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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·29 Jul 2026

Matawalle orders military to intensify anti-terrorism push in Northwest

Defence Minister directs troops to escalate operations against armed groups following recent attacks in Zamfara that killed police officers and abducted a…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Jul 2026

Nigeria, AfDB Push for African Control of Mineral Wealth Through Local Processing

Nigeria and the African Development Bank called for African nations to process minerals locally rather than exporting raw materials, proposing regional…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Jul 2026

Kebbi High Court Judge Abducted in Midnight Attack at Residence

Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was taken from his home in Bunza Local Government Area early Sunday. Police have deployed tactical teams to locate him.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·27 Jul 2026

Sokoto Graduates 1,550 Marshals, Includes First Female Operatives

Sokoto State has completed training of 1,550 security operatives, marking the debut of female cadets in the state's Marshal Corps.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·27 Jul 2026

Police Deny 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order After IG's Benue Comments Spark Confusion

Nigeria Police Force clarified that Inspector-General Olatunji Disu did not issue a blanket shoot-on-sight directive, citing Force Order 237 governing firearm…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·26 Jul 2026

Osun Government Rejects NURTW Caretaker Committee, Backing Alowonle

Osun State has rejected a national NURTW caretaker committee led by Kazeem Oyewale, insisting Nurudeen Alowonle remains the only recognized leadership in the…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jul 2026

Tinubu Approves Nigerian Army Expansion to 12 Divisions, 28,000 New Recruits

President Bola Tinubu has authorized an expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 personnel to strengthen…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jul 2026

NSIB Probes Enugu Air Runway Overshoot at Benin Airport

An Enugu Air aircraft overran the runway while landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, prompting safety investigators to begin their inquiry. No injuries…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jul 2026

Senator Ndume Denies Role in Boko Haram Ransom Negotiations

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has rejected claims he helped broker a ₦5 billion ransom deal, saying he only reported the demand to security agencies.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jul 2026

Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara State

President Bola Tinubu has authorized establishment of a military battalion in Omu Aran to strengthen security operations against banditry and kidnapping in…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

US Sanctions Three Nigerian Bureaux de Change Over ISIS Financing Links

Washington has blacklisted three Nigerian money exchange operators accused of facilitating financial transfers for Islamic State West Africa Province.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

Nigeria, UK seal security pact on terrorism financing and cyber threats

Nigeria and the UK formalized cooperation against terrorism financing, cybercrime, and disinformation during the fourth Security Defence Partnership dialogue…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

OOUTH Resident Doctors Strike Over Unpaid Allowances in Ogun

Resident doctors at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu have begun a 10-day warning strike over unpaid revised allowances and poor working…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

IG Orders Police Reinforcement to Plateau After Kawel Community Attacks

Inspector General of Police deploys senior officer and tactical units to Plateau State following deadly violence in Kawel Community that killed at least 20…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

NAHCON Wraps 2026 Hajj Return Airlift, 38,000 Pilgrims Home

Nigeria's hajj commission has completed the repatriation of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia following the 2026 pilgrimage, with the final flight arriving June 23.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Taraba cuts street sweeper pay from ₦15,000 to ₦10,000 amid budget strain

Taraba State Environment Sanitation Agency reduced monthly wages for street sweepers, citing financial pressures and rising operational costs across 16 local…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Police deny ransom demand in Oyo schoolchildren abduction case

Nigeria Police Force says it has no knowledge of ransom requests from kidnappers and pledges coordinated rescue efforts for abducted pupils and teachers in…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Improvised Device Explodes at Mushin Market; One Injured, Area Secured

An IED detonated beneath a vehicle at a Lagos commercial hub Monday, injuring one person. Police say the area is now safe after sweeping for additional…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Anambra Police Stop Woman's Attempt to Sell Newborn Baby

Anambra State Police Command intervened after a 21-year-old woman in Igbariam attempted to sell her newborn daughter. A concerned citizen's report led…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Supplying Drugs to Abia Schoolchildren

Drug enforcement agents in Umuahia have detained two pensioners accused of selling opioids to secondary school students, recovering large quantities of…

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Kebbi Residents Abducted as Terrorists Raid Tsamiya, Burn Security Checkpoint

Armed attackers struck Tsamiya Town in Kebbi State on Saturday night, abducting a resident and destroying an NSCDC checkpoint as police deploy tactical teams.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Gunmen kill ex-Ogun broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku, security guard in Abeokuta

Armed men shot dead a retired Ogun State Television broadcaster and a security guard in Agodo Community early Sunday. Police have launched an investigation.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Ex-NYSC Chief Claims Govt Officials Support Bandit Operations

Retired military officer Maharazu Tsiga says bandits receive backing from powerful government insiders, speaking after his own kidnapping ordeal.

General News·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

NADF Launches Ginger Recovery Program to Restore Industry Hit by Blight

The Nigerian Agricultural Development Fund has unveiled a ginger sustainability initiative targeting 6,000 farmers affected by a devastating blight epidemic.