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States

July 20, 2026

Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger intensify preparation after flood warnings

The measures include the construction of drainage infrastructure, activation of emergency operations centres, and public sensitisation campaigns.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
July 20, 2026

Four killed in Sokoto rainstorm

According to NEMA, many homes and critical public infrastructure, including one primary school and one hospital, were damaged.

Sokoto State government logo
July 20, 2026

Man seeks court order for access to two-year-old son

The judge adjourned the case until August 11 for mention.

Court room
July 20, 2026

Police foil cult initiation in Delta, recover firearms

The police spokesman said recovered exhibits included one pump-action gun, one cut-to-size double-barrelled gun, seven live cartridges and two expended cartridges.

Bright Edafe
July 20, 2026

Court dismisses Ned Nwoko’s suit challenging Okowa’s candidacy for Delta North senatorial district

The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected Mr Nwoko’s suit seeking to void Mr Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North senatorial district.

Ifeanyi Okowa And Ned Nwoko
July 20, 2026

Troops arrest suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno

Mr Goni said troops recovered 202 cartons of herbicides, one jerrycan containing suspected acid, and one Starlink wireless internet communication system, among other items.

July 20, 2026

My administration remains focused on service, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to serving the people in Benue.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
July 20, 2026

FRSC cracks down on drivers, arrests 58 offenders for overloading

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it arrested 58 offenders since beginning its ‘War Against Overloading’ campaign in Gombe.

FRSC marshals and overloaded vehicle
July 20, 2026

Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages

The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.

Kano governor
July 20, 2026

Police say Ondo-Lagos armed robbery syndicate nabbed

The police command in Ondo state on Monday said it arrested three interstate armed robbery syndicates and recovered AK-47 rifles, Beretta pistols and other items.

Armed policemen