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States

August 31, 2026

Police arrest 19-year-old for attempted robbery in Katsina

The police command in Katsina says it arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Kofar Sauri. The suspect, Aliyu Sani, was accused of robbery and impersonation.

Recovered toy pistol
August 31, 2026

Committee to develop people-centred blueprint for Gov Yusuf’s second term

The Abba Kabir-Yusuf Campaign Blueprint Development Committee has pledged to produce an inclusive, people-centred policy document for the Kano governorship election in 2027.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 31, 2026

Three persons killed, five injured in Chiromawa bandit attack

Three people have been killed and five others injured when suspected bandits attacked the Chiromawa community in Garun Mallam council area of Kano on Saturday.

Bandits with RPG
August 31, 2026

Bandits kill six people in Sokoto

At least six people were killed and others injured in Gandi village of Rabah council area of Sokoto following a bandit attack on farmers.

Bandits
August 31, 2026

Oxygen cylinders recovered as NRC, NSCDC foil railway vandalism attempt in Osun

While commending the security operatives for their timely response, Mr Opeifa explained that railway infrastructure is a critical national asset.

Kano-Daura rail project
August 31, 2026

Gov Adeleke’s campaign hails Oyebamiji for accepting defeat

The Imole Campaign Council hailed APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, for accepting the election outcome and congratulating Mr Adeleke on his victory at the polls.

Ademola Adeleke and Oyebamiji
August 31, 2026

Borno governor rewards Qur’anic graduates with N46 million

Governor Babagana Zulum has awarded N1 million each to 30 graduating students who memorised the Qur’an.

Governor Babagana Zulum
August 31, 2026

Gov Mutfwang declares ‘Hisbah’ activities illegal in Plateau

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of any group operating under the guise of Hisbah illegal in Plateau.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
August 30, 2026

15 suspected ISWAP collaborators nabbed, several terrorists killed in North-East military operations 

The report indicated that troops received the surrender of a suspected female ISWAP member and her two children at Mafa in Borno State.

August 30, 2026