The Police Command in Ebonyi on Monday, said it arrested no fewer than 26 persons in connection with the crisis and killings of Dec. 26 at Ekoli-Edda Community in Afikpo South Government Area of the state.

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday assented to two executive Bills and inaugurated the Almajiri Nizzamiyah Education Model (ALNIZAMO) in the state.

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians against negative portrayal of security agencies, particularly the police, to young ones in their formative ages.

Edo Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, on Sunday said the suspects of Igueben Train Attack and abduction appeared in court for the extension of exparte order.

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo said the state government spent $150 million on flood control and erosion management in different locations.

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared a two-day public holiday from Thursday to Friday for all civil and public servants, including primary and secondary schools, for the collection of Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in the state.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the tenures of Mr Aliyu Abubakar and Mr John Asein as Directors General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission, respectively.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will continue to support security agencies towards improving efforts at protecting its facilities and the safety of passengers.