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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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August 25, 2026

Niger stakeholders demand roads, schools, hospitals in 2027 budget

Stakeholders in Niger have identified road, school, and healthcare facility rehabilitation and construction as priorities for the 2027 budget.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago
August 25, 2026

Jigawa: Police begin special operation to enforce traffic laws

The police command in Jigawa has commenced a special operation, codenamed ‘Operation Velvet’, to enforce road traffic laws

Police
August 25, 2026

Police rescue three abducted victims, recover firearms in Enugu

The police command in Enugu rescued three abducted victims and recovered two firearms and ammunition in the Enugu metropolis.

Armed cops
August 25, 2026

Police rescue pregnant women, children in Ogun illegal ‘baby factory’

A statement on Tuesday by Oluborode Opeyemi, the command’s spokesperson, said the operation led to the arrest of six suspects while raiding the illegal baby factory.

illegal baby factory in Abaren village, Mowe
August 25, 2026

Commissioner charges Sokoto MDAs on realistic, transformative 2027 budgeting process

Sokoto’s commissioner for budget and economic planning charged MDAs to ensure a realistic, transformative 2027 budgeting process.

Bashir Achida
August 25, 2026

EU empowers ‌Katsina officials to lead effective peacebuilding efforts

Mercy Corps has strengthened Katsina government officials’ capacity to lead effective, inclusive, and results-oriented action planning for peacebuilding and development.

Dikko Radda
August 25, 2026

150 terrorist commanders, others surrendered: Nigerian Army

Over 150 terrorist commanders, fighters and affiliates surrendered to troops across the North-East, with ammunition and weapons recovered this week.

August 25, 2026

Army uncovers canoes used to ferry terrorists across states

The Nigerian Army says it confiscated three disassembled canoes allegedly procured by a terrorist leader, Shehu Bagewaye.

Armed soldiers in Adamawa