Saturday, July 11, 2026

States

July 11, 2026

One dies, seven injured as Gombe assembly complex collapses

Mr Danladi quoted Mr Yahaya as saying appropriate measures would be taken in line with the outcome of the investigation and applicable standards.

Collapsed Gombe assembly complex
July 11, 2026

ACF hails 19 northern governors for creating regional security trust fund  

The chairman urged northern governors to sustain the political will behind the initiative

ACF
July 10, 2026

Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration

Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.

Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA)
July 10, 2026

Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano

The PRO attributed the collapse to the use of poor and substandard building materials.

Collapsed building
July 10, 2026

No school abduction in Oyo for years until hours after I declared for presidency: Makinde

Mr Makinde slammed critics who said it was his responsibility to secure the release of the abducted victims in the state.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
July 10, 2026

Rehabilitation of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers our priority: Makinde

Mr Makinde commended the security personnel for the rescue of the pupils and teachers, who had been held captive since May 15.

Seyi Makinde
July 10, 2026

Police arrest three suspected cultists in Abia

The police spokesperson, Maureen Chioma Chinaka, said the operation followed actionable intelligence about a planned cult gathering.

Suspected Abia cultists
July 10, 2026

Tinubu lauds rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers; vows justice for victims

Mr Tinubu vowed to get justice for the victims, including the mathematics teacher, murdered while in captivity.

President Bola Tinubu
July 10, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Eight suspects arrested, several killed, presidency says

The presidential aide noted that the victims were rescued without any concessions to the perpetrators.

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
July 10, 2026

Vandalism of national assets attracts 25-year jail term, NSCDC warns

The NSCDC commandant explained that vandalising national assets affects national security, the economy, and human lives.

Vandalised telecom facility