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States

June 16, 2026

Sokoto govt declares public holiday as Sultan declares Tuesday first Muharram 1448AH

The declaration was announced in a statement on Monday by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
June 15, 2026

Oyo police recover additional firearms, exhibits after arrest of five suspected armed robbers 

He said the interrogation of the suspects led to the recovery of additional exhibits linked to the case.

Police officers
June 15, 2026

Troops rescue wife of late General Abubakar 

He noted that bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her. 

Amina Abubakar
June 15, 2026

Makinde charges new HoS, commissioners on performance, service delivery

He said their appointments were based on competence and performance. 

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
June 15, 2026

CSOs protest in Osun, demand redeployment of commissioner of police

He said the group had lost confidence in the commissioner’s ability to provide adequate security during the election.

CP Ibrahim Gotan
June 15, 2026

Dangote to revive Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ondo

He said the proposed industrial zone would provide critical infrastructure, including power generation.

Aliko Dangote
June 15, 2026

Plateau begins construction of modern abattoir, veterinary hospital

The governor said when completed, the abattoir would process 500 cattle and 200 tonnes of poultry birds per day.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
June 15, 2026

IHRC mediates reunion of 13-year-old girl with biological mother

The state director of the commission, Maikudi Bawa, said the intervention followed years of separation between the child and her biological mother.

June 15, 2026

NEMA begins flood disaster preparedness campaign in Akwa Ibom

She urged SEMA to devise ways of taking the campaign to communities.

NEMA
June 15, 2026

Kwankwaso’s son emerges as Kano NDC running mate to Gwarzo

Mr Kwankwaso served as commissioner for Youth and Sports under Governor Abba Yusuf before resigning his appointment to join the NDC.