Tuesday, October 20, 2026

States

October 14, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
October 14, 2026

Ibikunle Amosun’s supporters dump APC, declare support for PDP in Ogun

Mr Akinleye said the ruling party in the state lacked direction.

PDP logo and Ibikunle Amosun.
October 14, 2026
Gov. Abdullahi Sule
October 14, 2026

Police nab man over alleged theft, beheading of Okada rider in Niger

Mr Abiofun said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplices and bring them to justice.

October 14, 2026

Katsina health workers declare seven-day warning strike 

Mr Balange said the strike would commence at midnight on October 14.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
October 14, 2026

NGO seeks action plan to address VAPP law enforcement gaps in Kaduna

Mr Hasheem described the VAPP Law as a significant legislative framework for addressing different forms of violence.

October 14, 2026

Afreximbank, Cross River, NGF partner for sixth AfSNET investment conference in Calabar

Mr Otu said, “Hosting the sixth AfSNET Investment Conference provides Cross River State with an important opportunity to engage African and international investors.”

Governor Bassey Otu
October 14, 2026

Kano’s ‌only female governorship candidate vows to tackle drug abuse

Ms Ahmad, who is contesting on the Because Of Our Tomorrow party platform, said this in an interview on Wednesday in Kano.

Kano State
October 14, 2026

Only nine women among 60 candidates for Kaduna Reps seats

Nine women are among 60 candidates contesting for House of Representatives seats in six Kaduna constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 14, 2026

Kaduna: Only three women among 33 candidates for Kaduna senatorial seats

In Kaduna North senatorial district, Jennifer Agbaje of the Young Progressives Party is the only woman among the 12 candidates contesting the seat.

Jennifer Agbaje