Wednesday, October 28, 2026

States

August 19, 2026

Osun: INEC presents certificate of return to Gov. Adeleke, deputy

The governor called on those who contested the election against him to join him in moving the state forward.

Adeleke and his deputy with the certificate.
August 19, 2026

Soldiers rescue 14 kidnap victims, nab 16 suspects in Katsina operation

The military said the achievements were recorded during operations conducted between August 17 and 18.

August 19, 2026
Scale of justice.
August 19, 2026

Niger: Gov Bago backs fight against proliferation of small arms

Governor Umar Bago says his administration will continue to support the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Small arms seizure
August 19, 2026

Strike continues until Gov Aiyedatiwa meets our demands: AAUA-ASUU

ASUU branch of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko branch, says it will continue its ongoing indefinite strike until the Ondo government meets its demands.

Ondo governor signing document
August 19, 2026

Driver sentenced to years in prison for stealing tiles

The Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a driver, Edward Isaac, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing cartons of floor tiles worth N880,000.

Cartons of tiles
August 19, 2026

Ashiru needs lesson in education funding: Kaduna Govt

For three consecutive years, Governor Uba Sani has committed about one-quarter of Kaduna State’s annual budget to education.

Isa Mohammed Ashiru and Uba Sani
August 19, 2026

Umahi warns contractors against abandoning project sites

Works minister David Umahi has directed contractors handling federal government road projects to remain fully active on their sites, warning against abandoning projects.

David Umahi
August 19, 2026

Egg sellers hail Lagos govt for Agege food hub, seeks inclusion

The Eggs Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria has commended the Lagos government for establishing the Agege Fresh Food Hub.

Agege Food Hub
August 19, 2026

Two Kaduna women nabbed for stealing deceased friend’s wrappers during mourning

Keziah Nathan, 26, and Janet Caleb, 29, were on Wednesday arraigned before the Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for stealing their late friend’s wrappers.

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