Bauchi police arrest 25-year-old over fatal shooting in Toro LGA
Bauchi Police say a 25-year-old man has been arrested over the fatal shooting of Hassan Mohamed in Toro LGA, but no charge or court determination has been established....
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Akwa Ibom police recover gun, speedboats over alleged kidnapping plot
Akwa Ibom Police say marine officers recovered a gun, ammunition, speedboats and engines during a September 8 operation triggered by intelligence about an alleged kidnapping plan....
Sokoto police say 20 arrested after cleric protest charged to court
Sokoto Police say about 20 people arrested after a protest over detained cleric Dahiru Barewa have been charged to court, but IDNN has not independently obtained the charge sheets or confirmed plea and bail status....
ISWAP attack on Pulka military base repelled, one soldier wounded — Nigerian military
The Nigerian military says troops repelled a suspected ISWAP attack on its Pulka position in Borno State, leaving one soldier wounded....
Kara Bridge repairs cause heavy Lagos-Ibadan traffic as lane restrictions begin
Motorists faced hours of delays after Kara Bridge repairs began, with one half of the affected section closed and traffic controlled through the remaining side....
Awka flood leaves tricycle operator dead, woman missing
One man is dead and a woman remains missing after floodwater swept them away around Miracle Junction in Awka, with officials examining whether blocked drainage contributed....
FUTO confirms fatal campus attack, reports two female students abducted
FUTO has confirmed a fatal shooting on its campus and says two female students were reportedly abducted. No verified recovery or arrest has been announced....
Champions League opens with Madrid, City and Dortmund wins as Haaland hits double
Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa all opened their 2026/27 Champions League campaigns with victories as Erling Haaland struck twice in Porto....
Oyedeji sounds alarm after D’Tigress World Cup collapse
Former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has warned that Nigeria must treat D’Tigress’ winless World Cup campaign as a wake-up call as African rivals close the gap....
Abiodun’s season ends as hip injury forces surgery at Washington Spirit
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been moved to Washington Spirit’s season-ending injury list and will undergo surgery after suffering a hip injury....