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States

July 16, 2026

Enugu suspends three monarchs, four others for alleged security breaches 

The commissioner explained that the alleged conduct was contrary to Governor Peter Mbah’s zero-tolerance policy on insecurity in Enugu State.

Governor Peter Mbah
July 16, 2026

Court frees man accused of theft after complainant’s case withdrawal

Mr Tellang said the complainant agreed to withdraw the case after the defendant paid part of the money involved.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Ogun men bag prison sentence for stealing generator

The Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, Isabo Division, on Thursday, sentenced two men to a year’s imprisonment each for stealing a generator valued at N1.1 million.

Ogun prison
July 16, 2026

Kidnap-for-ransom Togolese arrested in Kwara: Police

Police said the suspects threatened to kidnap the complainant and kill his younger brother, Musa Ismaila, if a N22 million ransom was not paid.

Cops in Kebbi
July 16, 2026

Three Ekiti residents in court over alleged assault, breach of peace

Mr Oriyomi alleged that the defendants engaged in a fight in a public place.

Court room
July 16, 2026

Two Anambra sisters arraigned for child labour

The sisters, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
July 16, 2026

Troops apprehend terrorists’ informants, logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops have apprehended suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, received the surrender of an ISWAP member and destroyed IEDs in the last 24 hours across Borno.

Troops
July 16, 2026

Museum unveils memorial sculpture to immortalise Onyeama N’Eke

The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, on Wednesday unveiled a memorial sculpture and a permanent exhibition gallery in honour of Onyeama N’Eke.

Onyeama N’Eke
July 16, 2026

Oyo Terrorists: Senate honours slain soldiers, teachers with N50 million donation

Senate president Godwill Akpabio, who gave the approval during the plenary on Wednesday, stated that each of the five bereaved families would receive N10 million.

Released Oyo hostages