Sunday, November 8, 2026

States

May 7, 2026

Over 2,000 communities resettled in Bama: Commander

Mr Ayoola said the development marks a significant milestone in stabilisation efforts across the North-East.

Borno State
May 7, 2026

61-year-old man in court over alleged N2.65 million fraud

The Chief Magistrate, Nurudeen Layeni, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
May 7, 2026

Gunmen storm Nasarawa varsity, abduct six students

The police spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.

Nasarawa State University, Keffi
May 7, 2026

Uba Sani urges adequate care for Kaduna pilgrims

Mr Yusuf recalled that Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency was honoured for its high quality accommodation for pilgrims in 2023.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
May 7, 2026

Trucker arraigned for alleged reckless driving, crushing  eight-year-old to death in Ibadan 

During his arraignment, an interpreter was provided to translate the charge to the defendant in Hausa.

May 7, 2026

UNICEF, Adamawa inaugurate emergency nutrition support for children

The United Nations Children’s Fund, in collaboration with the Adamawa government, has inaugurated an emergency nutrition support programme for children aged zero to two years.

malnourished children
May 7, 2026

Windstorm damaged 1,200 buildings in Niger, says NSEMA

The director-general of the agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this on Thursday during an update on the disaster response.

Mangled roofing sheets
May 7, 2026

El-Rufai’s son dumps APC, joins ADC

Mr El-Rufai said he would seek re-election on the ADC platform to continue representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency.

Bello, son of a former Kaduna State
May 7, 2026

Teenager arraigned over alleged theft, breach of peace

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 4, for hearing.

Courtroom
May 7, 2026

Alleged Nigerian billionaire drug baron Amadi Simon captured in Switzerland: NDLEA

Several bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses used by the cartel to conceal hundreds of billions of illicit funds have also been identified and blocked, the NDLEA said.

Amadi Simon