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States

October 11, 2026

Previously convicted 83-year-old grandma arrested over drug dealing in Abia

The NDLEA said the suspect was re-arrested following credible intelligence indicating that she ran a notorious drug joint.

NDLEA agents
October 11, 2026

NPA moves to decongest Apapa port corridors

The port manager called for stronger stakeholder collaboration to address congestion.

Apapa port (Credit: Stears)
October 11, 2026

Articulated vehicles block Makurdi-Lafia Highway after clash with immigration officers

The situation left locals and travellers passing through Makurdi stranded.

Articulated vehicles
October 11, 2026

Large consignments of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Kano, five other states: NDLEA

NDLEA said in a statement that the states were Lagos, Taraba, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Cross River and Ondo.

NDLEA
October 11, 2026

Adamawa govt to dualise Girei-Yola Road to curb crashes

The commissioner said the dualisation of the road was among other measures the government planned to curb frequent crashes.

ROAD CRASH
October 11, 2026

Matawalle donates car, 10 motorcycles to APC support groups in Zamfara

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has donated a car and 10 motorcycles to the All Progressives Congress (APC) support groups led by Salisu Dawa to support APC campaigns in Zamfara

Governor Bello Matawalle 4
October 11, 2026

670 road crash victims rescued in nine months in Lagos: LASTMA 

Mr Bakare-Oki said LASTMA operatives were routinely deployed to crash scenes to assess situations, rescue victims, and divert traffic.

LASTMA attending road crash
October 11, 2026

Rice price drop brings relief to some Lagos consumers, hikes hit others

Traders and consumers, who spoke to journalists in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, reported mixed price movements across markets.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
October 11, 2026

Ladi Adebutu assures supporters of contesting 2027 election, says APC influenced INEC omission

INEC removed the name of Mr Adebutu from its final list of governorship candidates published on Saturday.

Oladipupo Adebutu
October 11, 2026

2027: 241 candidates to contest 36 positions in Cross River

According to INEC’s final list of candidates, eight candidates are vying for the governorship seat.

Cross River state map