Ododo bans night arrests in Kogi
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State yesterday banned night arrests across the state, warning security operatives to desist from invading homes under the cover of darkness.
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu’s husband dies in hospital
Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar.
‘I wrote consumption-to-production concept for Peter Obi’ — YPP presidential candidate
According to him, he had been involved in writing public policies in Nigeria for decades and had contributed to policy documents for several politicians seeking elective offices.
Eyes of over 200m Nigerians, world are on us — Amupitan
…charges INEC staff to build culture for credible polls By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has charged Administrative Secretaries and other staff of the commission to uphold integrity, neutrality and professionalism in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said the quality of the commission’s […]
ECOWAS warns against diversion of legal arms
…As NCCSALW destroys 17,000 decommissioned weapons, 20,000 ammunition By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states to remain vigilant against the diversion of lawfully acquired weapons and ammunition for illicit purposes. The Acting Head, Small Arms Division, ECOWAS, Mr Abayomi Adeomi, gave the warning during […]
Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
