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January 9, 2026

Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa

The police spokesperson said the operation was carried out by operatives attached to Assakio Division in collaboration with local vigilantes.

Police officers
January 9, 2026

Nine killed, 10 injured in Bauchi auto crash: FRSC

The state FRSC sector commander, Apaji Boyi, said 10 other persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the crash.

FRSC at an accident scene
January 9, 2026

Kaduna govt seals 20 illegal health colleges, private hospitals

Ms Kaltum-Ahmed explained that the move aimed to guarantee effective training of healthcare workers in the state and protect public health.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
January 9, 2026

We’re working assiduously to tackle illegal mining in Oyo: NSCDC

Mr Opebiyi said the command had strategised to tackle criminal elements who had infiltrated Oyo State.

Armed NSCDC
January 9, 2026

Bauchi senator commissions 40 solar-powered boreholes in seven LGAs

Mr Buba said the project formed part of his broader agenda to address critical infrastructure deficits in Bauchi South.

Senator Shehu Buba
January 9, 2026

Police arraign two brothers for posing as white ladies to defraud victims online

Mr Tellang alleged that the four, with the intent to defraud people, represented themselves as white ladies living in the United States of America.

Court room
January 9, 2026

Fubara Vs Wike: INC begs Tinubu to intervene again in Rivers crisis

“The Ijaw National Congress respectfully and urgently calls on President Bola Tinubu to act decisively as the father of the nation,” said INC.

President Bola Tinubu, Sim. Fubara and Nyesom Wike
January 9, 2026

Edo govt to vaccinate 2.2 million children against measles, rubella

Mr Efeomon said the campaign is scheduled to run from January 20 to January 30, 2026, as part of intensified efforts to curb vaccine-preventable diseases.

Measles
January 9, 2026

NMA suspends medical services due to kidnapping of doctors

“We will continue to withhold services until our colleagues are released and adequate security measures are implemented,” said NMA chair.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
January 9, 2026

Herdsmen, farmers clash at least 100 times every month in Oyo state: NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says at least 100 cases of farmer-herder clashes occur every month in Oyo state.

Farmers and herders