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June 19, 2026

Police begin enforcement of ban on covered, defaced number plates in Benue

The police have commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, unauthorised or defaced number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles, from Friday.

June 19, 2026

Rivers By-election: Police restrict movement in seven LGAs

The police have announced movement restrictions in seven local government areas ahead of the Rivers South-East senatorial district by-election scheduled for Saturday.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara
June 19, 2026

Under-40 Candidates: Nigerian youngsters who want to be Ekiti governor

The Not Too Young To Run Bill allows Nigeria’s youngsters to move beyond advocacy and channel their energy into challenging the system that has emasculated them for decades.

June 19, 2026

Troops destroy terrorist camps in Katsina forest, rescue hostage

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed several terrorist camps during ongoing Operation CLEAN SWEEP and rescued a kidnap victim in Katsina.

Troops in Katsina forest
June 19, 2026

Nigerian soldiers rescue 36 cows, 280 sheep, two donkeys

The military said troops deployed at a forward operating base in Kadage also rescued two women and a toddler abandoned by bandits in Igabi.

June 19, 2026

Alleged cultists Ikebe, Bufalo nabbed in Oyo town, arms seized: Police

The police command in Oyo state says it has arrested two suspected cultists and recovered firearms and ammunition.

Arrested alleged cultists Oyo town
June 19, 2026

UN pledges durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria

The UN has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advancing durable solutions for internally displaced persons.

Plateau IDPs
June 18, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: We are ready to secure governorship election, police say 

Mr Placid urged residents of Ekiti State to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights. 

Anthony Placid
June 18, 2026

Gov. Otu suspends transport levies, ticket sales imposed by agents, security operatives

Mr Otu explained that his administration intends to create a business-friendly environment. 

Governor Bassey Otu
June 18, 2026

Police raid bandit network in Kwara, nab suspect 

The police chief promised to sustain pressure on all persons involved in aiding criminality in any form.

Police officers