Monday, October 19, 2026

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October 19, 2026

17 Bauchi residents nabbed for attempted murder

The police command in Bauchi arrested 17 suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, house trespass and attempted murder.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
October 19, 2026

Gov Sani settles 10-year land dispute, communities get alternative plots, farmland, free fertiliser

Governor Uba Sani has vowed that no community will be rendered homeless in Kaduna because his administration believes in human dignity and the sanctity of life.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 19, 2026

Abbas empowers Zaria youths, women with vehicles, motorcycles

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has distributed empowerment materials, including vehicles and motorcycles, to youths and women in Zaria.

Tajudeen Abbas
October 19, 2026

Nigeria’s rural electricity programme powers five million people, creates 5,000 jobs: UN

UN has highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme as a successful example of expanding electricity access through targeted subsidies and private investment.

Broadstreet Lagos
October 19, 2026

Nigerians urged to promote culture to foster national cohesion

The speaker of the Nasarawa assembly has urged Nigerians to protect, promote, and sustain their cultural heritage to foster national cohesion, peace, and tolerance.

The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau.
October 19, 2026

Nupe, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba showcase heritage in Niger

Ethnic groups in Niger showcased their rich cultural heritage at the second edition of ‘Rep Your Tribe’, an event aimed at promoting cultural diversity.

October 19, 2026

Tinubu targeting two million votes in Osun, Yari tells Ooni

Mr Yari said the APC was targeting up to two million voters in Osun. Records from the August 15 governorship poll showed 2,339,233 registered voters, but only one million voted.

October 18, 2026

FRSC mourns Ogun sector commander

Mr Mohammed stated, “There are moments when words become inadequate to express the depth of our grief. This is one of such moments for the FRSC.”

Oludare Ogunjobi
October 18, 2026

Presidential CNG initiative inaugurates two private refuelling, conversion stations in Kano

Mr Ahmed stated, “The future belongs to cheaper energy sources for transportation.”

The inaugurated CNG conversion stations in Kano State.
October 18, 2026

Police rescue Catholic priest, five other kidnap victims in Benue

The PPRO said that the victims were rescued on Sunday evening by security agents.

Armed policemen.