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States

January 6, 2026

Man, 52, arraigned over alleged arms possession, breach of peace

The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N2 million and two sureties in like sum.

Courtroom
January 6, 2026

Ondo health insurance targets 1,000 retirees

He said the commission recently partnered with Stanbic IBTC and the Ondo government to enrol 1,000 additional retirees.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
January 6, 2026

NATE to focus on innovation, capacity building in 2026

The national president of NATE, Dominic Udoatan, disclosed this in his New Year’s address on Tuesday.

Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering
January 6, 2026

Oyo: Gov Makinde suspends Atisbo chief over illegal mining

Governor Seyi Makinde’s government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Atisbo LGA, Jacob Adefabi, over alleged illegal mining activities in the community.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
January 6, 2026

Kidnapped retired colonel rescued by troops in Plateau

The military and vigilantes have rescued a retired army colonel from suspected kidnappers.

Nigerian troops
January 6, 2026

Ibadan to experience power outage, IBEDC cites road construction

“Some feeders will be switched off for approximately 3 hours daily from Monday, 5th January 2026, to Friday, 9th January 2026,” said IBEDC.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
January 6, 2026

Edo kidnappers abduct two brothers, kill younger sibling on New Year’s Day

The kidnappers of two Edo brothers, Babatunde Abu and Tahir Abu, have reportedly killed one of the siblings. The other, a medical doctor, remains in captivity.

Edo State Police Officers
January 5, 2026

Troops arrest eight suspects linked to December 24  mosque bombing in Maiduguri

He said the operations underscore OPHK’s resolve to dismantle terrorist networks.

Nigerian troops
January 5, 2026

APC chairman condemns terrorist attacks in Niger 

He described the attacks as barbaric and unacceptable.

Nentawe Yilwatda
January 5, 2026

Court remands two over alleged N18 million iron theft in Ile-Ife

He said that the suspects forcibly entered a prayer camp with the intent to steal.

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