Tuesday, October 20, 2026

States

October 12, 2026

PHED blames higher electricity bills on feeder upgrades

The PHED official said some customers were experiencing higher tariffs following the migration of their feeders to Band A.

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)
October 12, 2026

Adamawa commends FG on pilot ranching programme

Mr Lamurde said the state government had allocated about 9,000 hectares of land to the federal government for the ranching project.

October 12, 2026

Only one female candidate in Kaduna governorship race

The final list of the 2027 Kaduna governorship election shows only one female candidate among the 16 contestants.

Young Progressives Party
October 12, 2026

Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai says it killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, including a commander, in an airstrike on Badu village.

Guzamala area of Borno
October 12, 2026

Three alleged kidnappers killed, hostage freed in Edo: Police

The police command in Edo says it freed a hostage and killed three alleged kidnappers during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo council area.

Armed cops in Kaduna
October 12, 2026

Police nab four alleged vehicle thieves in Kano

The police command in Kano has arrested four suspects in possession of three stolen vehicles during an operation on Thursday and Friday.

October 12, 2026

Uche Nnaji drops forged NYSC certificate, submits only WAEC result to INEC for governorship election

Mr Nnaji’s corruption trial will resume on October 26 as the ICPC seeks his conviction for forging his NYSC and UNN degree certificates.

Uche Nnaji
October 12, 2026

Sokoto govt donates N38 million, grains to families of fallen heroes

The Sokoto government donated N38.25 million and bags of grains to the families of 24 fallen soldiers and 57 injured personnel in recognition of their sacrifices in service.

The Sokoto government donated N38.25 million and bags of grains to the families
October 11, 2026

Otti advises Abia residents to reject election-season politicians’ promises

The bishop thanked God for giving Abia the opportunity to be governed by Mr Otti.

Alex Otti
October 11, 2026

Environmentalists seek probe into Bayelsa, Rivers tremors

A fruit seller, Benita Douglas, said the vibration broke another trader’s table.