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States

April 20, 2026

Ondo INEC gets new REC

Mr Agboke resumed as the 21st REC in the state.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
April 20, 2026

Niger police arrest 28-year-old woman with suspected cannabis

The suspect confessed to selling the substance to members of the public.

woman with suspected cannabis
April 20, 2026

Japa Syndrome: Ondo medical professionals issue strike warning over severe manpower shortage

The association gave the Ondo State government until April 28, 2026, to act.

Nigerian Medical Association
April 20, 2026

Niger police arrest two suspected car thieves

The command’s spokesman said one of the suspects is a member of a car theft syndicate.

Abdulfatai Abdulganiyu and Nura Umar
April 20, 2026
NDLEA
April 20, 2026

Akwa Ibom police detain two for alleged murder

The command’s spokesperson said the incident occurred in Iko Udo Obobo Village, Ukanafun LGA.

Akwa Ibom
April 20, 2026

Two students, hotel worker killed in Ekiti stampede

Mr Abutu said the stampede occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on April 19 at the Emirate Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.

Armed policemen.
April 20, 2026

EFCC nabs Kaduna businessman over multimillion-naira dud cheques

Mr Timothy, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Dud cheque
April 20, 2026

FRSC urges motorists to reduce speeding during rainfall

The FRSC appealed to motorists to apply “common-sense speed limits by reducing their speed below the posted limit when it rains”.

FRSC personnel on highway
April 20, 2026

Four alleged Ogun cultists nabbed for armed robbery: Police

The police command in Ogun has arrested four suspected cultists for armed robbery.

dreaded cultists