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July 21, 2026

Two persons killed in Ogun motorcycle, truck collision

Two people died on Monday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a Dongfeng pickup truck at Koto-Ajala, inbound Owode, in Obafemi Owode council area of Ogun.

Accident involving a tipper
July 21, 2026

Gunshots rend air as NURTW factions clash over Osogbo motor park

The police command in Osun says it has restored normalcy in Osogbo after a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

NURTW
July 21, 2026

Abia partners SON to boost export readiness, tackle counterfeit products

The Abia government says it has partnered the Standard Organisation of Nigeria to prepare local entrepreneurs for exports and tackle counterfeit and substandard products.

Otti signing document
July 20, 2026

Kano begins second round of maternal, neonatal tetanus elimination campaign

He said the teams vaccinated 1,339,871 women out of the 1,388,396 targeted. 

Kano State
July 20, 2026

Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger intensify preparation after flood warnings

The measures include the construction of drainage infrastructure, activation of emergency operations centres, and public sensitisation campaigns.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
July 20, 2026

Four killed in Sokoto rainstorm

According to NEMA, many homes and critical public infrastructure, including one primary school and one hospital, were damaged.

Sokoto State government logo
July 20, 2026

Man seeks court order for access to two-year-old son

The judge adjourned the case until August 11 for mention.

Court room
July 20, 2026

Police foil cult initiation in Delta, recover firearms

The police spokesman said recovered exhibits included one pump-action gun, one cut-to-size double-barrelled gun, seven live cartridges and two expended cartridges.

Bright Edafe
July 20, 2026

Court dismisses Ned Nwoko’s suit challenging Okowa’s candidacy for Delta North senatorial district

The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected Mr Nwoko’s suit seeking to void Mr Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North senatorial district.

Ifeanyi Okowa And Ned Nwoko
July 20, 2026

Troops arrest suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno

Mr Goni said troops recovered 202 cartons of herbicides, one jerrycan containing suspected acid, and one Starlink wireless internet communication system, among other items.