Wednesday, September 9, 2026

States

September 7, 2026

Akwa Ibom: Police apprehend resident with illegal firearm

The police command in Akwa Ibom has arrested a suspect, Mfon Essien, along Ayah Road for possessing an illegal firearm.

September 7, 2026

Governors who will bow out in May 2027

While some governors will retain their seats, others will not return after their two-term constitutional limit elapses in May 2027.

Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Bala Mohammed, Sule, Fintiri, Buni
September 7, 2026

Nine-day movement restriction announced in Ogun over burial rites of Onikooko of Kooko Ebiye

The Atan Community Development Council announced the demise of Joel Fasina, the Onikooko of Kooko Ebiye in Atan-Odo Ota.

Ogun traditionalists
September 7, 2026

South-South residents seek revamping of moribund state-owned industries

South-South residents have urged the governments of Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River to take deliberate steps to revamp moribund public industries in their states.

South-South governors
September 7, 2026

Osun’s Spring Valley Estate hit by blaze

A blaze has gutted a multimillion-naira property worth N50 million at Spring Valley Estate, Oranmiyan, beside the Arts and Culture Centre, Osogbo.

fire
September 7, 2026

Ogun releases 2026/2027 screening results for ‘flagship schools’, how to check

Parents and guardians can check the performance and admission status of candidates on https://diper.ogunstate.gov.ng by clicking on ‘Screening Result’.

Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology complex
September 7, 2026

Ekiti ‌LG boss warns revenue collection officers against corruption

The chairman of Ikole council area in Ekiti, Bayo Omojola, has warned the council’s revenue collection officers against diverting government funds into private accounts.

Chairman of Ikole council area in Ekiti, Bayo Omojola
September 7, 2026

Three siblings found dead near river in Ondo: Police

The police command in Ondo has said that the bodies of three siblings were found near a river on a farm around the Owena Military Barracks area of Akure, the Ondo state capital.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
September 7, 2026

Enugu govt urges individuals, private sector to adopt public health facilities

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu, has called on influential, wealthy Nigerians and private organisations to adopt public health facilities in their communities.

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu,  
September 6, 2026

Security agents rescue couple from Edo kidnappers’ den

The police spokesperson noted that the victims were rescued unhurt from their captors.

rescue couple