Friday, October 23, 2026

States

September 23, 2026

First Niger Bridge to remain closed until rehabilitation completed: Umahi

The bridge was closed to traffic for emergency rehabilitation following the discovery of vandalised structural components.

David Umahi at the Onitsha Bridge head
September 23, 2026

Police nab nine over alleged motorcycle snatching, killings in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa 

According to the police, the suspects confessed to killing nine people and snatching 33 motorcycles.

suspects
September 23, 2026

Bauchi ‌‍⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌‍⁠‍‌govt clears N10 billion gratuity backlog of 1,700 retirees

Mr Mohammed described the pensions backlog as a major fiscal challenge confronting successive administrations in the state.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
September 23, 2026

Niger women farmers urge adequate funding, end to insecurity 

Ms Disa said women farmers were key contributors to food production.

Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria
September 23, 2026

Six suspects apprehended for alleged drug trafficking, murder in Bauchi

The police spokesperson said the suspects were in custody.

suspects
September 23, 2026

Police begin three-week documentation of SPY personnel in Ogun 

The statement urged firms with SPY officers to allow them report to the Police Public Relations Department of the state police command.

Ogun State police command
September 23, 2026

Commercial ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠⁠‌‌drivers demand complete ban of VIO in Plateau

One of the drivers described VIO as the worst nightmare of every motorist in Plateau.

VIO
September 23, 2026

65,000 flights recorded since Ibom Air began operations in 2019: Official 

Ms Essienette said that the airline had grown its fleet to 10 aircraft.

Ibom Air
September 23, 2026

Oyo women farmers demand implementation of agricultural budgets

SWOFON said allocations in the state’s budget to agriculture between 2021 and 2025 never exceeded 4.31 per cent.

Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria
September 23, 2026

NUC approves 30 new programmes for Federal University Dutse

Mr Yahaya-Bello said the approval was contained in a letter dated September 11.

Federal University Dutse