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July 28, 2026

Police rescue six stolen cows, foil kidnapping in Ogun

The police command in Ogun arrested two suspected cattle thieves, recovered six stolen cows and foiled a kidnapping.

Cows and Nigerian police
July 28, 2026

Police make arrests in Plateau mob killing

The police command in Plateau has arrested three persons over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old man in Jos.

July 28, 2026

NAFDAC seals factories over banned sachets, PET bottles of alcoholic drinks

NAFDAC has sealed three factories in Ogun State for producing banned sachet and PET bottles of alcoholic drinks below 200ml.

July 28, 2026

Two killed in Anambra student hostel collapse, rescue operation continues

At least two persons have been confirmed dead, and three injured, as rescue operations at the collapsed building in Amaokpala, Orumba North council area continue.

Collapsed Anambra building
July 28, 2026

Husband, wife kill friend’s lover

The spokesman for the police command in Kano said three suspects were arrested, including the couple and one other person, in connection with Mr Auwal’s killing.

Female police officers
July 28, 2026

Jilted girlfriend cuts off lover’s penis over plans to marry another woman

The police command in Kano has arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend’s penis.

Doctors performing surgery
July 28, 2026

NELFUND pays June, July students’ allowances in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

NELFUND has paid the monthly upkeep allowances to most students of four higher institutions in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

Varsity students in Maiduguri
July 27, 2026

LG Election: OYSIEC extends deadline for party primaries to August 5

The chairman said the decision was necessary to accommodate all registered political parties.

Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission
July 27, 2026

Attack on PVC collection centre will not derail Osun governorship election: INEC

Mr Oketola said that the incident had been formally reported to the police.

INEC building
July 27, 2026

Gov Sani condemns multiple killings in Naridon village attack

Mr Sani extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

Governor Uba Sani