Monday, October 19, 2026

States

October 19, 2026

Ogun NMA proposes 10-point healthcare agenda for incoming govt

The NMA chairman urged the incoming administration to implement a comprehensive policy to address staffing shortages and remuneration.

Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
October 19, 2026

Former Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71

Mr Uduaghan served two terms as the governor of the oil-rich state from 2007 to 2015.

Emmanuel Uduaghan
October 19, 2026

Bauchi farmers lament losses as suspected rice blast cuts yields

The farmers said the situation had exposed them to losses and made the trade less attractive.

Rice farm
October 19, 2026

Sultan ‌‍Foundation trains 334 RI service providers to improve vaccine coverage

The Sultan Foundation concluded onboarding 334 routine immunisation service providers and called for stronger action to tackle the zero-dose challenge in Zamfara.

Sultan Foundation
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.