Saturday, October 24, 2026

States

September 22, 2026

Lagos APC governorship candidate Hamzat rallies voters for 2027

Mr Hamzat expressed concern about declining voter participation, noting that of the 6.2 million registered voters in Lagos in the last election, only about 1.2 million voted.

Obafemi Hamzat
September 22, 2026

Gov Bago ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌⁠‌⁠‌inaugurates nine-member judicial commission to probe 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody

The commission is mandated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the legality of the deceased’s custody, and their condition and treatment while in custody.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 22, 2026

Gov Alia ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‌inaugurates peace committee to monitor natural resources sharing agreement

Mr Alia said it is an important step from signing a peace agreement to practical implementation.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia
September 22, 2026

IBBU strike to end soon, says VC

The VC said the state government has shown strong commitment to ending the strike and has paid N300 million of the outstanding N800 million so far.

September 22, 2026

Pupil missing, nine rescued in Anambra flooding: Police

Police said a pupil went missing after heavy rain and flooding in Awka, Anambra State.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
September 22, 2026

Osun ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‌⁠‌assembly endorses state police

Osun House of Assembly passed a resolution supporting the establishment of state police to complement existing security agencies.

Osun State Map
September 22, 2026

Police nab suspected Lagos cultist, recover rubber pistol, charms, axe

Ms Adebisi said the suspect was currently in police custody and assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Armed policemen.
September 22, 2026

Kebbi begins World Bank-sponsored projects to tackle flooding

Mr Tungulawa commended Governor Nasir Idris for his continued support.

Kebbi State
September 22, 2026
Bright Edafe
September 22, 2026

Troops hand over nine suspected drug peddlers to NDLEA in Yobe

Mr Yakubu attributed the successful handover of the suspects to the existing synergy between the troops and the NDLEA.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai