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States

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
October 11, 2026

Army arrests suspected terrorist leader, rescues 26 human trafficking victims

The report revealed that the operations also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke
October 11, 2026

Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Oyo

Police said the incident occurred on Thursday at about 9:15 p.m.

October 11, 2026

Enugu CP orders probe into alleged shooting at NDC secretariat

The police said the alleged shooting took place on Saturday, October 10, at about 2:30 p.m.

Armed cops in Kaduna
October 11, 2026

Ijebu chief imam cautions worshippers against immodest dressing, hairstyles during prayers

The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo, has urged worshippers to avoid indecent dressing, particularly dreadlocks, plaited hairstyles, earrings and tattoos among men, during congregational

Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo
October 11, 2026

Niger Delta group endorses Tinubu for second term, demands 25% oil derivation

Mr Udoh said Nigeria’s history was intertwined with oil exploration in the Niger Delta.

President Bola Tinubu
October 11, 2026

NDC urges calm over omission of Kano governorship candidate from INEC list

The party said that Mr Abdussalam-Gwarzo had fulfilled all the requirements for the election.

Aminu Abdussalam-Gwarzo
October 11, 2026

Ododo urges Kogi Christian leaders to promote unity, peace

The governor commended CAN for 50 years of faith, worship, unity and service to humanity.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
October 10, 2026

Lagos targets 3,000MW electricity supply by March 2027

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the initiative is part of efforts to end blackouts and build a 24-hour power economy in the state.

Power Grid
October 10, 2026

Turkish Airlines increases Lagos flights from seven to 10 weekly

The statement added that the increase was aimed at meeting the growing travel demand between Nigeria and Türkiye.

TURKISH AIRLINES