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States

June 2, 2026

INEC not wasting resources conducting by-elections: South-East Stakeholders

INEC will conduct by-elections in six states and off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun.

June 2, 2026

Kano: Governor Yusuf merges water, environment ministries

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has merged the Ministries of Water Resources and Environment and Climate Change into the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
June 2, 2026

APC candidate Oyebamiji confident of becoming next Osun governor in August

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence that he will win the August 15 governorship election.

Bola Oyebamiji and President Bola Tinubu
June 2, 2026

Ijaw, Urhobo stakeholders urge INEC to implement Warri delineation

INEC presented its final delineation report to stakeholders in Asaba on May 20.

Godspower Gbenekama speaking at the news conference in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South LGA, Delta
June 2, 2026

NMA threatens indefinite strike over surgeon’s kidnap, gives Otti, Uzodimma 24-hour ultimatum

The NMA warned that failure to secure Mr Aguocha’s release would result in a “total and indefinite strike” in the state starting at 8:00 a.m, Tuesday.

Alex Otti, Hope Uzodimma
June 2, 2026

Two killed, 23 passengers kidnapped by bandits in Kogi rescued: Nigerian Army

The army said two hostages were confirmed dead while five others sustained injuries during the attack.

Some rescued victims abducted by bandits on Kogi highway at Aiyegunle Bunu, Kabba-Bunu LGA on Sunday
June 1, 2026

Ondo police arrest six suspects over alleged sale of stolen vehicles

Mr Jimoh said the complainant subsequently reported the matter to the police.

Police officer
June 1, 2026

FUTO suspends academic activities amid protest over student’s death

Mr Uba directed the students to resume academic activities on June 15.

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
June 1, 2026

Police induct 565 constables in Kogi  

He congratulated the graduands on their successful training and induction.

Police
June 1, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Tinubu inherited security challenges from PDP govt, says Nuhu Ribadu 

He said the government is working to eliminate bandits and terrorists across the country.

Nuhu Ribadu