Thursday, September 10, 2026

States

September 2, 2026

Alleged Boko Haram terrorist killed in Yobe

“A firefight ensued, during which one terrorist was neutralised, while others fled the area with suspected gunshot wounds,” Mr Goni said.

September 2, 2026

Diphtheria kills 23 people in Plateau

At least 23 people have been killed by diphtheria outbreaks in several communities, including 143 others suspected to be infected in Jos North council area of Plateau.

Jos University Teaching Hospital
September 2, 2026

Gov Lawal mourns Emir of Zurmi

Governor Dauda Lawal on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Bello Sulaiman.

Governor Dauda Lawal
September 2, 2026

Kwara govt committed to people-focused budgeting, good governance: AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-focused budgeting and good governance.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
September 2, 2026

PDP dismisses Goronyo’s resignation, says he ceased being chairman nine months ago

The Sokoto chapter of PDP dismissed the resignation of its ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo, insisting that he ceased to be the party’s leader nine months ago.

ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo
September 2, 2026

Police arrest man for stealing 1,500 sachets of RUTF in Katsina

The police command in Katsina has arrested a man for allegedly diverting 1,500 sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food meant for malnourished children.

1,500 sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food
September 2, 2026

Kano assembly passes bill to establish economic planning, development council

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed a bill into law to establish the Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council.

Kano State House of Assembly
September 2, 2026

Two-storey building collapses in Anambra

“The building was poorly constructed. It was built without the requisite approval of the ministry,” said the Anambra government.

Collapsed building in Anambra
September 1, 2026

Katsina health workers to begin seven-day warning strike September 8

The notice, addressed to the state head of service, followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Katsina State government on August 11.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
September 1, 2026

2027: Lose ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍‌‌to opposition, get sacked, Gov. Nwifuru threatens Ebonyi LG chairmen

“Any chairman who fails to win his council will be removed from office and replaced with a councillor,” Mr Nwifuru said.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]