Friday, 13 November 2026

General News from the Newsroom

Original recaps written from several Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it draws on, and new ones appear through the day as news breaks.

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

Personnel from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigerian Army recovered 604.5 kilograms of cannabis during a coordinated raid in Edo State on August 5, 2026.

By Plus234Feed Editorial13 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial13 Aug 2026

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Tonto Dikeh launches New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle in spiritual pivot

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has unveiled the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), a spiritual movement designed to serve believers across denominations seeking deeper prayer and religious awakening.

By Plus234Feed Editorial12 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial12 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial11 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial11 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial11 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial11 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Aug 2026

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Seven Victims Freed in Ogun Kidnapping Rescue Operation

Governor Dapo Abiodun announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Governor's Office in Abeokuta that seven persons had been rescued from kidnappers in Ogun State.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial9 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial7 Aug 2026

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Bauchi Governor Orders Security Forces to Prosecute Illegal Miners

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has tasked security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Army, with stepping up operations against unauthorized mining throughout Bauchi State.

By Plus234Feed Editorial7 Aug 2026

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Resident Doctors Set to Call Off Strike After Presidential Villa Talks

Following a three-hour session at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors appears positioned to abandon its threatened industrial action.

By Plus234Feed Editorial7 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial6 Aug 2026

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Wike expands Abuja renewal push with Life Camp park makeover

Nyesom Wike, who heads the Federal Capital Territory ministry, unveiled intentions to convert the long-abandoned Life Camp recreation park into a state-of-the-art sports and leisure hub.

By Plus234Feed Editorial5 Aug 2026

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

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has responded to claims that it misused N1.28 billion on solar streetlight installations by asserting the projects were legitimate government-backed constituency interventions.

By Plus234Feed Editorial5 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial5 Aug 2026

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Abia Hands Over New Air Force Complex to Federal Government

Abia State Governor Alex Otti formally transferred ownership of a newly constructed Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex located in Umuahia to the Federal Government on Friday.

By Plus234Feed Editorial4 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial3 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial3 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial3 Aug 2026

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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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Aug 2026