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States

January 7, 2026

Man, 33, remanded over alleged sexual abuse of minor in Ogun

Mr Babalola told the court that Mr Gambo committed the offence sometime in October 2025 and on December 5, 2025, at about 4:00 p.m., at Areke Town, Kajola, in the Owode Egba area of the state.

Gavel
January 7, 2026

Katsina distributes 72 motorcycles to boost forest patrol

The commissioner noted that sustained success of the initiative would depend largely on the conduct and dedication of the personnel.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
January 7, 2026

PDP chieftain raises concern over delay of Rivers’ 2026 budget

Mr Wike said the visit was to thank residents for supporting Mr Tinubu in 2023 and to mobilise them for continued backing in the 2027 elections.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 7, 2026

Gov. Soludo mourns Anambra brothers killed in Lagos’ GNI building fire

The governor said, “These industrious young men were only striving to earn an honest living for their families, yet they were taken in the most tragic circumstances.”

Anambra brothers killed in Lagos' GNI building fire
January 7, 2026

Electoral commission fixes June 6 for Yobe LG poll

Mr Nguru said that the commission was ready to organise and supervise free, fair and credible elections.

January 7, 2026

Man, 29, arraigned alleged house breaking, theft

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
January 7, 2026

Gov. Idris commends retiring Kebbi CP for enhancing adequate security

Mr Idris thanked the outgoing CP for his selfless service, loyalty and commitment to duty.

police commissioner Bello Sani
January 7, 2026

Convocation: Fountain University graduates 508 students, 43 bag first class honours 

The VC said the graduands cut across sub-degree, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
January 7, 2026

Driver, 33, arraigned over alleged stealing, diversion of goods worth N9.6 million

The prosecutor, ASP Sikiru Ibrahim told the court that the defendant allegedly conspired with others at large to commit the offence.

Courtroom
January 7, 2026

Yobe donates N20 million to victims of boat accident

Mr Gubana said, “He directed that the money should be shared among the injured passengers and the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.”

Yobe donates N20 million to victims