Day: August 5, 2026

Family: We spent N50 million to free the Kebbi judge from bandits.

• Insecurity
• JUDICIARY

Family: We spent N50 million to free the Kebbi judge from bandits.

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The family of a High Court judge of Kebbi State, Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza, who was abducted...

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A Nigerian student caught in a paedophile hunting trap is imprisoned by a UK court.

• Crime
• International

A Nigerian student caught in a paedophile hunting trap is imprisoned by a UK court.

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A 25-year-old Nigerian student in the UK, Anderson Ishiekwene, has been jailed for three years and risks...

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Former Vice President Atiku tells Tinubu that Nigerians need relief, not economic data.

• Government
• Politics

Former Vice President Atiku tells Tinubu that Nigerians need relief, not economic data.

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Former vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has knocked the Tinubu-led federal...

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Dangote agrees to expand its cement business for $800 million.

• Business

Dangote agrees to expand its cement business for $800 million.

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Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a partnership of over $800 million with Sinoma International Engineering Co....

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In a single year, Nigerian telecom operators record more than 15 million internet subscriptions.

• Business

In a single year, Nigerian telecom operators record more than 15 million internet subscriptions.

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Telecom providers added 15,420,144 million active users between April 2025 and May 2026, new data from the...

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The Middle Belt Forum supports Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic bishops about their economic cautions.

• Government
• News
• Religion

The Middle Belt Forum supports Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic bishops about their economic cautions.

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The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has supported the former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan and...

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A senior police officer is killed by bandits, who also set two patrol cars on fire.

• Crime
• Insecurity

A senior police officer is killed by bandits, who also set two patrol cars on fire.

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Bala Wakili, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was killed in a gunfight between security personnel and...

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The World Bank cautions developing nations to embrace AI or risk falling behind.

• AI
• International

The World Bank cautions developing nations to embrace AI or risk falling behind.

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The World Bank today urged developing countries to adopt artificial intelligence technology tools to achieve better governance...

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Vice chancellors, rectors, and provosts are ordered by FG to fire students who are involved in kidnapping.

• EDUCATION

Vice chancellors, rectors, and provosts are ordered by FG to fire students who are involved in kidnapping.

Chief Reporter August 5, 2026 0

Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has urged vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts in Nigeria to expel any...

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Bandits raid a neighbourhood in Sokoto, killing 21 people and kidnapping 37 others.

• Crime
• Insecurity

Bandits raid a neighbourhood in Sokoto, killing 21 people and kidnapping 37 others.

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Heavily armed bandits attacked Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing no...

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