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July 1, 2026

Police rescue woman abducted in Ondo, recover her stolen vehicle

The police said efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal gang.

Armed policemen.
July 1, 2026

DIG orders police to intensify crackdown on bandits in Kaduna

The deputy inspector-general of police, Mohammed Abdul, has directed operatives in Kaduna to sustain offensive operations against bandits and other criminal elements.

Armed bandits
July 1, 2026

Hisbah calls on Christians to be part of Kano mass wedding

The Kano Hisbah deputy commander, Mujahideen Aminuddeen, says that the Kano mass wedding is open to both Muslims and Christians who are interested.

Kano Hisbah operatives
July 1, 2026

Bandits: Zamfara stakeholders seek multi-sector response to drug abuse

Stakeholders in Zamfara highlighted growing concerns over youth drug use and limited rehabilitation capacity.

Drug abuse
July 1, 2026

IHRC settles cooperative dispute through mediation in Kaduna

A rights commission resolved a dispute arising from a cooperative agricultural support programme through mediation, in line with its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution.

IHRC settles cooperative dispute
July 1, 2026

Gov Okpebholo congratulates Pius Odubu on 69th birthday

Governor Monday Okpebholo extended warm felicitations to former Deputy Governor Pius Odubu on his 69th birthday.

Pius Odubu
July 1, 2026

2027 Elections: NDC uploads Peter Obi’s nomination particulars to INEC portal

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded the particulars of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

Peter Obi+NDC logo
July 1, 2026

APC axes Suswam, Elegbeleye, others from final list of senatorial candidates submitted to INEC

Also dropped and replaced candidates forwarded to INEC are 19 House of Representatives candidates that emerged victorious in the party’s primary elections held in May 2026.

former Governor Gabriel Suswam and Gbenga Elegbeleye
July 1, 2026

Zamfara earmarks N7 billion for 375 community projects under NG-CARES

The Zamfara government says it has earmarked N7.2 billion for development projects under the NG-CARES project in 375 communities across the state.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
July 1, 2026

Kano government targets zero maternal mortality

This follows a significant reduction in maternal mortality of about 50 per cent, from 1,206 to 570 cases over the last 18 months.

Mothers with babies