Tuesday, November 10, 2026

States

April 1, 2026

Alleged Theft: Court grants Emir Sanusi wife’s driver, two others  N60 million bail

The first defendant, Mr Yakubu, pleaded guilty to the charge, while the second and third defendants pleaded not guilty.

Courtroom and Kano State
April 1, 2026

Dismissed soldier remanded for parading self as army official 

The prosecutor said that the defendant unlawfully wore a Nigerian Army face cap, knowing that he had been dismissed from the Nigerian Army since 2020.

Court room
April 1, 2026

Police say alleged Rivers kidnapper arrested, rifles recovered

The police command in Rivers has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered two AK-47 rifles in Port Harcourt.

Armed Cops
April 1, 2026

FRSC warns Gombe motorists against driving in hurry

The Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists in Gombe State against driving in a hurry during the Easter period.

FRSC personnel on highway
April 1, 2026

MACBAN condemns Plateau killings, urges Tinubu to hunt down perpetrators

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has condemned the recent killing of over 30 innocent citizens in Jos, Plateau.

Miyetti members
April 1, 2026

Tricycle theft ring busted, eight keke recovered: Police

The police command in Kano has arrested a three-man syndicate and recovered eight stolen tricycles.

Tricycles
April 1, 2026

Kano: Governor Yusuf welcomes eight NNPP defectors to APC

Governor Abba Yusuf has welcomed the defection of eight NNPP lawmakers to the APC at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Abba Kabir Yusuf
March 31, 2026

Lagos LCDA arrests 10 over illegal waste disposal

The chairman noted that they were apprehended at various locations, including Ikotun Roundabout, Oju-Odo, Ikotun BRT Bus Stop and Igando.

Waste covering some part of the road at Gwarimpa (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
March 31, 2026

Palm Sunday Killings: Gov. ‎Mutfwang relaxes curfew in Jos North

Mr Mutfwang had imposed curfew on the LGA after a violent attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba, which left about 28 residents dead.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
March 31, 2026

Gov Otu rolls out free Easter transportation for Cross River residents

Mr Okon noted that drivers would receive small incentives at the end of the programme, which would run through the Easter period.

Governor Bassey Otu