Monday, October 19, 2026

States

October 18, 2026

Speaker Abbas inaugurates projects in Kaduna LG

Mr Abbas said the interventions were designed to strengthen education, healthcare, infrastructure and community development in his constituency.

Tajudeen Abbas
October 18, 2026

Lagos traders, consumers lament losses from spoilt fruits, vegetables

Traders and consumers called for improved transportation, better storage, and affordable preservation facilities to reduce waste.

Spoilt fruit and vegetables
October 18, 2026

Katsina health workers suspend seven-day warning strike

The suspension, which took effect at midnight on October 18, followed a meeting between the association and Mr Radda on October 16.

Dikko Radda
October 18, 2026

Ogun police detain four officers over alleged assault on young man

The detention follows a viral video of the officers, accompanied by a civilian, pinning and handcuffing the young man.

Detained officers
October 18, 2026

NDLEA seizes ₦7 billion worth of tramadol at Lagos port, arrests octogenarian

Mr Babafemi stated that the raid included the arrest of dozens of suspects, including an 85-year-old grandmother.

NDLEA
October 18, 2026

Lagos task force nabs dismissed operative for impersonation, extortion

Mr Akerele said the suspect was detained at Oshodi bus stop after a viral video of his apprehension circulated.

Lagos State Task Force
October 18, 2026

LAWMA deploys 25 trucks to clear waste in Oshodi

Mr Suleiman said the deployment involved 25 trucks, supported by a working floor that could accommodate four at a time.

LAWMA clearing waste in Oshodi
October 18, 2026

Alleged cultists celebrate at Rivers police outpost they renovated; CP sanctions DPO

The police commissioner has ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Abuloma police division
October 18, 2026

Lagos water network serves only 1.03% of 20 million residents: LWC

Mr Anifowoshe said the corporation had an installed water production capacity of about 210 million gallons per day (MGD).

Residents fetching water from taps
October 18, 2026

Kebbi governor’s aide empowers 400 residents in Zuru

Beneficiaries were given cash ranging from N10,000 to N20,000.