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States

July 22, 2026

FRSC commences special operation to check road crashes in Ebonyi

Mr Asanya said that the operation would last from July 21 to July 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FRSC personnel on highway
July 22, 2026

Kwara lawyers issue seven-day strike notice over unmet demands

According to the lawyers, a three-day warning strike was embarked upon between October 27 and October 28, 2025. 

Lawyers
July 22, 2026

Gov Sule sacks six commissioners in cabinet reshuffle

Mr Magaji added that the former commissioners would continue to be part of the government.

Governor Abdullahi Sule
July 22, 2026

MSF raises alarm over rising cholera cases in Borno

Mr Yakubu said MSF currently supports two cholera treatment centres and five cholera treatment units.

Borno State
July 22, 2026

Man, 55, remanded in Edo over alleged kidnapping

the Defence Counsel, Emmanuel Afolabi (SAN), did not oppose the prosecution’s application.

Nigerian Correctional Centre
July 22, 2026

Anambra monarchs join forces with pilgrims board on youth spiritual rebirth

The traditional ruler commended Mr Soludo for his determined fight against fake traditional rulers.

Anambra State logo
July 22, 2026

Father, daughter die in Kano well

Mr Abdullahi said the incident occurred on Tuesday in Yancibi village in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area of the state.

Kano Fire Service truck
July 22, 2026

Abeokuta man arrested, arraigned for stealing

A 28-year-old man, Ajayi Babatunde, was brought before the Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on Wednesday for assault and stealing.

Abeokuta prison
July 22, 2026

Bill banning same-sex marriage in Cross River passes second reading

The Cross River House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit same-sex marriage and civil unions.

Same-sex wedding
July 22, 2026

Makinde’s candidate Adekanmbi will win Oyo governorship poll; but he should forget presidency: Primate Ayodele

The cleric’s prophecy came amid political calculations and realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.

Makinde and Bimbo Adekanmbi.