Tuesday, October 20, 2026

States

October 8, 2026

Outage: TCN announces two-day power maintenance in Ogun communities

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a two-day preventive maintenance exercise at the Ijebu-Ode Transmission Substation in Ogun.

Candle in darkness
October 8, 2026

Kano governor reconciles Barau, Bichi ahead of 2027 elections

Governor Abba Yusuf has reconciled Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and House of Representatives member Abubakar Bichi ahead of the 2027 elections.

Governor Abba Yusuf, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Abubakar Bichi
October 8, 2026

World ‌‍‌Sight Day: Kaduna govt targets 1,000 residents for eye treatment

The Kaduna government says it has targeted 1,000 vision-impaired persons for free eye care services.

Patient receiving eye treatment in Kaduna
October 8, 2026

Tinubu’s door-to-door movement suspends campaign over plane crash

The President Bola Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement has suspended its campaign activities for one week following the killing of military operatives in an aircraft crash.

Tinubu in APC dress
October 8, 2026

Gov Mbah appoints Richard Agu as transport commissioner

Mr Ozor resigned after an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission probe into embezzlement of billions of naira.

Peter Mbah
October 8, 2026

Aguleri-Anam Violence: Soludo orders ceasefire, sets up inquiry commission 

On Friday, the Anambra government ordered the closure of Otuocha Market after a clash between Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam communities, which resulted in five deaths.

stakeholders meeting
October 8, 2026

Kebbi: ADC reps, state assembly candidates defect to APC 

Welcoming the defectors at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday, Mr Idris described their action as a very wise decision.

October 8, 2026

Truckers shut down Bida roads over deplorable Bida-Agaie-Lapai route

Heavy-duty vehicle drivers have blocked all major entry roads into Bida, Niger, in protest against the deplorable condition of the Bida-Agaie-Lapai route.

Trucks
October 8, 2026

Gov Makinde relieved as kidnapped corpers regain freedom in Imo

The Oyo government has expressed relief over the release of corps members from the state who were kidnapped in Imo, describing their freedom as a welcome development.

Seyi Makinde
October 7, 2026

Ondo assembly seeks faster C of O processing to boost investment 

The committee’s chairman, Abiola Oladapo, said efficient land administration was critical to creating an enabling environment for businesses.

Ondo State House of Assembly