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News Agency of Nigeria

July 24, 2026

Court sentences man to death by hanging for murder of housewife

A Kano High Court sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend’s friend.

Courtroom
July 24, 2026

2027: Pro-Tinubu group unveils data-driven strategy for campaign

The group says its objective is to ensure that public discourse on the Tinubu administration is guided by verifiable facts rather than misinformation.

Data Analytics Group for Asiwaju (DAGFA)
July 24, 2026

Flooding: Lagos residents demand answers on ecological fund allocation

Records from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation show that Lagos received about ₦1.49 billion in ecological fund allocations between January and May 2026.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 24, 2026

2027: Ex-senator Gbenga Ashafa rallies support for Hamzat, says he’s right for Lagos

He said Mr Hamzat possessed the competence, experience and leadership qualities required to sustain the state’s development strides.

Gbenga Ashafa and Obafemi Hamzat
July 24, 2026

Osun Election: NYSC warns corps members against inducement

Mr Kubiangha urged corps members to participate in the election while remaining apolitical and discharging their duties in line with the Electoral Act and regulations.

Corps members as Polling Officers
July 24, 2026

Cholera claimed 13 lives, 534 cases treated in Borno LGA: Official

He explained that the 13 deaths represented 2.09 per cent, while 74 persons, representing 11.92 per cent, were still on admission.

Borno State
July 24, 2026

Troops kill four suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Kwara, Kogi

The army said the rescued victim was evacuated to the General Hospital, Kaiama, for medical attention.

Troops
July 24, 2026

Nigeria, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations

The minister said such relations would focus on trade, investment, regional security cooperation and increased private sector participation.

Sola Enikanolaiye and Moses Rugema
July 24, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons begin title defence against Malawi

The Super Falcons will face Malawi in their opening match on July 27 before taking on Zambia on July 31 and Egypt on August 4.

Super Falcons
July 24, 2026

Abia, neighbouring states in talks for regional railway project: Gov Otti

Mr Otti said the proposed rail network would connect Port Harcourt, Aba, Enugu, Imo and Akwa Ibom.

Kano-Daura rail project