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March 18, 2026

TRACE deploys officers across Ogun for sallah traffic control

Acting TRACE commander Elias Adebayo confirmed the deployment in a statement issued on Wednesday.

TRACE operatives
March 18, 2026

Labour Party to hold presidential primary election May 23

Mr Asogwa commended INEC for its prompt compliance with the court pronouncement.

Labour Party
March 18, 2026

Uba Sani approves plots to victims of houses demolished by El-Rufai’s administration

Mr Ibrahim advised the beneficiaries to develop the plots quickly.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
March 18, 2026

Control influx of beggars to avoid humanitarian crisis, lawmakers tell Oyo govt

The Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to urgently evacuate the destitutes from major roads and public places.

Oyo Assembly
March 18, 2026

Governor Mutfwang fires six Plateau officials

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one.

Caleb Mutfwang
March 18, 2026

At least 18 people killed in vigilantes, bandits’ gunfight in Katsina

The Katsina government has confirmed the killing of 18 people during an encounter between members of a vigilante group and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia LGA.

Bandits and Katsina vigilantes
March 18, 2026

Traditional council tightens security around Oba of Benin’s palace

The security measure was announced in a statement by the council’s secretary, Frank Irabor, on Tuesday.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
March 18, 2026

Suicide Bombing: IGP Disu visits Maiduguri, promises residents better security

During the visit, Mr Disu assessed the Monday Market bombing site in Maiduguri.

March 18, 2026

JTF reclaims Imo LGA, urges fleeing indigenes to return home

The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA has reclaimed the Orsu LGA of Imo from bandits and urged the indigenes to return home.

Nigerian Soldiers
March 18, 2026

Niger: 500 cops on standby to ensure peaceful sallah celebration

The police command in Niger says it has deployed over 500 operatives for a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Armed policewomen