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States

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
July 27, 2026

Plateau recorded 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 deaths: Commissioner

The commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to containing the outbreak.

Patients in the hospital
July 27, 2026

Benue, UNFPA train frontline workers on reproductive health

“Strengthening the capacity of frontline healthcare workers is essential to delivering quality reproductive health services in emergency settings,” he said.

Benue, UNFPA
July 27, 2026

Nine passengers abducted by bandits along Jos-Kano highway rescued, three still in captivity: Police 

The command’s spokesperson said the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m.

police
July 27, 2026

Group urges police action against killings, abductions in Southern Kaduna

SOKAPU said communities in Kauru, Kajuru, Chikun and Zangon Kataf local government areas continued to experience violent attacks despite assurances from security agencies.

SOKAPU logo
July 27, 2026

NEC committee lauds Taraba govt over development projects

NEC implementation monitoring committee commended the Taraba State government for its ongoing development projects.

Taraba governor, Agbu Kefas
July 27, 2026

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto

“The command is pleased to report that no casualties were recorded on the side of the joint security teams or among the villagers during the encounter,” he said.

recovered magazines and ammunition
July 27, 2026

Supreme Court upholds death sentence of man convicted of murder

The Supreme Court held that Mr Umar’s appeal lacked merit.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 27, 2026

Zamfara chief judge seeks increase in judiciary funding

She said funding remains a critical element for the success of the judiciary.

Lady Justice photo used to illustrate the story
July 27, 2026

Bayelsa APC chieftain, supporters defect to PDP

The defectors were formally received on Monday at a ceremony attended by PDP leaders at the local and state levels in Ogbia.

Gabriel Claudius and his supporters