…involving food and other supplies. For its actor-level analysis, SBM said it identified groups based on reports from individual incidents and attributed ransom payments to the group specifically identified as responsible. Where no particular group could be identified, the perpetrators were classified simply as “kidnapp…

…suffer as much as they are suffering at this time,” he said. Atiku, however, clarified that his position on subsidy would depend on the state of the economy when he assumed office. “Even if you are going to remove the fuel subsidy, you cannot do it at once. You must first improve the lives of the poor before you start…

…Otuekong Enoidem, in connection with the kidnapping and m8rder of a man identified as Koffi. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, August 28, 2026 said the suspect was arrested while allegedly attempting to collect N3 million ransom from the deceased's family. A…

…King Harald V of Norway, describing him as a dear cousin and close friendHarald V, who died at 89, was described as the oldest reigning king in Europe at the time of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the Second World War as he extended condolences to Queen SonjaPAY ATTENTI…

…different locations in Borgu Local Government Area and were suspected to have been carried out by Lakurawa and Boko Haram elements. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Nuhu said the government had not received any contact from the abductors. “No such (contact with the kidnappers) has happened. We have…

…rollout after Bayelsa State, as the government moves to increase access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and reduce reliance on traditional cooking fuels.

By Soni Daniel DAMATURU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has denied reports that some of its members and supporters have defected en masse to the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The state chairman of the AD…

…26, Pearson was also seen putting a different wet wipe into one child's mouth as they tried to spit out another, the affidavit said, according to KOCO-TV. Surveillance footage additionally caught her "slamming" one of the two children on a changing table when they went to "crawl away," the TV station reported per the a…

…capabilities,” Goni said. He added that search and rescue operations were being intensified until all abducted persons were located and rescued. The military high command commended the troops and the ONSA Tactical Team for their “gallantry, professionalism, resilience and seamless coordination,” saying the operation fu…

…2026. At the time, the Nigeria Customs Service said the reopening would be accompanied by measures to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities. Although some strategic border posts were gradually reopened, some land borders have remained restricted or under tight controls.

…has made this a free service and it’s free,” she said. She said the agency had intensified community-based registration to make it easier for residents to register, noting that LASRRA officials were visiting communities, schools and vaccination clinics instead of waiting for residents to visit its offices. According to…

…after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim was found guilty of trafficking cocaine into Saudi Arabia. His conviction and…

…is the heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, the security of the state is directly tied to the security of the nation. “Rivers State occupies a strategic position in the economic life of this nation. As the heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, our communities, our waterways, our industries and our infrastructure…

…banking and the economy.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to increase the domestic use of gas, reduce gas flaring and ensure that the country’s vast gas reserves translate into more affordable energy for Nigerians.The President said Nigeria’s natural resources wou…

…than discard what had already been accomplished. “Gratitude for the past must be accompanied by responsibility for the future,” he said. Oborevwori said his administration’s goal was to build a state that would be more peaceful, prosperous, secure, inclusive and competitive. He listed infrastructure, education, healthc…

…Modele Sarafa-Yusuf announced her APC resignation on Thursday, August 27, via her verified Facebook pageSarafa-Yusuf said her departure followed a period of travel, family time, and personal reflection on her political pathThe former aspirant stressed she was not leaving public service but taking the next step in her j…

…not the same thing as proving money reached them,” he said. The former vice president tied the disputed arithmetic to what he described as a shifting household count. According to the statement, the Presidency officially declared on July 16, 2026, that expanded cash transfers had reached 15 million vulnerable household…

…programmes, while creating safe alternatives for vulnerable families. Sanni also identified child abduction, particularly from schools and conflict-affected communities, as one of the greatest threats facing children in Nigeria. “A school should be a place of learning and protection, not a place where children fear bei…

…on their welfare and well-being. They said not less than 25 of their colleagues have died because of not having the wherewithal to take care of their health. They have therefore called on President Bola Tinubu, the national and state leadership of the ruling party and its governorship candidate for Ogun State, Sen Solo…

…before the task team is therefore clear. To ensure that the approved methodology is applied consistently, that evidence is properly considered, that professional judgment is exercised objectively and that the integrity of this process is protected,” Arabi said. He urged members of the task team to approach the assignme…

…Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) 2027 presidential candidate, has identified agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy as the five sectors with the greatest potential to put millions of Nigerians to work.Adebayo shared the position on social media, framing job creation as the central…

…from Yan’Karfe Motor Park in Sabon Gari, Zaria.According to him, the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Kenneth, a native of Delta State, was arrested on August 25 after he was spotted behaving suspiciously while struggling with a sack containing potatoes. He said operatives of the Sabon Gari Division responded swiftly…

…briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was accompanied by his counterpart in the Ministry of Information, Hon Aniekan Umana, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, described the law as one of the most audacious introductions in the health sector in the state. He s…

…police. Mathe said Mohajane was the subject of an intensive manhunt after he was identified as the alleged perpetrator in the m8rders of his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and Esther's boyfriend, Tshepo Molekwa. "The three victims were allegedly hacked to d3ath with a spade at a house in Moeka V…

…illness The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness. Ugboaja, who was the fifth General Secretary of the NLC, reportedly died on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy at the time of filing the report. Van…