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July 20, 2026

Kano architects demand strict enforcement of building regulations

Disturbed by recurring cases of building collapses, the Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects has called for strict enforcement of building regulations.

collapsed building
July 20, 2026

Flooding: NEMA, KADSEMA search for missing persons in Kaduna River

NEMA and KADSEMA have launched a search-and-rescue operation for two persons swept away by floodwaters in the Kaduna River.

Flooded Kaduna
July 20, 2026

Police rescue 15 cows, one Katsina resident from bandits

The police command in Katsina says it has foiled kidnap and cattle rustling attempts in Funtua and Musawa council areas, rescuing one kidnap victim and recovering 15 rustled cows.

Rescued cows
July 20, 2026

Farmers seek subsidised farm inputs to boost food production in Taraba

The farmers said the high cost and limited availability of fertilisers and other essential farm inputs had become major constraints as the rainy season commenced.

Nigeria Farmers
July 20, 2026

Kaduna: 12,000 people defect to APC in Lere LG

Twelve thousand members of opposition political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress in the Lere council area of Kaduna.

APC members
July 20, 2026

NOA urges vigilance against Ebola threat

Ijeoma Ulasi, the deputy director and Health and Social Care Desk Officer of NOA in Enugu, made the call during a sensitisation programme on the disease in Enugu recently.

July 20, 2026

Tinubu to rehabilitate Third Mainland Bridge, replace Carter Bridge: Umahi

President Bola Tinubu’s government says its four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside the approval of new road contracts.

Umahi inspecting project
July 20, 2026

Tinubu govt to revive women’s political empowerment centres

The government unveiled plans to revive Women Political Empowerment Centres across the six geopolitical zones to boost women’s participation in politics.

Nigerian women
July 20, 2026

Tinubu govt mobilises N8 billion for child nutrition

The federal government has mobilised over N7.6 billion for child nutrition, enabling essential micronutrients to reach millions of women and children.

malnourished children
July 20, 2026

Egypt reaffirms partnership with Nigeria on African solutions

Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Nigeria to advance African-led solutions to the continent’s challenges and promote shared development objectives.