Wednesday, October 21, 2026

States

October 5, 2026

Gov. Otu urges hospitality operators to protect Cross River’s image

Mr Otu said visitors might admire the state’s scenery but would remember most vividly where they ate safely or experienced poor service.

Governor Bassey Otu
October 5, 2026

Gov Soludo intervenes in Anambra communal crisis

Mr Soludo summoned an emergency peace and security meeting with key stakeholders from the affected communities for Wednesday.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
October 5, 2026

Gov Mutfwang condemns attacks on traders in Plateau

Mr Mutfwang condoled with the families and victims of the incident.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
October 5, 2026

Ex-RTEAN chair, son remanded over murder in Ekiti

Mr Oriiyomi said the deceased was abducted by the defendants over a land dispute.

Court dock
October 5, 2026

Miners’ Deaths: FG donates N250 million to families of 37 victims

Mr Shettima conveyed the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the government and people of the state over the tragedy.

Kashim Shettima
October 5, 2026

Troops rescue captives after bandits attack in Zamfara

The army said security forces have intensified operations to deny criminal elements freedom of movement.

Troops
October 5, 2026

32 people aboard crashed military helicopter in Ondo; rescue operation ongoing: Keyamo

Mr Keyamo said, “Preliminary information suggests that there were 25 passengers and seven crew members on board.”

October 5, 2026

NSCDC cautions officers against indiscipline, rights abuse in Anambra

Mr Olatunde said all operatives must operate within the corps’ standard operating procedures and in line with extant laws.

NSCDC officers
October 5, 2026

Miner’s Deaths: Shettima arrives in Minna for condolence visit

Thirty-seven miners died while in NSCDC’s custody. The survivors narrated their ordeal in the security agency’s detention cell to Peoples Gazette.

Shettima disembarking from plane
October 5, 2026

Helicopter crashes in Ondo; casualties unknown

A helicopter crashed on Monday in the Igbokoda community in Ondo State.

Ondo South