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August 21, 2026

Benue assembly suspends Kwande LGA chair for abuse of office, gross misconduct

The Benue assembly recommended suspending the chairman of Kwande council area, Vitalis Neji, for three months over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Benue house of assembly
August 20, 2026

ADC cautions Jigawa government against unregulated mining

He warned that inadequate mining regulations could provide opportunities for bandits. 

African Democratic Party (ADC)
August 20, 2026

Centre receives $125,000 U.S. grant for preservation of Lejja Iron-Smelting site

Mr Hudspeth said the grant is aimed at transforming and providing digital documentation of the site. 

Brandon Hudspeth, Ifeanyi Ossai and others signed a document of cooperation at the National Museum, Onikan.
August 20, 2026

Tinubu urges Adeleke to promote unity, reconciliation in Osun

The president urged Mr Adeleke to focus on governance and improving the welfare of Osun residents. 

President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 20, 2026

FG distributes 27,000 gas cylinders to Akwa Ibom rural women

The NGLPP aims to get more Nigerian households to use clean cooking gas. 

Gas cylinders
August 20, 2026

41 dead in Sokoto boat mishap, 11 rescued: NIWA

The agency said the boat was carrying about 82 people, including the community leader, en route to a rice farm for harvest.

National Inland waterways Authority (NIWA)
August 20, 2026

NDDC plans investment in tourism to reduce oil dependence

Mr Ogbuku said the NDDC would support a three-year strategic programme to transform Bonny Island and the Niger Delta region into a globally competitive tourism destination.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
August 20, 2026

Gov. Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, three advisers, 1,000 aides

This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 20, 2026

Niger LG boss disburses N22 million to 1,100 women traders

Mr Jibril said the initiative demonstrated his administration’s commitment to supporting women at the grassroots.

Niger State
August 20, 2026

Tech expert advocates homegrown solutions to local challenges

Mr Abrahams said Nigeria could learn from countries such as India and Singapore.

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