Kano tops fresh voter registration with 182,749 as registrants cross 2.4m
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Kano State has emerged the leading state in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s INEC ongoing Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise, recording 182,749 completed registrations, the highest of any state in the country, according to the Commission’s Phase III, Week Nine data as of 10th July 2026. The figures showed that Kano’s […]
Police rescue kidnap victim in Osun, foil ransom exchange
…Parades suspected cultists By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday disclosed that it rescued a kidnap victim, Haruna Yusuf, 50, following a gun duel with suspected kidnappers. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, also revealed that operatives of the command foiled a ransom exchange and recovered ₦2.217 million from the scene. […]
Kogi School Abduction: Examination centre was a ‘Miracle Centre’ — Police
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of four persons by suspected kidnappers who attacked an examination centre located at an abandoned Government Secondary School in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The victims were identified as the school principal, Elder Daniel […]
Iran FM visits Qatar days after Iranian attacks
Iran said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Qatar on Wednesday to pay tribute to its deceased former emir, days after the Islamic republic launched salvos at the gas-rich emirate.
Aliyu backs Gobir for second term, citing loyalty, competence, stability in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has endorsed Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir as his running mate for a second term, describing the decision as a reflection of confidence in a trusted ally whose loyalty, competence and commitment have contributed significantly to the achievements of the administration. The endorsement, contained […]
I’ll sue contractor over faulty NASS microphones, Akpabio warns
…Situation embarrassing Nigeria, says Senate President By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has threatened legal action against the contractor responsible for the renovation of the National Assembly complex over persistent technical faults affecting facilities in both the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Akpabio, who spoke during plenary on […]
