Month: August 2026

Following intense fighting, Somali troops drive opposition fighters from Baidoa.

• Africa
• Insecurity

Following intense fighting, Somali troops drive opposition fighters from Baidoa.

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

Somali federal troops have driven armed opposition fighters out of Baidoa following hours of intense fighting in...

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As the Lakurawa threat grows, the Nigerian Army strengthens Kebbe security.

• Insecurity

As the Lakurawa threat grows, the Nigerian Army strengthens Kebbe security.

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

The Nigerian Army has stepped up security operations in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State following...

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Tinubu to Governor Adeleke, don’t humiliate your rivals in Osun, saying, “You didn’t conquer anybody.”

• Politics

Tinubu to Governor Adeleke, don’t humiliate your rivals in Osun, saying, “You didn’t conquer anybody.”

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

President Bola Tinubu has warned Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke against embarrassing his opponents in the just...

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11 relatives, 41 others buried in Sokoto boat crash Way I survived—Village leader

• News
• Security

11 relatives, 41 others buried in Sokoto boat crash Way I survived—Village leader

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

52 bodies, including 11 family members, were buried following a boat accident at Gorau town, Goronyo Local...

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In Owerri, Imo starts robotically assisted surgery.

• Health
• Medical
• News

In Owerri, Imo starts robotically assisted surgery.

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced the commencement of robotic-assisted surgery in the state today,...

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Nigerian students issue a 7-day ultimatum to universities on the issues in the law curriculum.

• EDUCATION

Nigerian students issue a 7-day ultimatum to universities on the issues in the law curriculum.

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

Students in Nigeria under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have given Atiba University,...

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As FG concludes its repatriation exercise, 83 Nigerians return from South Africa.

• Xenophobia

As FG concludes its repatriation exercise, 83 Nigerians return from South Africa.

Chief Reporter August 21, 2026 0

Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa in the wake of a repatriation exercise...

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

• Africa
• Politics

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term

Chief Reporter August 20, 2026 0

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is on course for a second term, election results published today showed, giving...

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Wike orders an investigation and prohibits using Abuja green spaces as parking lots.

• Government
• News

Wike orders an investigation and prohibits using Abuja green spaces as parking lots.

Chief Reporter August 20, 2026 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has directed that parks, gardens and other designated...

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Anyaoku cautions Nigeria on the postponement of a new constitution, diversity requires effective management.

• DIPLOMACY
• Politics

Anyaoku cautions Nigeria on the postponement of a new constitution, diversity requires effective management.

Chief Reporter August 20, 2026 0

Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has again urged Nigeria to produce a new constitution...

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