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The Police in Benue State have recovered a newborn baby boy who was allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at the Divisional Hospital in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. Daily Trust had reported how the newborn was stolen in the early hours of Tuesday after a woman disguised as a nurse took the baby from his mother for alleged further care following his delivery. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Peter Aondongu, however disclosed on Thursday, that the baby has been recovered

Iconic Open University, a tech-driven open-distance learning institution licensed by the National Universities Commission, has announced a call for applications for leadership and research positions at three newly established research centres across Northern Nigeria. The University, through its Directorate of Research, Innovation, and The Impossible (DRII), is inviting highly qualified researchers to coordinate the establishment and operations of specialised research centres strategically locate

Seven miners have been killed after a mining pit collapsed at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Eyewitnesses said that several miners were also injured in the incident. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the victims were carrying out mining activities at the site. A resident of the community, Albert Danlami, said the incident occurred at about 7pm, when the pit suddenly collapsed on the miners, describing the incident as devastating. AG Mortgag

The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for the purchase of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles for security agencies to strengthen operations against banditry in the state. The approval was made at the sixth regular meeting of the State Executive Council, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir. The motorcycles will complement the 62 armoured vehicles worth N27 billion recently procured by the state government and distributed to security agencies to enhance operations in areas

Nairametrics, Nigeria’s leading business and financial news platform, is set to launch the Nairametrics Wealth Academy in September 2026, expanding its thought leadership offering with practical investment education aimed at helping professionals, entrepreneurs and investors make more informed financial decisions. The Wealth Academy is designed to connect Nigerians in the country and the diaspora with experienced investment practitioners and thought leaders, providing participants with practical

Investors have fully subscribed to AG Mortgage Bank Plc’s N3.97 billion Series 2 and Series 3 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, strengthening the lender’s liquidity position and providing additional funding to support its mortgage financing operations. The 100 per cent subscription rate signals strong investor appetite for the mortgage bank’s short-term debt instruments and confidence in its financial position, governance standards and growth strategy, the firm said. The Series 2 and Series 3 comm

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd use of students’ personal data to open bank accounts without the consent of the students. The investigation followed public complaints alleging the use of students’ personal data to open bank accounts without a lawful basis, a statement by the NDPC said on Wednesday. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr.

Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place the annual budget of the Nigerian Armed Forces on First-Line Charge to eliminate bureaucratic delays in funding military operations. Ndume, a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, said the current envelope budgeting system had created unnecessary bottlenecks between the defence and finance ministries, hampering the effective operations of troops fighting terrorism and banditry. He made the call, in a statem

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned two men before a Kano Magistrate’s Court over the alleged demolition of a bridge and theft of its materials in Danjirima, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Danlami Sulaiman, aka Layayu, and Abdullahi Ibrahim, aka Maraki, were arraigned before Magistrate Abba Maiwada Abubakar on charges of conspiracy, theft, trespass and unlawful entry. The prosecution alleged that the suspects went to the bridge on July 22, where they

The Kwara State Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle for a kidnapping operation. The suspect, said to be a member of a kidnapping gang, was also arrested in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Sanda Aliyu, was arrested before the firearm could be delivered following intelligence received by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026. Police said the arrest prevented the suspected arms transaction from being completed and ope

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have successfully retained the UEFA Super Cup after a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The reigning UEFA Champions League winners were pushed hard by the Europa League holders, but PSG prevailed thanks to clinical finishing and Aston Villa’s wastefulness in front of goal. The match also marked a historic moment as African referee Omar Artan became the first non-European referee to officiate the curtain-raiser to the 202

The Federal Government has taken one of the most significant steps in improving the welfare of active armed forces personnel in decades, increasing their salaries from between 30 per cent and 80 per cent. Indeed, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implemented Nigeria’s most robust and historic pay reform for the military under the Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS). Before this, in mid-June 2024, he approved salary increase from the baseline of N49,000 to N50,000 monthly where it

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were suspected to have been killed by bandits while travelling on the road. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Minna that a team of police and military personnel was dispatched to evacuate the bodies after receiving the information on Tuesday. He said clearance

Muslim and Christian leaders in West Africa have pledged to promote the authentic values of their religions and reject their exploitation to fuel conflicts, violence and extremism. The leaders made the commitment in the Abuja Accord signed on Wednesday at the end of a two-day International Conference on Diversity and Social Peace, organised by the Saudi-based Muslim World League in collaboration with the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah in Nigeria (JIBWIS). The communique, read by Gar

Commuters along Gandun Albasa street in Kano have in recent weeks encountered a heartbreaking sight of an 18-year-old boy, his face swollen and disfigured by a deadly disease, standing under the scorching sun from morning till night, begging for help. The teenager, Salisu Sani, hails from Yalwa town in Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. He told Daily Trust that the illness, which doctors suspect to be Noma, has crippled his ambitions and left him in constant pain. The swelling on his face

Two separate fire outbreaks were recorded on Monday in Kano State, affecting an Access Bank branch in Dawakin Tofa and a residential building in Kumbotso Local Government area of the state. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that the first incident occurred at about 1:17pm at Access Bank, Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa. According to the service’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, a distress call was received from a resident, Mr. Michael, reporting the blaze. He said firefighters from t

The football community in Katsina State and beyond has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Ozoh Chinedu, a newly signed player of Katsina United Football Club and former Kano Pillars player. Chinedu reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. According to a statement issued by the Katsina United Media Director

From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia The Lafia Branch Chairman of the National Association of Okada Riders, Uba Yahaya, has said ten commercial motorcyclists were killed in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, in the last two months, by attackers, with all their motorcycles snatched. Yahaya disclosed this to Daily Trust, while reacting to the frequent attacks on Okada riders in the state. According to him, as chairman of the association, he personally attended the funerals of all the victims. “We oursel

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a grandfather, identified as Musa Muhammed, 58, and eight others suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in the state. The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchel Ofoyeju, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, said the suspects comprised five males and four females who were allegedly found in possession of assorted illicit substances. According to him, the nine suspects were apprehended during raids conducted at v

The Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has said he is not intimidated by the alleged support of the Federal Government and some state governors for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate ahead of the August 15 governorship election Speaking on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting, Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer”, saying he was prepared to confront what he described as “Federal might” and the influence of governors campaigning for