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Thursday, October 8, 2026

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October 7, 2026

Gov Idris awards contracts for Yauri-Zamare, Yabo roads

The Kebbi government has awarded contracts to construct Yauri-Zamare Road and Yabo Road in Yauri to improve road connectivity and infrastructure.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris
October 7, 2026

Governor Yusuf mourns Sharia chieftain Baba-Ahmed

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed shock over the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
October 7, 2026

Kogi: Deputy Gov Salifu mobilises Ofu for APC, seeks massive votes

Deputy Governor Joel Salifu urged residents of Ofu council area to support the All Progressives Congress and its candidates in the forthcoming elections.

Deputy Governor Joel Salifu
October 7, 2026

Abia-born squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje died in plane crash days after wedding: Otti

Mr Man-Ugwueje died barely two weeks after marrying his colleague, Damilola Adekunle, in Abuja.

Squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje
October 6, 2026

Bauchi assembly passes urban planning bill

Presenting the report, the committee chairman, Musa Nakwada, said the committee referred the bill for detailed legislative scrutiny.

BAUCHI HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
October 6, 2026

Three suspects arrested over alleged murder of family in Oyo

The police said the incident occurred on September 22, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. when the attackers invaded the victims’ house.

Police
October 6, 2026

Murder suspect slumps, dies in Bayelsa court

Mr Nwanlia was said to have developed health complications, including hypertension and stroke, while in the Osaka Medium Correctional Centre.

Courtroom
October 6, 2026

U.S. condoles Nigeria over Ondo helicopter crash

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said no one survived the helicopter crash that claimed lives on Monday.

Helicopter crash
October 6, 2026

Police arrest suspect three months after alleged murder in Bauchi

The police added that the suspects had previously been linked to a politically motivated murder in the same area before disappearing.

police
October 6, 2026

2027: Kaduna pensioners endorse Uba Sani’s re-election

The pensioners endorsed Governor Uba Sani’s second-term bid for having the plight of senior citizens at heart.

Uba Sani