called off her engagement after fiance 'jokingly' said he was doing her a favour by marrying her A Nigerian woman, Anna Victoria James, has revealed that she called off her engagement after her ex-fiance 'jokingly' said he was doing her a favour by marrying her. She disclosed this on Wednesda…

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — A coalition of opposition political parties, ethnic youth organisations and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain …

A number of people have taken to the Benin-Agbor Bypass to protest the deplorable condition of the road and call for urgent repairs. In a video shared by TheBeninBlogger on Thursday, a crowd was seen protesting along the muddy and congested road, as trucks and cars struggled to navigate the route. In one of the videos,…

The Katsina State Police Command on Thursday warned politicians and other individuals sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections that they would be identified, investigated and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be…

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria will on Friday commence its 2026 Annual National Conference in Umuahia, Abia State, with more than 600 participants expected to attend. The conference, themed “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges,” will bring together women…

The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has warned youths against allowing politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political thuggery and cybercrime. Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday at an event organised by the Bauchi State Police Command to commemorate the 2026 International Youth…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, has assured investors and other stakeholders of the board’s commitment to meeting the company’s financial obligations. Yari gave the assurance in a statement on the company’s outstanding bond obligations, saying the board rem…

A former Zambian minister was killed during a security raid on a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police have confirmed. Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally wounded during what authorities described as an exchange of fire between law enforcement officers and unknown individuals in Lusaka on Friday, a day a…

The Department of State Services has arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Service and using a fake firearm to extort commuters and motorists in Abuja. Maiye was arrested late Wednesday by DSS operatives at his hideout around NITEL Junction, along Adetokunbo Ademola W…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered AK-47 rifles, other weapons and ammunition during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, operating under Sector 8 of Operation ENDURING PEACE as part of Operation HARD KNOCK, launched the operation following credible intelligence of a planned…

A Nigerian national has died after he was detained and questioned by Railway Protection Force officials at Surat Railway Station in India, with the Government Railway Police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to …

A non-denominational pressure group, the Christian Conscience, has implored politicians to maintain issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it cautioned them against ethnic and religious sentiments. The group noted that campaigns should address matters that affect national development, rather than…

The Ogun State Police Command has reactivated Operation VELVET across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas as part of intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations, improve road safety and ensure the free flow of vehicular movement on major highways. The operation, directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Ola…

…Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records tied to allegations of drug traff1cking against him.Tinubu's lawyer, Christopher Carmichael, filed a notice of joinder at the US District Court, aligning the Nigerian president with the Department of Justice's request for a 10-day extension. Tinubu's 10-day exten…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas, describing the intervention as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and strengthen food security. The ceremony was held in…

Candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. Meanwhile, the Federal Government says it has spent N30.64tn to cushion the effects of its economic reforms since June 2023, while a ve…