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March 17, 2026

Soludo inaugurated as Anambra governor for second term

The incoming governor dressed in an orange attire, with a red cap to match.

Chukwuma Soludo
March 17, 2026

Four men in court for allegedly stealing gold worth N27.6 million

The prosecutor alleged that the defendant was meant to deliver the gold to one Queen Sila, but failed to do so.

Court room
March 17, 2026

Senior citizens’ law not for cash disbursement, says Abia govt

The Abia government has clarified that the Senior Citizens’ Law No. 4 of 2025 is not a direct cash disbursement programme but a comprehensive social protection framework.

Otti signing document
March 17, 2026

Lifeless body of Ibadan woman showed marks of violence: Police

The police command in Oyo state has urged residents to assist in identifying the lifeless body of an unrecognised woman, discovered within the Egbeda area, Ibadan.

Female cops in Ibadan
March 17, 2026

Suicide bomb threats trigger security alert in North-East

The advisory was issued in a statement on Tuesday, following multiple suicide bombing attacks in Maiduguri on Monday evening.

Image showing bombing aftermath used to illustrate the story
March 17, 2026

NAPTIP rescues six trafficked children, nabs seven suspects in Niger

Ms Idris-Kuta warned that traffickers were increasingly exploiting poor and displaced families with deceptive promises.

NAPTIP
March 17, 2026

Nigeria intensifies military operations after suicide bombings in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Maiduguri, Borno, following multiple suicide bomb attacks on the metropolis.

Troops in Maiduguri
March 17, 2026

Man to sweep mosque premises for month over cable theft

Magistrate Lami Sani, sentenced Ibrahim after he pleaded guilty to mischief and theft.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
March 17, 2026

Ex-lawmaker, Aduda, dumps PDP

Mr Aduda in a letter on Tuesday said his resignation followed a protracted crisis rocking the opposition party.

Senator Philip Aduda
March 17, 2026

Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 3,400 officials in Kano

The commandant reassured residents of Kano State of the corps’ commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property.

NSCDC logo