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Five Dead, Eight Rescued In Multiple-Vehicle Crash In Ibadan
The accident occurred on Friday night at about 10 p.m. and involved several vehicles, including tankers, trucks and smaller vehicles. It was a gloomy weekend in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a multiple-vehicle accident on the Ibadan end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed at least five lives. The accident occurred on Friday night at…
Lagos belongs to S’West, Sanwo-Olu advocates shared regional prosperity
June 20, 2026 8:15 pm Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed that Lagos remains an integral part of the South-West, pledging that the state will continue to champion regional economic integration to drive growth and prosperity across the region. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, made the declaration on…
Plateau To Establish Sickle Cell Registry, Expand Health Insurance Coverage For Patients
The initiative is aimed at ensuring equitable access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for sickle cell patients across the state. The Plateau State Government has announced plans to establish a State Sickle Cell Registry and expand health insurance coverage for people living with sickle cell disease as part of efforts to improve access to…
Rivers South-East Electorates Vote In Senatorial By-Election
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were on the ground as accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously at the polling unit. Voting is underway in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election, with electoral activities progressing smoothly at Polling Unit 6, Ward 16, in Gokana Local Government Area. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Troops Foil Terrorists Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 22 Victims In Sokoto
In a related development, troops said they responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village on 18 June 2026, where armed terrorists attempted to abduct farmers working on their farmlands. File photo Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations…
DSS Witness Tells Court Angwa Rukuba Suspect Led 100-Man Militia In Riyom, Vom Attacks
The suspects are being prosecuted in connection with the Palm Sunday attack on Angwa Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area, where about 30 people were killed. A court gavel. A prosecution witness told the Plateau State High Court in Jos on Friday that one of the suspects standing trial over the deadly Angwa Rukuba…
Police Announce Movement Restriction In Seven LGAs Ahead Of Rivers South-East By-Election
It warned that anyone found violating the order or engaging in electoral malpractice — including vote-buying, voter intimidation, or thuggery — will be dealt with decisively under the law. Updated June 19, 2026 The Rivers State Police Command has announced a temporary restriction on the movement of persons, vehicles, and motorcycles in seven Local Government…
Governor Kefas Suspends Mining Activities In Taraba
The decision is based on credible security reports indicating threats capable of undermining the current peace being enjoyed by all citizens and residents of the state. Updated June 19, 2026 Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State. Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas has approved the immediate suspension of all forms of mining activities across the state. The…
Kebbi Govt Moves To Protect Rice Production As Quelea Birds Invade, Destroy Farmlands In Five LGAs
As part of the response, agricultural extension agents and crop protection officers have been deployed to map infested zones and monitor bird movements on a daily basis Updated June 19, 2026 Kebbi State is in North-West, Nigeria. The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to combat the recent invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms…
IGP Disu Appoints Anietie Iniedu As New Force PRO
He takes over from Placid, who was only appointed to that position in March 2026. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has appointed Anietie Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu’s appointment was contained in a statement on Friday by the outgoing police spokesman, Anthony Placid,…
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