Niger State Authorities Threaten Prosecution for Illegal Mining
Niger State officials have vowed to arrest and prosecute any individual or group engaging in unauthorized mining operations within the state.
August 2, 2026
Thirteen killed in Gaza air raids following Hamas disarmament agreement
At least 13 people have died in Israeli strikes on Gaza shortly after Hamas committed to a US-brokered disarmament plan.
August 2, 2026
Lagos Police Investigate Viral Footage of Assault on Gold Merchant
Lagos authorities are investigating allegations that police officers assaulted a gold seller in Festac after a viral video exposed the incident.
August 2, 2026
Emma Finucane Makes Commonwealth Games History with Four Gold Medals
Emma Finucane has become the first cyclist to win four track gold medals at one Commonwealth Games, making her the most decorated Welsh female athlete in the event's history.
August 2, 2026
Nigerian Army Reports Militants Surrendering Weapons Under Military Pressure in Southeast
Militants in the Nigerian Southeast have surrendered arms following sustained military operations and intelligence-led raids by the 82 Division and Operation UDO KA.
August 2, 2026
Isaac Fayose Criticizes President Tinubu Amidst Food Scarcity Seen at Peller and Jarvis Wedding
Prince Isaac Fayose claims the presence of numerous hungry street individuals at the wedding of Peller and Jarvis highlights the failure of President Tinubu’s economic policies.
August 2, 2026
Chris Emejuru Urges President Tinubu to Revisit Harsh Economic Reforms
ADP chieftain Chris Emejuru claims President Tinubu’s current economic policies are causing widespread suffering and calls for a more managed approach to fiscal reform.
August 2, 2026
NDC Welcomes APC Defectors to Kano fold via Kwankwaso
Rabi’u Kwankwaso welcomed new members from the APC into the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano, shortly after the release of his credentials for the 2027 election.
August 2, 2026
Bwacha Promises Taraba Victory for Tinubu in 2027 Presidential Race
PDP governorship candidate Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has vowed to deliver Taraba State for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing the President's performance on security and economic reforms.
August 2, 2026
Four people detained following hate-motivated assault on ship crew
Three men and a woman have been arrested after three Filipino cargo ship crew members were assaulted in Avonmouth in a suspected hate crime.
August 2, 2026