Wednesday, October 28, 2026

States

August 23, 2026

Troops rescue six kidnap victims, recover cash in Katsina

Troops of Fansan Yamma rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered ₦800,000 earlier taken from the victims by the terrorists.

August 23, 2026

Seven passengers killed in Niger road crash

Seven passengers, including children, lost their lives in a head-on collision along the Kutigi-Mokwa-Bida road in Lavun LGA, Niger State.

Niger road crash
August 23, 2026

2027: NDC affirms Sule-Garo as Kano North senatorial candidate 

Usaini Mai-Riga, Kano NDC chairman, said the decision followed consultations and consideration of Mr Sule-Garo’s experience as a former member of the National Assembly.

Nasiru Sule-Garo
August 23, 2026

Group offers free medical outreach to over 2,000 Kwara residents

The team comprised doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, medical record officers and other healthcare professionals.

August 23, 2026

NDLEA nabs 101-year-old great-grandmother for drug peddling

The centenarian was arrested at Ilisan, Ogun State, with 90 grammes of skunk and a strain of cannabis, which she reportedly admitted selling in retail quantities.

August 23, 2026

PDP rejects Ebonyi LG poll, threatens legal action

The PDP described the exercise as a “mono-party poll”, alleging that the state electoral commission failed to ensure participation of all registered parties.

PDP flag
August 23, 2026

Stop blame game, rebuild for 2027, party chieftain tells Osun APC

Mr Oyintiloye urged the party to undertake a comprehensive and honest assessment of its performance and use the outcome to turn defeat into victory in 2027.

APC LOGO
August 23, 2026

Mother, three children die in Yobe fire incident 

The statement said that surviving household members were left homeless and in profound distress.

Fire incident
August 23, 2026

Gov. Aiyedatiwa appoints chairman for Ondo sports council

The governor said the appointments were part of efforts to reposition sports development in the state.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 23, 2026

Emir of Rano to lead Kano pilgrims for 2027 Hajj: Gov. Yusuf

The CPS said that the emir and the emirate thanked the governor for the singular honour.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State