Saturday, October 24, 2026

States

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
September 17, 2026

Ekiti man in court over alleged theft of N76,000 trousers

The magistrate adjourned the case until October 30 for further hearing. 

Local courtroom
September 17, 2026

Police arrest security guard for shooting resident

The police command in Oyo state says it arrested a 49-year-old security guard, Oladapo Felix, for shooting a resident at Zion Estate, Yakoya area, Elewuro, Akobo, Ibadan.

security guard
September 17, 2026

Osun ‌govt approves joint security task force over security alerts

The Osun government has approved the creation of a joint security task force to strengthen its security response after recent security alerts.

Ademola Adeleke
September 17, 2026

FG introduces AgriShield campaign to boost farmers’ confidence in Borno

The national coordinator of NCTC said this on Thursday in Abuja at an inter-agency coordination meeting on the AgriShield Strategic Communication Campaign.

Image showing dry season farmers
September 17, 2026

Former Imo APC chair seeks talks over Gov Uzodimma’s successor

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Imo has called for an honest conversation about continuity and consolidation beyond Governor Hope Uzodimma’s tenure.

Hope Uzodimma in APC attire
September 17, 2026

Kogi govt reasserts authority over pool betting sector

The Kogi government has reasserted its regulatory authority over the state’s pool betting, lottery, and gaming sector.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
September 17, 2026

Delta: Police nab alleged Vikings, Black Axe members over crimes

The police command in Delta state has arrested nine suspected cultists in separate operations at Obiaruku and Issele-Ikpitime.

Arrested suspected Vikings, Black Axe members
September 17, 2026

Ondo toxic alcohol kills eight more; 170 people affected

Mr Ajaka said eight people had died in Irele, bringing the total number of people affected across the areas to about 170.

Local brew in Ondo
September 16, 2026

El-Rufai cries out over prolonged detention after 212 days

Mr El-Rufai has remained in detention since February 18.

El-Rufai