Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Federal Republic of Nigeria

August 25, 2026

40 Nigerian schoolchildren still held hostage 100 days after kidnap

More than 40 schoolchildren abducted over three months ago in Mussa community of Askira-Uba council area in Borno are still held hostage by terrorists.

Bandits with Kidnapped victims
August 18, 2026

Gov Alia nominates six new commissioners, seeks Benue assembly’s approval

The governor said the nominations were intended to strengthen the state executive council by filling existing vacancies and replacing outgoing members.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
August 6, 2026

Olukoyede, EFCC embarrassed me in freezing Osun govt accounts ahead of election: Bola Tinubu

I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action.

Tinbu, Adeleke, Olukoyede
July 27, 2026

Zamfara chief judge seeks increase in judiciary funding

She said funding remains a critical element for the success of the judiciary.

Lady Justice photo used to illustrate the story
July 23, 2026

Senate moves to regulate, coordinate foreign aid, grants, donations

“This weak coordination undermines efficiency, reduces value for money, and, in some cases, erodes public trust,” the lawmaker said.

Senate
July 12, 2026

Kogi bans roadside revenue collection, haulage fees

“Offenders will be treated as criminals and economic saboteurs and, upon arrest, will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he stated.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
July 9, 2026

Edo electoral commission promises smooth conduct of Saturday’s LG poll

The EDSIEC chairman stated that sensitive and non-sensitive materials had been produced, inspected, sorted and packaged for distribution.

Edo State Independent Electoral Commission
July 7, 2026

Ogun assembly passes safe pregnancy termination bill for second reading

Mr Elemide said the legislation was intended to reduce preventable maternal deaths while promoting safe motherhood and reproductive health rights.

Speaker Oludaisi Elemide
June 25, 2026

Speakers hail National Assembly’s passage of state police bill, pledge assemblies’ thorough review

Mr Guwor described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing national discourse on policing, security and true federalism.

June 23, 2026

Ekiti: INEC presents certificates of return to Oyebanji, deputy

Mr Oyebanji vowed to serve residents of the state with humility, fear of God and commitment to the people’s welfare.

Biodun Oyebanji,