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States

July 17, 2026

Kaduna peace stakeholders, ACOMORAN partner on community security

According to him, the partnership will enable ACOMORAN members to support peacebuilding by reporting early signs of conflict and suspicious activities.

Kaduna
July 17, 2026

Court dismisses Bayelsa monarch’s suit against Shell

The ruler sought redress and remediation of cumulative pollution in the local government area for 40 years.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo)
July 17, 2026

Freed kidnap victims revealed terrorist losses in North-West operations: Army

The army said the victims told troops they were released after sustained military pressure weakened their captors operating from the Rijana forest.

July 17, 2026

Kogi School Abduction: We will never negotiate with criminals, Gov. Ododo says

“Let me reiterate that we will never negotiate with criminals. We will never pay ransom. We will rid Kogi of criminals,” Mr Ododo said.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
July 17, 2026

Ogun, IFAD distribute agricultural inputs to 2,740 cassava farmers

The distribution was done under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

cassava farmer
July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 17, 2026

Abia, investors partner on $145 million solar manufacturing plant

The Abia government and a consortium of local and foreign investors have intensified efforts to establish a $145 million solar manufacturing plant.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
July 17, 2026

Scrap metal collection becomes source of livelihood for youths in Kazaure

Youths in the Kazaure council area of Jigawa have identified scrap metal collection as a reliable source of livelihood amid prevailing economic challenges.

Scrap collectors
July 17, 2026

Delta assembly retains N1 trillion budget, passes property protection amendment bill

The Delta House of Assembly retained the state’s 2025 budget at N1.179 trillion despite the recent supplementary review.

Delta House of Assembly
July 17, 2026

Benue govt, foundation partner to improve agriculture, boost food security

The Benue government pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Teryima and Msurshima Foundation to expand the distribution of improved foundation seed.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia