Tuesday, October 27, 2026

States

August 27, 2026

Ex-Ogun governorship aspirant Modele Sarafa-Yusuf dumps APC

Ms Sarafa-Yusuf promised to return to public service in future.

Modele Sarafa-Yusuf
August 27, 2026

Ekiti truck driver remanded over alleged theft of N9.5 milion cement

The police urged the court to remand the defendant pending legal advice.

Scales of justice
August 27, 2026

FG mobilises states, partners to strengthen water security

The federal government has begun nationwide consultations with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact to address Nigeria’s water security challenges.

Kids playing with water
August 27, 2026

Erosion taken over 30% of Anambra landmass: Soludo

Governor Charles Soludo on Thursday said Anambra was financially constrained to tackle erosion, which has affected over 30 per cent of its total landmass.

Erosion
August 27, 2026

FRSC decorates 261 newly promoted officers in Kano

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano has decorated 261 newly promoted personnel with new ranks across the 44 local government areas.

FRSC officers being decorated
August 27, 2026

ICRC urges stronger efforts to trace missing persons, reunite families

ICRC has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to trace missing persons, establish their fate and whereabouts, and reunite separated families.

ICRC officials
August 27, 2026

Inadequate funding hampers fight against malnutrition in Plateau  

Nutrition and focal persons in Plateau, on Thursday, identified inadequate funding as the major obstacle to the ongoing fight against malnutrition.

Nutrition and focal persons in Plateau,
August 27, 2026

Nigeria’s prison boss commends officers for commitment, professionalism

Mr Nwakuche made the commendation during a working visit to the custodial centre in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Sylvester Nwakuche
August 27, 2026

NLC general secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja dies at 60

Emmanuel Ugboaja, the general secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) died. He was 60.

Emmanuel Ugboaja
August 27, 2026

Oyo govt trains 880 farmers, extension officers on climate-smart agriculture

The Oyo government has begun training 880 farmers and agricultural extension officers across the state on climate-smart agriculture.

Seyi Makinde