Thursday, November 12, 2026

States

February 5, 2026

Cancer society raises alarm over neglect of patients in rural areas 

Mr Omonisi said many cancers are preventable or treatable if detected early.

CANCER PATIENTS
February 5, 2026

Gov. Makinde inducts 3933 newly recruited health workers in Oyo

Mr Olatunji stated that the recruitment cut across diverse cadres.

Makinde
February 5, 2026

Akpabio forged Senate proceeding to remove electronic transmission of results in electoral act: Senators

“We want a law that is clear, concise, and can be interpreted by all and that is unambiguous, so, it is electronic transmission of results,” Mr Abaribe said.

Nigerian Senate
February 5, 2026

Oyo assembly accepts member’s apology over defamatory statement against colleague

The speaker stated, “There’s need for all members to uphold the highest standards of discipline, decorum, and accountability.”

Oyo State House of Assembly
February 5, 2026

Surrogacy regulation bill scales second reading in Plateau assembly

Mr Daniel said that the bill, if passed into law, would position the state as a pioneer in structured surrogacy governance in Nigeria.

Plateau State House of Assembly
February 5, 2026

Police rescue four kidnap victims in Delta

Mr Edafe said that the victims were taken to the hospital for proper medical examinations.

Police officers
February 5, 2026

Abductor of three-year-old child  arrested in Akwa Ibom

Ms John said that preliminary investigations were underway to establish the suspect’s motive.

Police officer
February 5, 2026

Lagos LCDA launches mass measles-rubella vaccination campaign

The chairman said that vaccines remained one of the most reliable public health interventions globally.

Ayobo-IpajaLCDA
February 5, 2026

Gov. Idris releases N714.98 million for Kebbi students in foreign universities

The commissioner said the approvals, all granted in January brought the total financial commitment of the governor to the ministry within the period to N714.98 million.

Jaipur National University, India.
February 5, 2026

Six arraigned over alleged land grabbing in Ibadan 

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the changes preferred against them.

Court room