Monday, November 2, 2026

States

July 8, 2026

Kaduna to procure 120,000 bags of fertiliser, construct 11 roads in Zaria

Kaduna State Executive Council approved the procurement of 6,000 metric tons of fertiliser, which translates to 120,000 bags of the farm input, to support smallholder farmers.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 8, 2026

Alleged kidnappers shot dead in Akure, police say

The police command in Ondo state says two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun duel with operatives along the Akure–Owo Expressway in Ilu-Abo, Akure North council area.

Armed cops
July 8, 2026

U.S. defence official convicted for helping Nigeria-based scammers launder millions of dollars

Mr Marcus is scheduled to be sentenced on October 16 and faces a maximum possible term of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

FBI agents, stash of dollars
July 8, 2026

Two suspects in Oyo-Iwo Expressway armed robbery nabbed: Police

The police command in Oyo state said it has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a firearm linked to a robbery along the Oyo-Iwo Expressway in Afijio.

Two suspects in Oyo-Iwo Expressway
July 8, 2026

Enugu: Police impound 195 vehicles for registration, number plate violations

The police command in Enugu has impounded 195 vehicles for registration and number plate violations.

police commissioner, Mamman Giwa,
July 8, 2026

Nwifuru enrols 200 people with sickle cell disease in Ebonyi health insurance scheme

The Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation has enrolled 200 people with sickle cell disease in the state’s health insurance scheme.

Mrs Nwifuru
July 8, 2026

Tinubu building 100 housing units per LGA for vulnerable Nigerians, says aide

The presidential aide said the project was already underway and designed to provide succour to vulnerable Nigerians.

Renewed Hope housing
July 8, 2026

Kano emerges Nigeria’s top state in BHCPF enrolment for Q1 2026

Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing agency in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund enrolment.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
July 8, 2026

Disability commission urges Nigerians to treat PWDs with dignity

The Enugu State Disability Commission has appealed to members of the public to treat persons with disabilities with dignity, humanity and care.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
July 7, 2026

Troops kill terrorist commander, foil attacks in Zamfara, Katsina

Troops killed a notorious terrorist commander and foiled attacks in two states.

Troops