Wednesday, August 19, 2026

States

August 19, 2026

Katsina govt, UNICEF revive 450 learning hubs for children

UNICEF focal person at the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Maijiadda Kai-Kai, disclosed this on Tuesday in Katsina.

Learning hub
August 19, 2026

NDLEA raids black spots, seize 1.28kg of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it dismantled three high-risk drug black spots in Kazaure council area.

NDLEA operatives
August 19, 2026

Niger govt unveils N100 million CEmONC equipment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

Niger government has inaugurated N100 million worth of CEmONC equipment at selected general hospitals across the state to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.

Niger hospital
August 18, 2026

14 kidnap victims rescued in Katsina

Troops rescued six males and eight females abducted in Katsina State.

victims rescued in Katsina
August 18, 2026

Police arrest suspected transformer vandal in Enugu

Police said the suspect was found unconscious with various degrees of injuries.

Nnaji Chidiebere
August 18, 2026

Gov Alia nominates six new commissioners, seeks Benue assembly’s approval

The governor said the nominations were intended to strengthen the state executive council by filling existing vacancies and replacing outgoing members.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
August 18, 2026

Police arrest five suspects in Benue, recover two motorcycles

The Benue State police command arrested five suspects who specialised in stealing motorcycles and motor vehicles.

recover two motorcycles
August 18, 2026

Lagos APC targets three million votes for Tinubu in 2027

Mr Ojelabi said the party’s performance in the 2023 presidential election was disappointing, and urged members to use the 2027 election to redeem its image.

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August 18, 2026

Remi Tinubu inaugurates national community food bank for South-West

She said the programme is a deliberate, sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households nationwide.

Remi Tinubu
August 18, 2026

I would have delivered Osun to Tinubu even if people voted against APC: Wike

Mr Wike insisted the outcome of the election would have been different if he had been on the federal government team that went to Osun State.

Bola Tinubu in a jolly mood with Wike.