Tuesday, November 3, 2026

States

July 2, 2026

Ibadan woman, 49, arraigned over alleged theft of items worth N1.5 million

Mr Owolabi said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.

Court room
July 2, 2026

Fintiri confident of NSCDC’s capacity to maintain peace, security

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed confidence in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’s capacity to maintain peace and security in Adamawa.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
July 2, 2026

NUC approves unbundling of UNN mass comm programme

The statement said the approval was conveyed to it in a circular dated June 19, 2026.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
July 2, 2026

Three alleged cultists arrested for murder of Kwara poly student

Kwara police command has arrested three suspects linked to the abduction and subsequent murder of a student, Sadiq Olaniyi.

Eiye Confraternity
July 2, 2026

Troops arrest alleged criminal armourer in Imo

The army reaffirmed its commitment to sustain aggressive operations against criminal elements that threaten national security and economic assets.

Nigerian Troops
July 2, 2026

Kano launches police duty solicitor scheme to strengthen justice system

The Kano government has commenced the implementation of the police duty solicitor scheme to strengthen criminal justice administration.

Kano governor
July 2, 2026

Jos: Bandits, soldiers in gunfight at NIPSS, one killed

Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace killed a suspected bandit and recovered a stolen rifle.

July 2, 2026

Safe School Initiative: Progress in Kogi, gaps in Niger, praise in Nasarawa

A survey on the implementation of the federal government’s Safe School Initiative in Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa has revealed mixed outcomes.

Schoolchildren in public school
July 2, 2026

Flooding: Bayelsa govt begins campaign against blockade of drains

The Bayelsa government and the Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Rural Development have begun a campaign against the blockade of natural water channels.

Flood: Jigawa
July 2, 2026

Niger: Eighteen people killed in violent dispute over land

The police command in Niger confirmed the killing of 18 people following a land dispute in the Angwan-Baago community, Katako district in the Rafi council area.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago