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States

May 17, 2026

Primaries: Six Benue APC Reps members allegedly loyal to SGF Akume lose re-election tickets

The lawmakers lost to candidates believed to be loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia.

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia
May 17, 2026

Fire guts eight-storey building in Kwara community

Mr Adekunle advised the public to contact emergency responders immediately at the onset of any fire outbreak.

Omodo fire outbreak
May 17, 2026

Hajj: Okpebholo tasks Edo pilgrims on good conduct in Saudi Arabia

The Amirul Hajj, Ali Sulayman, urged the pilgrims to reciprocate the government’s support with exemplary conduct in the holy land.

Edo pilgrims
May 17, 2026

“Please don’t let our abductors kill us,” Oyo principal begs FG, Makinde in viral video

The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, told the Peoples Gazette that the command was aware of the video.

Folawe Alamu
May 17, 2026

Lagos urges increased vigilance against Lassa fever

The commissioner advised residents to store food in rodent-proof containers.

Rats
May 17, 2026

Niger police arrest four suspected fraudsters, recover two vehicles

The suspects were arrested while transporting a suspected stolen Volkswagen Golf to meet a buyer. 

four suspected fraudsters
May 17, 2026

Plateau APC lawmaker Gagdi loses third-term bid in primary election

Mr Gagdi lost the primaries across the three local government areas that make up his constituency.

Yusuf Gagdi
May 17, 2026

Don’t conceal gender-based violence cases, commissioner tells Kano residents

She said silence emboldens perpetrators and denies victims access to justice.

Kano State
May 17, 2026

Group petitions EFCC over alleged misconduct by Sabon Gari ADC Reps aspirant 

The group is accusing the aspirant of financial irregularities while serving as chairman of Sabon Gari LGA.

EFCC logo
May 17, 2026

TCN, AfDB begin second phase of Alaoji–Onitsha power project 

The project involves upgrading the existing 138-kilometre, 330-kilovolt (kV) single-circuit transmission line to a 330-kV double-circuit line.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)