Saturday, August 22, 2026

States

August 6, 2026

Perpetrators of Kogi killings won’t go unpunished, says Gov. Ododo

Mr Ododo assured the grieving families that the perpetrators of the heinous acts would be apprehended and brought to justice.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
August 6, 2026

Katsina unveils family planning procurement guideline to boost maternal healthcare

Rabo Tambaya, assured the state government of the commitment of the 34 local government councils to support the initiative through budgetary allocations.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
August 6, 2026

SSS arraigns retired officer over alleged links to IPOB

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the counts when the charge was read to him.

SSS and IPOB logo
August 6, 2026

Man drags ex-wife to court over refusal to leave house after divorce

The complainant’s counsel, Hassan Sadisu, told the court that Ms Suleiman has five girls and a boy.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
August 6, 2026

City Boy Movement sacks Oyo coordinator for insulting Tinubu, son

The statement noted that the movement had appointed Adewale Oladiti as its new state coordinator.

The City Boy Movement logo.
August 6, 2026

Unemployed man arraigned for allegedly stealing two phones

The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 78 and 288 of the Penal Code Law.

Courtroom
August 6, 2026

Lagos hosts seventh Efunkoya national cadet table tennis championship

The chairman said Mr Kuti had since progressed to become a member of Nigeria’s senior national table tennis team.

Table Tennis
August 6, 2026

NGO partners Benue on mental health, GBV, women empowerment project

Mr Annor said the project was designed to run for one year and six months.

Benue State  
August 6, 2026

TCN hails vigilance group for apprehending suspected vandal

The TCN management, in a statement on Thursday said that the vandal was allegedly attempting to vandalise a transmission tower.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
August 6, 2026

Osun Accounts Freeze: EFCC must follow rule of law not ruling party, says lawyer

Bolaji Oluwatosin, a legal practitioner, told Peoples Gazette that the anti-corruption agency had limited power to freeze the accounts.

Adeleke and EFCC boss Olukoyede