Wednesday, September 9, 2026

States

September 8, 2026

NDLEA seized 5356.7kg of illicit drugs, nabbed 59 Ondo suspects in two months: Commander

Mr Folayemi said the command would continue to identify and dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit drug trade.

NDLEA seize 5356.7kg of illicit drugs
September 8, 2026

Governor Alia’s senseless thugs stopped me from paying condolence visit to Benue community: Obi

Thugs on Tuesday blocked the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for 2027, from entering a Benue community.

Peter Obi and Gov Alia
September 8, 2026
Peter Onwubuariri
September 8, 2026

Suspected drug peddler nabbed in Delta, illicit drugs recovered

The commissioner urged members of the public to provide useful information that could assist the police in preventing and fighting crime across the state.

Armed policemen
September 8, 2026

Kaduna govt harps on partnership between boards, management

The Kaduna government has said governing boards should provide policy direction and oversight but not dabble in the day-to-day administration of their institutions.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 8, 2026

Foundation rallies 10 cities for childhood cancer awareness walk

The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation says it will mobilise participants across 10 cities in Nigeria and the UK for its 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk.

Cancer awareness walk
September 8, 2026

Multibillion-naira property salvaged from blaze in Kano: Firefighters

The Federal Fire Service says it salvaged a property worth N5.34 billion from three blazes recorded in Kano in August.

House on fire in Kano
September 8, 2026

Niger Delta ex-activist seeks grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu

A former Niger Delta activist, Endurance Amagbein, has restated the need for grassroots mobilisation for Mr Tinubu of the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

President Bola Tinubu
September 8, 2026

Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Pulka, Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Pulka, Gwoza council area of Borno.

Troops
September 8, 2026

Agege LG boss seeks sustained investment in literacy

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, chairman of the Agege council, on Tuesday called for sustained investment in literacy as the world marks the 60th International Literacy Day.

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa