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By Plus234Feed Editorial25 Aug 2026

Tinubu Orders Immediate Coordinated Rescue for Niger State Abduction Victims

President Tinubu has instructed armed forces and security agencies to launch an urgent rescue operation following a mass abduction in Niger State.

By Plus234Feed Editorial25 Aug 2026

US Mission Warns Nigerian Visa Applicants: Fake Documents Trigger Federal Alerts

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a public warning to visa applicants about the serious consequences of submitting forged or misleading documents during the application process.

By Plus234Feed Editorial25 Aug 2026

Abuja Continental Hotel Workers Reject Union Picketing, Creating Labour Standoff

Staff employed at Abuja Continental Hotel have publicly opposed initiatives by the Trade Union Congress and Nigeria Labour Congress aimed at organising them, introducing an unexpected turn in an active labour dispute.

Cross River Government pledges aid to SPAR fire victims in Calabar

Governor Bassey Otu's administration commits support for traders affected by fire at SPAR shopping complex as damage assessments begin.

By Plus234Feed Editorial25 Aug 2026

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

Nigeria's Air Force has ramped up operations in the North-West, with particular emphasis on Sokoto State where joint security forces are active against militant organizations.

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

Peter Obi, presidential candidate representing the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has warned the Federal Government about intensifying violence across Nigeria's North-Central region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial22 Aug 2026

Shettima, Fubara commission 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers

Vice President Kashim Shettima travelled to Rivers State on Thursday to officially open the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Dual Carriageway, a 33.5-kilometre road project commissioned jointly with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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.

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.

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

On August 13, 2026, authorities from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency apprehended Afolabi Kazeem Michael at Murtala Muhammed International Airport as he attempted to depart Nigeria.

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.

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

Eighty-three Nigerian nationals are slated to touch down at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the evening.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Aug 2026

Pastor Enenche Rejects Claims of Christian Inferiority in Nigeria

Senior Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has rejected the notion that Christianity occupies a lower position than other faiths in Nigeria.

By Plus234Feed Editorial18 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.