Monday, October 19, 2026

States

October 19, 2026

Tinubu targeting two million votes in Osun, Yari tells Ooni

Mr Yari said the APC was targeting up to two million voters in Osun. Records from the August 15 governorship poll showed 2,339,233 registered voters, but only one million voted.

October 18, 2026

FRSC mourns Ogun sector commander

Mr Mohammed stated, “There are moments when words become inadequate to express the depth of our grief. This is one of such moments for the FRSC.”

Oludare Ogunjobi
October 18, 2026

Presidential CNG initiative inaugurates two private refuelling, conversion stations in Kano

Mr Ahmed stated, “The future belongs to cheaper energy sources for transportation.”

The inaugurated CNG conversion stations in Kano State.
October 18, 2026

Police rescue Catholic priest, five other kidnap victims in Benue

The PPRO said that the victims were rescued on Sunday evening by security agents.

Armed policemen.
October 18, 2026
Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu.
October 18, 2026

Kano will lead other northern states to secure victory for Tinubu in 2027, says Gov. Yusuf

Mr Yusuf said the North had confidence in Mr Tinubu and remained committed to supporting his second-term ambition.

Governor Abba Yusuf
October 18, 2026

Cross River targets N19 billion revenue from 2026 carnival

Mr Otu noted that the government was repositioning the festival as a major economic asset.

Governor Bassey Otu
October 18, 2026

Speaker Abbas inaugurates projects in Kaduna LG

Mr Abbas said the interventions were designed to strengthen education, healthcare, infrastructure and community development in his constituency.

Tajudeen Abbas
October 18, 2026

Lagos traders, consumers lament losses from spoilt fruits, vegetables

Traders and consumers called for improved transportation, better storage, and affordable preservation facilities to reduce waste.

Spoilt fruit and vegetables
October 18, 2026

Katsina health workers suspend seven-day warning strike

The suspension, which took effect at midnight on October 18, followed a meeting between the association and Mr Radda on October 16.

Dikko Radda