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States

August 12, 2026

Teenager drowns in Kano pond

The Kano State Fire Service says 18-year-old Abdullahi Aminu drowned after falling into a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta council area.

Body bag
August 12, 2026

Osun Election 2026: Residents fear voter apathy amid deadly violence

Osun residents have expressed concern over rising political violence and killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Voters
August 12, 2026

Ebonyi assembly passes bill regulating rents, agents’ fees, scrap trade

The Ebonyi House of Assembly has passed into law a bill regulating scrap trade, house rents, and estate agent fees to curb exploitation and vandalism.

August 12, 2026

Group decries alleged political marginalisation of Bayelsa East, Yenagoa

The Bayelsa Rescue Movement, a socio-political group, has decried alleged political marginalisation of Bayelsa East senatorial district and parts of Yenagoa council area.

Governor Douye Diri and Bayelsa Rescue Movement
August 12, 2026

Kano pilgrims board announces N7 million as 2027 hajj fare

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7 million as the final hajj fare for intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims
August 12, 2026

Kebbi to partner NIPSS as Gov Idris promises aid

Governor Nasir Idris has promised to assist the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, in security and cultural heritage matters.

August 12, 2026

Anambra alleged drug dealers nabbed in Obosi: Police

Police recovered ₦598,400 in cash during the operation carried out by operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu.

August 11, 2026

Audit stolen PVCs before Osun governorship poll, Yiaga Africa tells INEC

Yiaga Africa said the disruption of PVC distribution and theft of voting materials posed a direct risk to the voting rights of affected residents in the state.

Yiaga Africa
August 11, 2026

NEMA, UNICEF strengthen emergency response in Gombe

NEMA and UNICEF strengthened emergency response through community engagement training in Gombe.

NEMA/UNICEF
August 11, 2026
Francis Fadahunsi