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States

June 8, 2026

Benue: Gov. Alia signs bill to generate, transmit electricity

The governor described the law as a major step towards unlocking the state’s economic potential.

Hyacinth Alia.
June 8, 2026

Terrorists say they want fellow criminals in prison released before freeing Oyo schoolchildren: Kidnapped Principal

On May 17, the terrorists released a video, showing them beheading one of the abductees.

Abducted female principal
June 8, 2026

Borno police rescue abducted six-year-old boy, arrest suspect

“Preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after the child’s disappearance, the suspect contacted the parents and demanded ₦200,000 for the child’s release,” he said.

police
June 8, 2026

Police kill three suspected bandits in Zamfara 

Mr Abubakar said several others escaped into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds.

Police officers on election duty used to illustrate the story
June 8, 2026

Family sponsors cataract surgery for 60 Ijebu indigenes in Ibadan

He said the initiative was an extension of a medical outreach held in Ijebu-Ode on May 17.

A doctor/optometrist examining a patient’s eye.
June 8, 2026

Police nab Akwa Ibom resident over false bandit alarm

“The Command wishes to assure the good people of Akwa Ibom State that there is no cause for alarm,” he said.

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June 8, 2026

Shari’a court dissolves two-year property transaction, grants co-owner right of first purchase

The complainant had filed a suit against her brother, who inherited their late parent’s house together with her, for selling a room belonging to him without her knowledge.

Courtroom
June 8, 2026

Calabar residents decry high cost of cooking gas

He said the price of gas had been steadily increasing over the past three weeks.

Gas cylinders
June 8, 2026

Anambra first lady urges safe food handling

According to Mrs Soludo, food safety remains a critical component of healthy living and should receive greater attention from households, food vendors and other stakeholders.

Nonye Soludo