Monday, November 2, 2026

Yunusa Umar

October 16, 2026

Tinubu nominates four INEC commissioners, two RECs

Mr Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees’ confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January.

President Bola Tinubu
October 16, 2026

Malnutrition cases rose by 18% in North-East Nigeria, says ICRC

The ICRC said admissions at six health centres and four hospitals increased from about 17,000 cases in 2025 to nearly 20,000 in 2026.

Malnourished northern kids
October 16, 2026

Police arrest 95 suspected cultists in Delta

Mr Edafe added that the suspects and exhibits were in police custody while investigations continued.

Police
October 16, 2026

Kano man arraigned for alleged N34.8 million fraud

The EFCC said the suspect was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Musa Karaye of the Kano State High Court.

Court dock
October 16, 2026

Shettima arrives in Ekiti for Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration

Mr Shettima arrived at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, where he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other dignitaries.

October 16, 2026

Kaduna SSG counsels governing board members to operate within law

Mr Meyere pointed out that a board or council provides policy direction and oversight, while day-to-day administration remains the responsibility of the management.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 16, 2026

Power supply restored to parts of Abuja after 40-hour outage: TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk electricity supply to several areas in Abuja following an outage that lasted more than 40 hours.

blackout
October 15, 2026

Presidency to send State Police Bill to National Assembly in two weeks

He described the proposed legislation as the most consequential bill of Mr Tinubu’s administration.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 15, 2026

Alleged Fraud: Witness tells court he facilitated N1.4 billion forex transactions for Yahaya Bello’s associate

Justice Maryanne Anineh adjourned the case until October 27 and November 24, 2026, to continue the trial.

Yahaya Bello (Credit: X)
October 15, 2026

Kano police arrest two suspects over possession of firearm

Mr Kiyawa stated that the police team attached to the farm centre intercepted a tricycle on reasonable suspicion.

Police officer