Wednesday, October 28, 2026

States

August 20, 2026

Gov Otu orders release of his administration’s critic, urges constructive criticism

Mr Odama was arrested on August 12 and imprisoned for criticising the governor for refusing to redeploy the commissioner for sports, whom, he said, was not performing.

Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate release of Dennis Odama
August 20, 2026

BON hails INEC, calls for prosecution of Osun election offenders

The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria called for the immediate prosecution of all those found to have committed electoral crimes during the Osun governorship election.

Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem Salaam
August 20, 2026

Ohanaeze Ndigbo approves bursary for 200 students studying Igbo language

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has approved academic bursaries for 200 students studying Igbo in universities across Nigeria.

Ohanaeze members
August 20, 2026

FAAN clarifies ban on Bolt, Uber at Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has not imposed a blanket ban on e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt at the nation’s airports.

Uber, Bolt
August 20, 2026

Ondo man allegedly kills 77-year-old farmer

The police command in Ondo has arrested a middle-aged man, Omowole Ikulala, for killing a 77-year-old farmer, Boboye Iwasanmi, in the Okitipupa council area.

August 20, 2026

Kano LG boosts surveillance with motorcycles for security operatives

The Ghari local government in Kano has distributed motorcycles to security personnel to strengthen security and surveillance in the area.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 20, 2026

Video: Gov Adeleke prostrates himself to pay homage to Davido’s dad for re-election support

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday paid homage to his elder brother and businessman, Adedeji Adeleke (Davido’s father), for the role he played in his re-election on Saturday.

Gov Adeleke prostrates himself to pay homage to Davido’s dad
August 20, 2026

El-Rufai’s request for transfer of trial to another judge rejected

Kaduna’s chief judge said there was no basis to transfer Mr El-Rufai’s case file from Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court.

El-Rufai in court
August 19, 2026

Ebonyi LG Poll: Police announce movement restriction

Ms Okafor warned that anyone found engaging in acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order would face the full weight of the law.

Ebonyi State CP Urunwa Okafor
August 19, 2026

Suspected cultists denied access to Davido at Ataoja’s palace shot 60-year-old man dead: Police 

Davido alleged that APC supporters’ violence targeting Accord Party members and sympathisers led to the death of several people in Osun.

Scene at the Ataoja's palace.