Month: September 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing on a suit seeking to stop the planned 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who presided over the case on Tuesday, ordered the plaintiff to serve the originating summons on the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court adjourned the matter until September 10, 2026, for a report on […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state to uphold the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they celebrate the annual Takutaha Maulud. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, called on Muslims to promote peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Yusuf described Takutaha as an important religious and cultural tradition that provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the life […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified that the $300 helicopter levy for air navigational services remains payable, but offshore oil operations are exempt from the Terminal Navigational Charge (TNC). The commission said the $300 levy is payable to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The clarification followed concerns from stakeholders in the upstream petroleum sector over aviation-related charges affecting oil and gas operations. According to NUPRC Chief […]

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis. The police said the case was reported by the girl’s father on August 26, 2026, after the suspect allegedly lured the child to an uncompleted building in the area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the suspect was arrested shortly […]

All On and Energise Africa have invested $4 million in solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi States. The project, to be implemented by Maskh Nigeria Limited, is expected to provide reliable and affordable electricity to households, businesses and public institutions in communities with limited access to power. According to All On, the project is expected to benefit about 100,000 people by improving access to electricity, supporting local […]

The Abia State Government says it is processing another batch of Abians returning from South Africa following cases of xenophobic attacks. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection was working with leaders of the Abia community in South Africa to identify and verify other stranded residents. Kanu […]