Category: Nigeria News | Breaking News | Security Published: August 26, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigeria's security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate, coordinated rescue operation following a deadly mass abduction in Niger State. The directive came after armed men reportedly attacked communities and worshippers in Borgu Local Government Area, with a video later emerging that appeared to show a large number of women, children and elderly people being held by armed men. Residents estimated that about 600 people may have been abducted. However, that figure has not been independently verified, and Niger State authorities have said they are still working to establish the exact number of missing people. The attack has triggered fresh concerns about insecurity in Nigeria's north-central region and the ability of armed groups to move between remote communities and border areas. What Happened in Niger State? The attack reportedly occurred l...

Category: Nigeria News | Politics | Breaking News Published: August 23, 2026 A developing controversy involving an alleged fake government agency has taken a new turn after George Buchi Nwabueze, identified by the ICPC as the promoter of the organisation, released an alleged appointment letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development comes after President Bola Tinubu ordered Nwabueze's arrest following a briefing by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which said it had uncovered the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office operating from government premises without the required presidential authorisation.  Nwabueze, however, disputes the allegation and insists that the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office is a legitimate project domiciled within the OSGF. The conflicting claims have now raised questions about who authorised the office, how it obtained ...

 A devastating boat accident in Sokoto State has left at least 50 people dead, with a large number of the victims reportedly being children. The tragedy occurred on Thursday near Gorau in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, when a boat carrying people travelling towards farms capsized. The exact number of passengers and final death toll remains unclear as rescue and recovery operations continue, with different officials and residents giving varying figures. Overloading and Heavy Waterways Claim Dozens of Lives According to local emergency officials and eyewitnesses, the wooden boat was transporting over 70 passengers across the river to nearby rice fields for planting and harvesting work when it lost balance and capsized shortly after setting off. Confirming the escalating numbers, Tukur Abubakar, Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Sokoto State, stated on Friday that official search parties had recovered at least 52 bodi...

  Welcome back to Naija Buzz Media! The administrative landscape of Osun State has been thrown into intense public scrutiny following jaw-dropping revelations from a recent forensic audit report concerning the state's civil service payroll system. The Osun State Government has announced what it describes as a major discovery during its ongoing payroll verification exercise, alleging that a single name and one Bank Verification Number (BVN) were linked to salary payments meant for 962 individuals . Shocking Discovery in Osun: One Name & BVN Allegedly Received Salaries Meant for 962 Workers The revelation has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation into the state's payroll system. What the Government Claimed According to the state government, the alleged irregularity was uncovered as part of efforts to clean up the public service payroll and eliminate fraudulent salary payments. Officials said preliminary findings s...

Emergency Flood Alert Issued for 17 Nigerian States: The Federal Government has issued an emergency flood alert for 17 states across Nigeria, warning residents to prepare for possible flooding as heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days. The warning follows weather forecasts indicating that several communities may experience intense rainfall capable of causing flash floods, overflowing rivers, and damage to homes, roads, and farmlands. According to NIHSA Director-General Umar Mohammed, 16 key hydrological monitoring stations—including Saminaka on the Karam River, the Waya Dam Site, and the Amber River—have officially surpassed critical warning thresholds. State governments, emergency responders, and residents in low-lying floodplains are urged to take immediate precautions or evacuate vulnerable areas. States Affected by the Flood Alert The states listed in the latest flood advisory include: Abia Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Cross River Delta Edo Imo...