Tuesday, November 10, 2026

States

March 8, 2026

Ramadan: Cleric tasks Muslims on humility, tolerance 

Mr Yusuf described Ramadan as a period for deep spiritual reflection and guidance through the teachings of the Qur’an.

Noimot Salako-Oyedele
March 8, 2026

Police nab 43-year-old suspected female drug peddler in Delta

Mr Edafe said that other exhibits recovered from the suspect were three blenders and ₦55,000.

Enugu State police
March 8, 2026

Teenage pregnancy highest in Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna: Report

The report said community-based health workers were engaged to provide counselling and selected family planning services.

Teenage pregnancy[Credit:
March 8, 2026

IWD 2026: Orile-Agege LCDA restates commitment to girl-child empowerment

Mrs Idowu idescribed girl-child education and leadership as being vital to future of the community.

Wife of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Fatimot Idowu
March 8, 2026

Expert advocates locally-rooted policing to tackle insecurity

Mr Omoyele said, “A more sustainable approach is structured community policing anchored at the local government level under national regulatory standards.”

Nigerian Police
March 8, 2026

Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue two bankers in Taraba

Mr Zubairu said further intelligence obtained indicated that the kidnappers and their victims were still trapped within the general area.

Nigerian troops
March 8, 2026

NDLEA nabs ex-Lagos councillor, legislative aide Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan for drug trafficking

Mr Olalekan, a former two-term councillor in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council in Lagos State, was arrested on March 2.

Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan arrested for drug trafficking
March 8, 2026

IWD: Kano commissioner rallies support for women, girls’ empowerment

The commissioner urged community leaders, development partners, and institutions to support initiatives that promote gender equality and women’s development.

Nigerian women and children
March 8, 2026

Ramadan: Stable foodstuff prices excite Lagos residents

They noted that, unlike the previous Ramadan, when food prices increased, this year seems different.

Local market
March 8, 2026

Troops foil cattle rustling, kill terrorists in Benue

Mr Zubairu said the troops responded decisively and successfully repelled the assault.

Nigerian troops