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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·11 Aug 2026

Edo Community Leader Reuben Owie Shot Dead at Home

An 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa Community was killed by two gunmen at his residence in Benin City on August 2.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·11 Aug 2026

Suspected Vandal Dies Crushed Under Collapsed Tower in Delta

A suspected transmission tower vandal was found dead beneath a collapsed 330kV tower along the Ughelli-Benin line in Delta State on Saturday.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·11 Aug 2026

Fayose Links Rural Power Gaps to Population Growth After REA Appointment

Former Ekiti governor, now Rural Electrification Agency chair, says lack of electricity in villages drives early bedtimes and higher birth rates.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·11 Aug 2026

Man arrested for father's death in Adamawa; body found in well

Peter Sinamai, 30, was arrested in Adamawa State after allegedly killing his father and concealing the body in an abandoned well in Sangere community.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Aug 2026

Nigeria, Benin seal defence pact to combat cross-border threats

Defence Minister Musa concludes three-day visit to Cotonou with Benin, agreeing on joint military strategies against terrorism and regional crime.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Aug 2026

Seven Victims Freed in Ogun Kidnapping Rescue Operation

Security agencies rescued seven people held captive in Ogun State after eight days. Governor Abiodun announced the operation and pledged a crackdown on…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Aug 2026

Fayose sworn in as Rural Electrification Agency board chair

Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose has been inaugurated as chairman of the REA's governing board, pledging to boost rural electricity access.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·9 Aug 2026

Akwa Ibom Cemetery Manager Arrested for Corpse Exhumation, Casket Theft

Police in Akwa Ibom arrested two men, including a cemetery manager, for allegedly digging up a freshly buried body and stealing its casket to sell for money.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·7 Aug 2026

Fire Service Launches Medical Scheme, Raises Staff Loan Limit to ₦500,000

Federal Fire Service introduces healthcare intervention programme and increases interest-free loans for personnel as part of welfare drive.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·7 Aug 2026

Bauchi Governor Orders Security Forces to Prosecute Illegal Miners

Governor Bala Mohammed directs army and security agencies to crack down on illegal mining across Bauchi State, pledging that no one will be exempted from…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·7 Aug 2026

Resident Doctors Set to Call Off Strike After Presidential Villa Talks

Nigeria's resident doctors plan to suspend a threatened nationwide strike after meeting with Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, who secured government…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·6 Aug 2026

Jigawa releases ₦3.5bn to secure 2027 Hajj spots for pilgrims

Jigawa State's executive council approved a ₦3.5 billion interest-free loan to pay deposits for 466 intending pilgrims heading to Hajj in 2027.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·5 Aug 2026

Wike expands Abuja renewal push with Life Camp park makeover

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike plans to convert the abandoned Life Camp recreation park into a modern leisure facility, following the successful redevelopment of…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·5 Aug 2026

TCN defends N1.28bn solar streetlight spending as approved government projects

The Transmission Company of Nigeria pushed back against allegations it spent over one billion naira on streetlight work outside its core mandate, saying the…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·5 Aug 2026

Woman dies in solo crash at Mongoro as LASTMA renews safety warnings

A female driver lost control of her Toyota Sienna and crashed into a building in Lagos, prompting the traffic authority to warn against excessive speeding.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·4 Aug 2026

Abia Hands Over New Air Force Complex to Federal Government

Governor Alex Otti transferred the newly built Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex in Umuahia to federal authorities, with Defence Minister and Air…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Benue Diocese and Police at Odds Over Seminarian's Disappearance

Catholic authorities in Otukpo say gunmen abducted seminarian Kelvin Ochai; police classify case as missing person with no confirmed abduction report.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Military reports 102 terrorists neutralized, 393 rescued in July ops

Nigerian Armed Forces killed over 100 insurgents and arrested 345 suspects during July operations across the country, with hundreds of kidnap victims freed.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·3 Aug 2026

Oyo Sets Up Judicial Panel to Investigate Oriire Abduction

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated an eight-member commission to probe the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·2 Aug 2026

Two women arrested in Makurdi over staged kidnapping extortion scheme

Police in Benue State have arrested Mary Torkuma and Evergreen Samuel for allegedly faking a kidnapping to extort ransom money from Torkuma's mother in Lagos.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Aug 2026

Kano Task Force Pins 70% of Major Crimes on Drug Abuse

The chairman of Kano's anti-drug task force says substance abuse drives most violent crime in the state and warns politicians against meddling with arrests.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

15 killed in fresh attack on Efeyi community in Benue State

Suspected armed herders attacked Efeyi community in Otukpo Local Government Area early Tuesday, killing at least 15 people in the second major incident in…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Oyo State Takes Delivery of Two Surveillance Aircraft for Security Operations

Governor Seyi Makinde received two aerial surveillance platforms at Ibadan airport on Tuesday to strengthen security monitoring across the state.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·30 Jul 2026

Tinubu to Announce Fresh Military Pay Raise, Defence Minister Says

President Tinubu plans to approve another salary increase for Armed Forces personnel, Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced Monday in Abuja.