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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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August 25, 2026

10 mental health patients treated in herbal healing homes ready for discharge, says Edo govt

Ms Abdallah said government-approved herbal healing homes provided rehabilitation and related support to persons with mental-health conditions and other vulnerable persons.

Governor Monday Okpebholo
August 25, 2026

Maulud celebration in Maiduguri peaceful, say police

Mr Dalori described Maulud an-Nabi as one of the “biggest annual events for the Tijaniyya community.”

Maulud celebration in Maiduguri
August 25, 2026

Tinubu decries fresh Niger abduction, orders immediate rescue of hostages 

Mr Tinubu expressed outrage over the incident and directed immediate rescue operation.

Tinubu and Niger governor
August 25, 2026

PFN kicks as Gov Bago tells Niger Christians to participate in politics to get appointments

“Christians should not be excluded from political leadership, appointments, or opportunities; just as no other religious community should be excluded,” PFN said.

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria
August 25, 2026

Hoodlums killed two civilians, injured two cops in Ikire: Police

The plice said officers responded to a distress call about the kidnap of one Sunkanmi and the hoodlums upon sighting the operatives opened fire on them.

police
August 25, 2026

No ranching ‌in Benue without people’s consent, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured residents that no ranch will be established in the state without the consent of the people and his administration.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
August 25, 2026

Centre seeks media partnership on government interventions to communities

The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women’s Development has called on the media to help the government communicate its intervention programmes.

Cameramen and Journalists
August 25, 2026

CP tasks Anambra residents on timely, credible information to tackle crime

Mr Ama reaffirmed the command’s commitment to working with law-abiding residents and stakeholders to build a safer, more peaceful and secure Anambra.

Anambra CP Nbanna Ama.
August 25, 2026

Niger stakeholders demand roads, schools, hospitals in 2027 budget

Stakeholders in Niger have identified road, school, and healthcare facility rehabilitation and construction as priorities for the 2027 budget.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago
August 25, 2026

Jigawa: Police begin special operation to enforce traffic laws

The police command in Jigawa has commenced a special operation, codenamed ‘Operation Velvet’, to enforce road traffic laws

Police