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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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March 17, 2026

Benin queen risks removal as council summons TikToker Peller over unauthorised palace visit

The council said it had invited Peller to appear before a committee of chiefs but said he had failed to honour the invitation.

Habeeb ‘Peller‘ Hamzat
March 17, 2026

Kwara govt vows to end female genital mutilation, prosecute offenders

The commissioner stressed that FGM has no medical benefit but exposes victims to severe physical and psychological complications.

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq
March 17, 2026

Congress: Wike-backed PDP faction gets new excos in Lagos

Mr Popoola, along with 38 other state executive members, emerged by consensus at the state elective congress in Ikeja.

PDP flag
March 17, 2026

Bill for post-harvest management, export agency passes second reading in Benue assembly

The lawmaker said the agency would also undertake research and training to equip farmers with modern harvesting, packaging, and transportation techniques.

Benue house of assembly
March 17, 2026

Adamawa govt. targets one million children for immunisation campaign

Ms Farauta assured continuous support for the successful implementation of the Sub-National Immunisation Plus Days (SNIPDs) scheduled for March 28.

Polio vaccination
March 17, 2026

Lagos LCDA donates ICT tools to police to boost efficiency

The LCDA chairman said the donation of ICT equipment was essential to protecting lives and property.

Lagos LCDA donates ICT tools
March 17, 2026

Ogun retirees to earn 280% benefits under new pension scheme: Gov Abiodun

Mr Abiodun noted that his administration inherited substantial pension and gratuity liabilities but had since taken deliberate steps to address them.

Governor Dapo Abiodun
March 17, 2026

Benue assembly recommends suspension of lottery board executive secretary

The speaker, Alfred Emberga, said the executive secretary should be suspended indefinitely because he was not working in the state’s interest.

Benue Assembly
March 17, 2026

Suspected cable thief electrocuted while vandalising DisCo substation in Enugu

Mr Ezeh said the lifeless body of the yet-to-be-identified vandal suspect was discovered within the premises of the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation on Tuesday.

Yet-to-be-identified lifeless vandal
March 17, 2026

Lagos reiterates commitment to consumer protection

The governor said, “Every safe product builds trust.”

Babajide Sanwo-Olu