Tuesday, October 20, 2026

States

October 15, 2026

NIS vows justice after officer killed in Niger attack

NIS vowed to bring the perpetrators of an attack on two of its personnel in Niger to justice, following the death of one officer and a serious injury to another.

NIS officers
October 15, 2026

Humanitarian Day: CSO advocates kindness, love for global advancement

DNKI has advocated prioritising kindness, compassion, and love for humanity for global advancement.

Humanitarian crisis
October 15, 2026

At least one killed in attack on Accord supporters in Ibadan

The police confirmed the death of a man, following Wednesday’s attack on supporters of the Accord governorship candidate, Oriyomi Hamzat, in Ibadan.

Armed cops in Ibadan
October 15, 2026

Nasarawa: JUSUN suspends indefinite strike for two weeks

The Nasarawa chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its indefinite strike for two weeks.

JUSUN members in Nasarawa
October 15, 2026

Kebbi: 19 Nigerian, Chinese nationals convicted of terrorism, illegal arms possession, police say

The Kebbi police command says it has secured the conviction of 19 persons for terrorism, illegal possession of firearms and vandalism of critical national infrastructure.

Armed Cops
October 15, 2026

Police, ACJMC join ranks to fight abuse

The Zone 5 police command urged victims of gender-based violence to speak out when abused to get early help from concerned authorities.

Cops in Edo
October 15, 2026

Unrecovered Bodies: NAF assures Igbokoda residents of safety amid pervasive foul odour

NAF assured Igbokoda residents in Ondo that it will engage relevant environmental and public health authorities to address the foul odour at the crash scene.

Crashed chopper
October 15, 2026

Bandits killed immigration officer in Niger: NIS

The Nigeria Immigration Service has confirmed the death of an officer attacked by bandits during a surveillance operation in Niger.

Bandits
October 15, 2026

Enugu governor urges SEDC to prioritise gas pipeline, railway projects

Governor Peter Mbah has urged the South-East Development Commission to prioritise regional gas pipeline and railway projects to accelerate economic growth.

Peter Mbah
October 15, 2026

Northerners have nothing to fear about Tinubu’s re-election, says Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Northern Nigeria has nothing to fear from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, urging regional leaders to support his bid for a second term.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima