Wednesday, November 11, 2026

States

February 19, 2026

Man, 44, in court for allegedly beating cop in Ibadan 

The police prosecutor said that the defendant had earlier threatened one Funke Johnson with broken bottle and sticks.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
February 19, 2026

Rivers By-election: Bode George faults exclusion of PDP, ADC, LP

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has expressed concern over the exclusion of the PDP, African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP)

Chief Bode George
February 19, 2026

Eight men arraigned for alleged cultism, attacking Lagos police station

Ms Ikhayere further alleged that the defendants belonged to the proscribed Eiye Confraternity.

Courtroom
February 19, 2026

Court jails three men for stealing aluminium frames at Olumo Rock

The convicts are Ridwan Oloyede, Leke Oluwasegun Leke and Seye Ogunsola.

Olumo Rock (Credit: Facebook)
February 19, 2026

Ondo driver arraigned for allegedly assaulting woman

The magistrate adjourned the case until March 3 for further hearing.

Court room
February 19, 2026

Counter-terrorism: UK, German defence attachés visit theatre command in Borno

British and German attaches have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

United Kingdom in Nigeria, Tom Harper, and his German counterpart, Boris Bovecamp,
February 19, 2026

KEDCO says ₦500 million invested to boost power supply in Katsina

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company says it is investing ₦500 million to revive the IBB Way Injection Substation and other critical power infrastructure in Katsina.

Kano Electricity Distribution Company
February 19, 2026

Ex-Anambra governorship candidate praises Nigeria-U.S. security collaboration

Mr Nwosu, in a statement, described the synergy as a timely step toward strengthening the country’s counter-terrorism capacity.

John Nwosu
February 19, 2026

Gov Alia inaugurates 5,000 cubic-metre water plant for Naka IDPs

Governor Hyacinth Alia has inaugurated a 5,000 cubic-metre-per-day water treatment plant for internally displaced persons in Naka, Gwer West LGA.

IDPs
February 19, 2026

Gov Lawal restates commitment to eliminating bandits in Zamfara

Governor Dauda Lawal says his government will spare no effort to restore law and order in areas ravaged by bandits in Zamfara.

Dauda Lawal-Dare