Wednesday, October 28, 2026

States

August 17, 2026

55% of Kano’s 1,557 projects completed: Commissioner

The Kano government says it has completed 867 of the 1,557 projects executed by Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration since its inception.

Governor Abba Yusuf
August 17, 2026

‘I hereby endorse Tinubu for second term in 2027 presidential election,’ Gov Adeleke declares

“My support is just based on the fact that he is a Yoruba man and he’s from the South-West…I will go all out for President Tinubu in 2027,” said Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ademola Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Gov Idris drops Abubakar-Tafida, picks ex-finance commissioner as running mate

Governor Nasir Idris has replaced his deputy, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, with ex-finance commissioner Ibrahim Muhammad-Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.

Governor Nasir Idris
August 17, 2026

14 kidnap victims rescued in Kogi, Plateau operations: Army

The troops had launched a search-and-rescue operation after the victims were kidnapped on Tuesday.

Troops with rescued victims
August 17, 2026

19-year-old girl under pressure to start having children allegedly steals newborn baby

According to the police, the suspect was under pressure to have a child, as some of her peers had already given birth.

19-year-old girl under pressure to start having children allegedly steals newborn baby
August 17, 2026

Makinde congratulates Adeleke, urges INEC to conduct credible 2027 elections

The off-cycle election is a litmus test for the 2027 general election, according to Mr Makinde, who urged the commission not to let Nigerians down in 2027.

Makinde congratulates Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Wike-sanctioned Rainbow coalition pledges inclusive Rivers reconciliation

The reconciliation efforts aim to restore political harmony among stakeholders while fostering unity, progress and development across Rivers.

Fubara speaking with Wike
August 17, 2026

Osun Account Freeze: Gov Adeleke withdraws suit against EFCC after Tinubu’s intervention

“I have instructed my attorney general to drop it (lawsuit against EFCC). Mr President has done well. He called me. What more do I want? He has waded in,” Mr Adeleke said.

Adeleke shaking hands with Tinubu
August 16, 2026

Police arrest Kogi man for setting wife on fire

The state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unacceptable.”

Suspect, Jacob Irewa, who allegedly attempting to set his wife ablaze in Lokoja
August 16, 2026

Police urges calm as show of force begins ahead of electioneering in Nasarawa

Mr Mohammed said the exercise was not targeted at any individual, group, political party or organisation.
Pix: Armed policemen in Nasarawa State.

FCT policemen