Thursday, July 9, 2026

States

July 9, 2026

Four Anambra men remanded for allegedly raping, impregnating mentally challenged girl

Ms Okechukwu said, “During questioning the teenager identified the defendants as being responsible for her condition.”

Court
July 9, 2026

JUSUN hails Gov Sani for judiciary reforms, court renovation project

JUSUN commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as unprecedented support for the judiciary through improved workers’ welfare and major infrastructure investment.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 9, 2026

Troops foil attacks on commuters, kill eight terrorists in Katsina ambush

The military said the success underscored the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations in degrading terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West.

July 9, 2026

Sokoto governor donates 10 Hilux vans for Sokoto-Badagry highway project

Governor Ahmad Aliyu has donated 10 Hilux vans to support the Sokoto-Badagry highway project.

July 9, 2026

Bakery worker arraigned for stealing flour

A 28-year-old bakery worker, Sarah Amos, was brought before the Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna on Thursday for allegedly stealing four bags of flour.

July 9, 2026

Ebonyi: Labour Party leaders defect to APC, endorse Gov Nwifuru

A group of prominent Labour Party leaders in Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress, declaring support for Governor Francis Nwifuru.

Francis Nwifuru
July 9, 2026

Ogun vigilantes nabs man for kidnapping, rape

So-Safe Corps says it arrested a man, Abraham Michael, for the alleged abduction and rape of a teenager in the Gasline area of Sango.

July 9, 2026

PDP women’s leader backs Adebutu’s governorship bid in Ogun

“We believe strongly in our mission, and when women believe in something, they commit themselves fully to it,” Ms Ogunshe said.

Oladipupo Adebutu
July 9, 2026

Two killed in Ogun road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of two persons in a road crash at Ogbere Junction along the Ogbere–J4 corridor.

July 9, 2026

Owa Prince Abduction: Police kill two alleged kidnappers in Ogun

The police command in Ogun says it killed two alleged kidnappers in an operation following the abduction of Prince Idris of Okun Owa.