Friday, August 28, 2026

States

July 20, 2026

Cross River govt exempts women, elderly drivers from vehicle registration, levies

The Cross River government has exempted women in commercial transport and men aged 60 and above from paying vehicle registration and daily operational levies.

Motorists on Calabar road
July 20, 2026

INEC says Osun residents’ PVCs ready for collection ahead of governorship poll

INEC has announced that PVCs of eligible voters who registered or updated their records during the recent CVR exercise in the state are ready for collection.

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
July 20, 2026

Gas tanker leak contained in Kaduna: KADSEMA

The executive secretary of KADSEMA, Usman Mazadu, said the agency has contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South.

Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (Credit: KADSEMA)
July 20, 2026

Governors urged to embrace non-custodial prison sentences

Mr Enobore, a former spokesman for the Nigeria Correctional Service, gave the charge in an interview on Monday in Abuja.

Nigerian Governors Forum
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

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

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

Oyo govt launches digital land survey plan registry

The Oyo government launched the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in land administration.

Seyi Makinde