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September 2, 2026

PDP dismisses Goronyo’s resignation, says he ceased being chairman nine months ago

The Sokoto chapter of PDP dismissed the resignation of its ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo, insisting that he ceased to be the party’s leader nine months ago.

ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo
September 2, 2026

Police arrest man for stealing 1,500 sachets of RUTF in Katsina

The police command in Katsina has arrested a man for allegedly diverting 1,500 sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food meant for malnourished children.

1,500 sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food
September 2, 2026

Kano assembly passes bill to establish economic planning, development council

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed a bill into law to establish the Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council.

Kano State House of Assembly
September 2, 2026

Two-storey building collapses in Anambra

“The building was poorly constructed. It was built without the requisite approval of the ministry,” said the Anambra government.

Collapsed building in Anambra
September 1, 2026

Katsina health workers to begin seven-day warning strike September 8

The notice, addressed to the state head of service, followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Katsina State government on August 11.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
September 1, 2026

2027: Lose ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍‌‌to opposition, get sacked, Gov. Nwifuru threatens Ebonyi LG chairmen

“Any chairman who fails to win his council will be removed from office and replaced with a councillor,” Mr Nwifuru said.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]
September 1, 2026

Non-academic ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍‌unions begin indefinite strike in Ondo state-owned universities

Affected institutions include Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), and the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED).

Ondo state logo
September 1, 2026

NDC governorship candidate Gwarzo condemns bandit attacks on four Kano villages

Mr Gwarzo called on security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance and targeted operations in vulnerable communities.

September 1, 2026

Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu as 100 Ife residents benefit from vehicle credit scheme

“The initiative enables beneficiaries to acquire locally assembled vehicles through affordable consumer credit and repay over an agreed period,” he said.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and President Bola Tinubu
September 1, 2026

Gov Okpebholo mourns Dan Orbih

Mr Orbih, an influential politician and a former chairman of the governing council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, died on Monday.

Dan Orbih