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Original news recaps written from multiple Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it was synthesized from. New stories published throughout the day as news breaks.

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General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

NAF Escalates Air Campaign Against Terrorists, Bandits in North-West

The Nigerian Air Force has ramped up aerial operations across the North-West, with increased presence in Sokoto State to support ground forces battling…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

Peter Obi Warns Against Nigeria Becoming 'Killing Field' Amid North-Central Violence

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states, demanding urgent government intervention to halt the…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

OPWS Troops Kill Kidnapper, Arrest Two in Benue Crackdown

Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized one suspect and arrested two others during operations along the Jortar-Atume axis on August 19.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Aug 2026

Obi Cubana gifts mansion to Pastor Jerry Eze for 44th birthday

Businessman Obinna Iyiegbu announced a house gift for the Streams of Joy International founder, set for completion in December.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Northern Senators Push for State Police After Fresh Terror Attacks

Northern lawmakers demand immediate establishment of state police following terrorist strikes in Adamawa and Sokoto that killed over 36 people.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Gombe Student Wins N120m Prize at Saudi Qur'anic Competition

Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi from Gombe State claimed victory at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'an Recitation Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid

Nigeria's government has set aside Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Aug 2026

Mutfwang Visits Mangu After Community Attack Kills Dozens

Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang toured Bin-mper community following an armed assault that killed between 24-25 residents, pledging security reinforcements.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Aug 2026

Shettima, Fubara commission 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers

Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a major road project in Rivers State alongside Governor Siminalayi Fubara, highlighting federal infrastructure…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

Joint Task Force rescues 21 civilians in Zamfara, Katsina operations

Nigerian troops foiled kidnapping attempts across two states, freed civilians and neutralized an explosive device in counter-terrorism sweeps.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

Bauchi Governor Swears In 20 Local Government Chairmen

Governor Bala Mohammed administered oaths to newly elected council leaders, urging financial discipline and grassroots development across Bauchi State.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

NDLEA Arrests Social Media Influencer KC Luxury in Major Cocaine Cartel Bust

Nigerian drug enforcement agents arrested Afolabi Kazeem Michael, known online as KC Luxury, at Lagos airport after seizing 184.50kg of cocaine valued at N39…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

Zamfara Troops Stop Abduction Plot, Free Nine Civilians

Joint Task Force North West stopped a terrorist kidnapping attempt in Kaura Namoda, rescuing nine people including an infant on August 16.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

FG to Bring Home 83 Nigerians from South Africa on August 19

Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged the evacuation of 83 citizens from South Africa amid rising Afrophobic attacks, with arrival scheduled for…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Aug 2026

FG Eyes 4,000 Plateau Mine Pits for Energy, Tourism After Fatal Collapse

Federal government plans to convert abandoned mining sites in Plateau State into productive ventures through private partnerships following a deadly incident.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Aug 2026

Pastor Enenche Rejects Claims of Christian Inferiority in Nigeria

Senior Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre rejected suggestions that Christianity holds a subordinate place in Nigeria's religious…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·18 Aug 2026

Jezco Chairman Ezeokafor, Rev Sister Released After Days in Captivity

Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group, and a reverend sister have been freed after being kidnapped in Anambra State. Police are investigating.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·18 Aug 2026

NAHCON warns pilgrims of 2027 Hajj scams as official fares announced

Nigeria's hajj commission alerts intending pilgrims to fraudsters claiming to secure guaranteed slots for 2027, as official fares exceed N7.5 million.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·15 Aug 2026

10 Police Officers Killed in Kebbi Bandit Clash; 17 Suspects Neutralised

Security forces engaged armed bandits in Sakaba LGA on Monday, sustaining heavy casualties while eliminating suspected gang members.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·14 Aug 2026

Security Forces Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Firefight

Joint operation by Army, Navy, Police and community members freed abducted commuters from Ofu LGA after armed confrontation near Adumu.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·13 Aug 2026

NDLEA, Army seize 604kg cannabis in Edo raid; drug kingpin at large

Authorities in Edo State recovered over 600 kilograms of cannabis during an operation in August, arresting nine suspects as a manhunt continues for a fleeing…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·13 Aug 2026

ASUU authorizes strike at 20 universities over unmet 2025 agreement

Union gives 14-day ultimatum after federal and state governments fail to implement terms of 2025 FGN-ASUU accord.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·12 Aug 2026

Tonto Dikeh launches New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle in spiritual pivot

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has established an interdenominational spiritual gathering focused on prayer and revival, distinct from traditional church…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·12 Aug 2026

Military rescues 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Zamfara

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA recovered 33 commuters kidnapped in Tsafe after receiving intelligence and engaging armed gangs.