Saturday, August 29, 2026

States

July 16, 2026

Stakeholders link illegal mining to security challenges in Kogi, Nasarawa

Mr Oyiguh said, “The health and well-being of residents should take precedence over the economic interests of government or private operators.”

Kogi and Nasarawa states.
July 16, 2026

Court remands Anambra teenager over alleged defilement

The teenager faces a one-count charge of defilement.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Yobe woos 50 foreign, local investors 

Mr Chikaji said, “Yobe is open for business, not just in aspiration but in practice.”

July 16, 2026

Police arrest suspect impersonating Boko Haram bandits to extort Yobe farmers

Mr Abdulkarim said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and recover additional exhibits.

July 16, 2026

Complainant to perform 30-minute community service for wearing ripped jeans to court

The Prosecutor, Inspector Elisha Tellang, alleged that Lawal stole Elijah’s itel phone valued at N120,000.

Courtroom
July 16, 2026

Enugu suspends three monarchs, four others for alleged security breaches 

The commissioner explained that the alleged conduct was contrary to Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity in Enugu State.

Governor Peter Mbah
July 16, 2026

Court frees man accused of theft after complainant’s case withdrawal

Mr Tellang said the complainant agreed to withdraw the case after the defendant paid part of the money involved.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Ogun men bag prison sentence for stealing generator

The Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, Isabo Division, on Thursday, sentenced two men to a year’s imprisonment each for stealing a generator valued at N1.1 million.

Ogun prison