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States

June 8, 2026

2027: Lagos APC names Damilola Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s running mate

Mrs Sonayon-James currently serves as the state deputy woman leader of the APC.

Damilola Sonayon-James
June 8, 2026

Patients’ caregivers demand infrastructure upgrade, more staff in Kano general hospitals

They also stressed the need to ensure a constant supply of water and electricity in the facilities.

Aminu Kano Teaching hospital
June 8, 2026

Police arrest eight foreign nationals over alleged fake kidnapping in Ogun

“The purported victim was also found to have actively participated in the orchestration of the fake abduction,” the command said.

Police
June 8, 2026

Oyo demolishes building kidnappers of Adelabu’s sister, nephews used as hideout 

The government noted that the demolition foregrounded its resolution to tackle insecurity and frustrate criminal gangs operating in the state. 

Oyo demolish building
June 8, 2026

Akwa Ibom, Cross River deploy preventive measures against flood, erosion

Stakeholders have said that intensive preventive measures are in place to contain flooding, save lives and property, and prevent further erosion in both states.

June 8, 2026

Cross River govt, NUT disagree over existence of 4,000 ghost workers

The Cross River government and the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers on Monday disagreed over the alleged existence of 4,000 ghost workers.

Technical teachers in North-West
June 8, 2026

Residents decry shortage of doctors, infrastructure in Taraba hospitals

Residents of Taraba have decried the shortage of qualified doctors and the infrastructure deficit in general hospitals across the state.

June 8, 2026

Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC, accuses party of disrespect

“As I stated in my letter to the leadership of the party, when disrespect is the only dish served, then one should leave the table,” Iyabo Obasanjo said.

June 8, 2026

Physicists hold key to flood prediction, climate resilience, says expert

Mr Okedeyi, the provost of the Postgraduate College at the Lagos State University of Education, said this in an interview in Lagos.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
June 8, 2026

Unvaccinated stray dogs pose rabies threat, expert warns

Mr Ngulukun, a veterinary expert, said on Sunday in Abuja, that the presence of unvaccinated dogs in public spaces remained a major public health risk requiring urgent attention.

Dog