July 15, 2026

NIHSA Warns 14 States Of Flood Risk

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has warned that 14 states are at risk of flooding between July 14 and July 20 due to rising water levels during the rainy season.   The affected states include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra,
July 15, 2026

Police Launch Investigation Into Murder Of Kwara Farmer

The Kwara State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a farmer, Abdulazeez Abubakar Abiodun, popularly known as Azeez Garba, whose body was discovered on his cocoa farm in Isin Local Government Area.   Police say preliminary
July 15, 2026

Sultan Declares Thursday First Day Of Safar 1448AH

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, as the first day of Safar 1448 After Hijrah.   The declaration followed the non-sighting of
July 15, 2026

Macron To Visit Nigeria For State Visit This Fall

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a State visit to Nigeria later this year to strengthen bilateral relations and review the growing partnership between both countries.   French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, announced the visit during France’s
July 15, 2026

Tears, Joy As Rescued Oyo Pupils Reunite With Families

There were emotional scenes at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday as schoolchildren and teachers rescued from kidnappers reunited with their families after spending 56 days in captivity.   Parents, who had waited anxiously for medical clearance,