Wednesday, September 9, 2026

States

September 8, 2026

AGILE distributes ATM cards to 33,696 Jigawa pupils

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project has begun distributing ATM cards to 33,696 pupils in Jigawa.

September 8, 2026

Customs officer killed in car crash

A 54-year-old customs officer, Etteng Ise, has died in a lone motor crash along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River.

Scene of the accident.
September 8, 2026

Enugu United Palm Products begins commercial oil production 

Enugu United Palm Products, a public-private partnership between Pragmatic Palms Limited and the Enugu government, has begun commercial palm oil production for the Nigerian market.

Peter Mbah
September 7, 2026
Troops
September 7, 2026

Suspected motorcycle thief arrested in Jigawa

Mr Dama said the tracing operation successfully generated the geographical coordinates of the motorcycle. 

Police officer
September 7, 2026

Kano ‌⁠assembly upgrades college to offer science, technology courses

Mr Hussaini said the development would enable the institution seek accreditation from NBTE alongside its existing agricultural programmes.

Audu Bako College of Agriculture
September 7, 2026

Gov Ododo bans night arrests, warns security agencies against unlawful detention

The governor said the directive was aimed at protecting the dignity and fundamental rights of citizens. 

Governor Ahmed Ododo
September 7, 2026

Gov Bago nominates six commissioners-designate, other political appointees

The governor said the nominees are subject to confirmation by the Niger State House of Assembly.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 7, 2026

Kogi exco lauds Tinubu, approves airport construction, other projects

Mr Ododo expressed appreciation to the president for the pace and quality of work on the highway.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
September 7, 2026

2027: Aiyedatiwa warns against anti-party activities, urges support for Tinubu 

He charged the party’s 18 local government and 203 ward chairmen to intensify grassroots mobilisation.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa