Saturday, October 24, 2026

States

September 17, 2026

Customs seize Range Rover, other contraband worth N2.5 billion in Ogun

Mr Afeni commended the Comptroller-General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their support.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
September 17, 2026

Cardiovascular diseases leading cause of premature deaths globally, says expert

Mr Olusegun-Joseph urged healthcare workers to routinely check patients’ blood pressure.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
September 17, 2026

Emir Sanusi urges Kano residents to take ownership stake in Dangote Refinery

The monarch said Kano’s rich history of commerce, enterprise and investment positioned its people to benefit significantly from participation in the capital market.

e Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II
September 17, 2026

Rivers police present N76 million cheques to families of slain officers 

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers
September 17, 2026

Ondo 2026 ‌revised ⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‌budget will target infrastructure, workers’ welfare, says assembly

Mr Ogunmolasuyi urged stakeholders to cooperate with the legislature throughout the consideration process.

Ondo State House of Assembly
September 17, 2026
National Democratic Congress (NDC)
September 17, 2026

NCDC unveils 20-year development plan for North Central

The theme of the summit was “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central Region.”

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
September 17, 2026

Four hostages freed as police, bandits engage in gunfight

The police command in Kaduna state has rescued four kidnap victims after repelling a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma council area.

Rescued hostages
September 17, 2026

Bandits: 22 hostages freed in Niger

Troops of the 18 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 22 kidnap victims in Muchiya village, Rafi council area of Niger.

rescued victims
September 17, 2026

Akwa Ibom: Police nab six suspected robbers, recover guns

The police command in Akwa Ibom has arrested six suspected armed robbers and associates of a gang operating in Ikono, Ini, and Obot Akara council areas.

recovered items