Thursday, November 5, 2026

States

June 25, 2026

Gov. Zulum orders closure of Bama camp after completion of profiling, screening of IDPs

Mr Zulum attributed the decision to the improved security situation in many communities previously affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum
June 25, 2026

Two rescued from Rivers building collapse

The police command in Rivers has confirmed that two people were rescued from the collapsed three-storey building under construction along Odili Road in Port Harcourt.

Collapsed building in Port Harcourt
June 25, 2026

LG chairman inspects Kosofe PHC, vows to tackle flooding challenge

The chairman noted that the flooding challenge had persisted for some time and required urgent attention.

Moyo Ogunlewe
June 25, 2026

Okrika: Second-hand shirt price jumps from N1,500 to N3,500; trousers, N3,000 to N6,000; jeans N2,500 to N7,000

As transport fares rise due to petrol price hikes, some second-hand clothes traders in Dutse, Jigawa, have expressed concern about low patronage amid soaring prices.

Okrika market in Jigawa
June 25, 2026

Gov Yusuf urges Kano residents to back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu
June 25, 2026

It’s insult asking Tinubu to resign; Obi opening his mouth anyhow: Gov Sule

“It’s an insult to ask President Bola Tinubu to resign. If he does, who will solve the problem? Will the deputy or the Senate president come in and do it?” said Mr Sule.

Obi with mouth open, Sule
June 25, 2026

Alleged Genocide: Tinubu deserves credit, state police will defend Nigerian Christians, says U.S. lawmaker

Mr Moore has been a thorn in the flesh of the Tinubu government, accusing it of failing to address the killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Tinubu, cops
June 25, 2026

Poor funding, governors’ abuse may cripple state police in Nigeria: Ex-CP

Mr Sule also mentioned that, apart from funding issues, the creation of state police would be prone to corruption, abuse, conflicts of interest, and a lack of uniformity.

Sule Balarabe,
June 25, 2026

TCN restores Alaoji-Owerri 132KV transmission lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Alaoji–Owerri 132kV Transmission Lines 1 and 2 have been restored to service.

Electricity power line
June 25, 2026

SPECIAL: How Oyo govt’s neglect leaves Ayegun community with empty schools, unsafe roads, blackout

For residents of Ayegun community in Ibadan, the much-talked-about gains of democracy are a distant promise as Governor Seyi Makinde seems to look away.

Ayegun Road