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July 16, 2026

Three Ekiti residents in court over alleged assault, breach of peace

Mr Oriyomi alleged that the defendants engaged in a fight in a public place.

Court room
July 16, 2026

Two Anambra sisters arraigned for child labour

The sisters, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
July 16, 2026

Troops apprehend terrorists’ informants, logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops have apprehended suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, received the surrender of an ISWAP member and destroyed IEDs in the last 24 hours across Borno.

Troops
July 16, 2026

Museum unveils memorial sculpture to immortalise Onyeama N’Eke

The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, on Wednesday unveiled a memorial sculpture and a permanent exhibition gallery in honour of Onyeama N’Eke.

Onyeama N’Eke
July 16, 2026

Oyo Terrorists: Senate honours slain soldiers, teachers with N50 million donation

Senate president Godwill Akpabio, who gave the approval during the plenary on Wednesday, stated that each of the five bereaved families would receive N10 million.

Released Oyo hostages
July 16, 2026

Taraba: Task force raids illegal gold-mining site, arrests two

The Taraba Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force on Monday arrested two suspected illegal miners during a raid on a gold-mining site at Mayo Kam in Gantu village, Bali council area.

Governor of Taraba State, Kefas Agbu
July 16, 2026

Ahmad assumes office as commandant of Zaria army depot

Usman Ahmad on Tuesday assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, succeeding Ahmadu-Bello Mohammed at the premier military training institution.

Usman Ahmad on Tuesday assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, succeeding Ahmadu-Bello Mohammed
July 15, 2026

Delta content creator arrested after alleged rape victim dies by suicide

According to the victim, Mr Ogbonna initially demanded sex in exchange for financial help. 

Alleged rape victim
July 15, 2026

Police nab three over alleged kidnapping of herders in Osun, recover ransom

The police boss said all the suspects would be charged to court after the completion of investigations.

Police Officer
July 15, 2026

Two suspects arrested over alleged car theft in Bauchi

The suspects were arrested in an intelligence operation at Yelwa area on July 12, 2026 at 10: 30 p.m.

Police officer