Latest News from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

For pregnant women, going into labour should be the final step before meeting their newborns. But in Kauyen Mai Unguwa community, Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State, it can mean a desperate search for a tricycle or motorcycle to take them to the local government headquarters for delivery.

‎INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 58 individuals and the identification of 263 suspects following a coordinated global operation targeting West African organised crime groups, including the Black Axe network.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged senior Nigerian Army commanders to demonstrate strategic foresight, professional competence and exemplary leadership in confronting the country’s increasingly complex security challenges.

The Nigerian Medical Association has urged doctors to take the lead in the fight against quackery and unethical practices in Nigeria’s health sector, saying efforts to protect patients must begin with high professional standards.

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for three weeks to allow rehabilitation works on the brid

The Nigeria Police Force has rejected claims by social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, that police checkpoints provide information to kidnappers and contribute to insecurity across the country.

Nigerian music stars are once again steering the narrative for Africa's most prestigious music awards.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has inspected the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State following widespread complaints over severe traffic gridlock and the prolonged hardship faced by residents and commuters.

Amnesty International has condemned Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo over remarks allegedly threatening residents who refuse to support or vote for the All Progressives Congress.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he will restore a targeted fuel subsidy if elected president, arguing that Nigeria is wealthy enough to protect citizens from rising living costs.

National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi says Nigeria has the resources and potential to overcome poverty, hunger and underdevelopment with competent and accountable leadership.