Tuesday, October 20, 2026

States

October 16, 2026

Police arrest 13 suspected cultists in Delta

Mr Edafe said the commissioner warned against cult-related activities and urged residents to support the police with credible information.

police
October 16, 2026

Lagos Trade Fair board condemns use of facility for counterfeit production

Ms Ndanusa said using the board’s facility for illegal activities contradicted its longstanding commitment to promoting genuine trade.

Counterfeit alcohol production at Trade Fair
October 16, 2026

Gov Okpebholo promises to rebuild burnt Edo market, support victims

Mr Okpebholo expressed sadness over the incident, saying that such situations could have been avoided.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
October 16, 2026

Kidnapped ‌‌couple, six-month-old baby regain freedom in Kaduna

A couple, Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna, have regained their freedom.

Police
October 16, 2026

Kano hosts International Poetry Festival to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage

The Poetic Wednesdays Initiative has organised an international poetry festival in Kano to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and promote indigenous languages.

October 16, 2026

Malnutrition cases rose by 18% in North-East Nigeria, says ICRC

The ICRC said admissions at six health centres and four hospitals increased from about 17,000 cases in 2025 to nearly 20,000 in 2026.

Malnourished northern kids
October 16, 2026

Kaduna ‌will vote Tinubu to sustain development projects: Gov. Sani

Mr Sani said projects in the state were made possible through Mr Tinubu’s efforts and collaboration.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
October 16, 2026

Nigerian ‌‍‍‌‌Army honours 22 SNCOs after 35 years of meritorious service

The commander of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Saka Jimoh, has honoured 22 senior non-commissioned officers for 35 years of meritorious service.

October 16, 2026

Of 317 Kaduna assembly candidates, only 27 are female

Twenty-seven women are among 317 candidates contesting seats in the Kaduna State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections.

PDP, APC, NDC, ADC
October 16, 2026

Police arrest 95 suspected cultists in Delta

Mr Edafe added that the suspects and exhibits were in police custody while investigations continued.

Police