NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Saturday, September 19, 2026

NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Saturday, September 19, 2026

Today's top stories, narrated in five minutes:

1. Borno Insurgency: Maiduguri Diocese Counts Over 200 Churches Lost, Thousands Dead

Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. John Bogna Bakeni of the Maiduguri Diocese revealed that over 200 Catholic churches have been destroyed and thousands of Christians and Muslims killed due to the protracted ...

2. Alonso Confirms João Pedro, James Possible for Brentford Game

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has indicated that key players João Pedro and Reece James could feature in Friday's Premier League match against Brentford, despite recent fitness concerns. While João...

3. South African Woman Bags 25-Year Jail Term in Nigeria for 5.75kg Heroin

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 38-year-old South African national, Will Jessica Ann, to 25 years in prison for unlawfully importing 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria. Ann pleaded guilty to co...

4. Michelin-Starred Korean Eatery Boss Fined for Serving Heavy Metal-Laced Ants

A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner, Ms. Kim, has been fined 15 million won ($11,000) for serving unauthorized ants that contained heavy metals up to 55 times the legal limit. She avoided...

5. Ansaru Members Deny Guilt Over Oyo School Abduction in Abuja Court

Five suspected Ansaru members have been re-arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a seven-count amended charge related to the alleged abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The...

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