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July 15, 2026

Court sentences cannabis dealer to 10-month jail term

The Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, sentenced one Kudus Adewale, 28, to 10 months in the correctional centre for dealing in 250g of cannabis sativa

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 15, 2026

NOA seeks collaboration with Edo broadcasting service on public orientation

Mr Ani commended the agency for its vital role in educating Nigerians on government policies and programmes.

National Orientation Agency
July 15, 2026

Lagos man in court for alleged N3 million Kuwait work visa fraud

The prosecutor said the offences contravene the provisions of sections 287, 314 and 411, of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

A gavel and Kuwait work visa.
July 15, 2026

Residents beg for help as flood overruns  Plateau community

Some of the residents told the Peoples Gazette that the community has been battling flooding for some years.

Flooding in Farin Gada area of Jos
July 15, 2026

Ibadan man pleads guilty of stealing spaghetti, milk, soap, other items worth N750,000

Adeyemo was charged with conspiracy, shop breaking and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty.

Courtroom
July 15, 2026

Ize-Iyamu rallies support for APC candidates 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has urged his loyalists to support all the party’s candidates in the 2027 elections.

Osagie Ize-Iyamu
July 15, 2026

FRSC urges motorists to observe safety measures during rainfall

The Federal Road Safety Corps has called on motorists to strictly observe safety measures during the rainy season in order to reduce road crashes.

Vehicles driving in rain
July 15, 2026

Jobless woman jailed four years for possessing marijuana

A 35-year-old unemployed woman, Mercy Raymond, was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for possessing five kilogrammes of marijuana.

Kaduna prison
July 15, 2026

Farmers seek transparent distribution of farm inputs in Ebonyi

Farmers in Ebonyi have urged the government to ensure that agricultural inputs are distributed effectively to boost food production.

Cross River Farmers
July 15, 2026

I have kept my promise to Ham people, says Gov Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has broken a 20-year-old jinx in Jaba local government, with the commissioning of five township roads in Kwoi, the headquarters of the area council.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)