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Delta Police discovers warehouse of suspected adulterated beverages, arrests driver

August 23, 2026

Operatives of the State Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAKU, Delta Police Command, have intercepted quantities of “Gbefun Hot Drink” suspected to be adulterated. SAKU, Warri, during a stop-and-search operation along the Warri–Agbarho Expressway, intercepted a Toyota Sienna conveying the drinks and arrested the 44-year-old driver on 17th August 2026. SP Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]

Nigeria

Oil Crisis: FG not under obligation to solve all Ogoni problems – MOSOP

August 23, 2026

By Daniel Abia P/Harcourt Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has expressed support for the on-going dialogue between the Ogoni people and the Federal Government, describing its support base as overwhelming and irrevocable. MOSOP says the organization’s commitment to see a permanent resolution to the Ogoni problem is firm, strong and intense, […]

Nigeria

Ebonyi LG Polls: APC sweeps All 13 chairmanship, 171 councillorship seats

August 23, 2026

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 13 chairmanship and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi State local government elections. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Mr Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s office on Onwe Road, Abakaliki. Among […]

Nigeria

2027: Abia APC forgives Kalu, Nkwonta for backing Otti for second term

August 23, 2026

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says it has forgiven Abia North senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, and the member representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal constituency, Chris Nkwonta, for supporting the candidacy of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2027. The Abia APC, which held a stakeholders post-primary reconciliation meeting […]

Nigeria

Ranching: FG won’t force policy on Benue – Alia

August 23, 2026

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged residents to remain calm over the inclusion of the state in the Federal Government’s pilot ranching programme, saying the announcement does not mean that cattle ranching will automatically be established in Benue. Alia spoke at the weekend in Makurdi shortly after swearing […]

Nigeria

Troops foil kidnap operation, recover cash in Katsina

August 23, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered N800,000 allegedly taken from them by terrorists in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims were rescued on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after troops responded to a distress call over the abduction of six occupants […]

Nigeria

Troops kill suspected bandit, arrest two kidnappers in Benue

August 23, 2026

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have killed a suspected bandit and arrested two suspected kidnappers during separate operations in Benue State. The acting Media Information Officer of the task force, Ahmad Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. Zubairu said troops, acting on credible intelligence, moved against suspected kidnappers who were operating an […]

Nigeria

FG won’t force cattle ranching on Benue – Gov Alia

August 23, 2026

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has assured residents of the state that the Federal Government will not force the state or its people to accept cattle ranching against their wishes. The governor made the clarification while speaking about the Federal Government’s planned pilot ranching programme in Benue. He said the people of Benue […]

Nigeria

Wike reveals hallmark of his three-year FCT tenure

August 23, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said reviving and completing capital projects abandoned under previous administrations for decades was the hallmark of his three-year tenure. Wike said his administration’s focus on reviving abandoned projects, completing critical infrastructure and delivering new projects had transformed Abuja since he assumed office. He made the remarks […]

Nigeria

DSS rescues kidnap victim, neutralize 2, recover arms ammunition in Orlu

August 23, 2026

By Chidi NkwoparaOWERRI —- Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, Imo State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes, have rescued 29-year-old Ibeabuchi Adibenma, abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.According to a statement issued over the weekend by the Command, Adibenma was kidnapped at […]

Nigeria

Turn Osun guber loss to Tinubu’s 2027 victory – Oyintiloye to APC members

August 23, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged party leaders and members to turn the party’s loss in the governorship election into victory in the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, said party members should desist from attributing the electoral setback to a […]

Nigeria

Osun: I supported Gov Adeleke due to performance not pecuniary gains – Dele Momodu

August 23, 2026

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has said he did not support Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for pecuniary gains but for his superlative performance. In a statement he posted on X, the former presidential candidate said Adeleke has turned the ancient town of his birth, Ile Ife, into a […]

Nigeria

2027: Hashidu’s political family backs Gwamna

August 23, 2026

Political associates and key members of the political family of the late first civilian governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The declaration was made during an enlarged meeting […]

Nigeria

OPHK airstrikes neutralise scores of terrorists in Borno

August 23, 2026

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Air platforms of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have conducted a series of intelligence-led precision strikes on terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State, reportedly killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The operations, conducted between the night of August 21 and the early hours of […]

Nigeria

Jagaban Grassroots Movement hails Ododo’s campaign appointment

August 23, 2026

…Says Governor Will Deliver Kogi to Tinubu The Jagaban Grassroots Movement has congratulated Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his appointment as Deputy Director in charge of Finance of the Presidential Campaign Council, describing the appointment as a recognition of his leadership capacity, organisational ability and commitment to the success of the party. […]

Nigeria

‘He’s afraid of everybody’ – Melaye on Tinubu appointing self as campaign chairman

August 23, 2026

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for appointing himself as the chairman of his 2027 campaign council. According to the presidential campaign council list released by the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday, Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are expected to serve as chairman and vice chairman, respectively. Reacting, Melaye, in […]

Nigeria

Terrorists’ Commanders, Fighters in Disarray as NAF Airstrikes Pound Enclaves in Borno Forests, Kill Over 26

August 23, 2026

Linus Aleke in Abuja The military said the leadership of terrorist groups operating in the North-east, including commanders and fighters, was in panic mode as the Air Component of Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), continued to deliver precision-guided munitions against identified terrorist enclaves in forests in Monguno and Biu Local Government Areas (LGA) […]

Nigeria

Kwara APC Loses 12 Ward Executives After Senator Mustapha’s Exit

August 23, 2026

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The realignments among the political stakeholders in Kwara State intensified yesterday as the Chairman and Secretary of Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulhakeem and Abdulwaheed Dauda Adanla, respectively, and 10 other executives of the ward have resigned their membership of the party, and joined […]

Nigeria

ASUU suspends planned strike at Gombe university

August 23, 2026

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned industrial action, giving the state government and university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was reached at an emergency congress meeting held in Gombe on Friday […]

Nigeria

Post-election Reconciliation Deepens in Osun as Adeleke Welcomes Oyebamiji’s Call for Peace

August 23, 2026

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, over his call for peace in the state following the conclusion of the election in the state. Oyebamiji had in a statement called on his supporters and party members to maintain peace […]

Nigeria

Wike: I Won’t Risk Losing Rivers, FCT for APC Presidential Campaign DG’s Job

August 23, 2026

*Mocks Amaechi, Saraki, Tambuwal, Lalong for losing their states Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have served as the Director-General (DG) of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, saying he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress […]

Nigeria

Ebonyi LG elections peaceful – Nwifuru

August 22, 2026

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has described Saturday’s local government elections across the state as a democratic exercise that should not be treated as a war, saying the process is about allowing the people to freely choose their leaders. Nwifuru spoke with journalists after casting his vote during the election. The governor said there was no […]

Nigeria

Benue Police targets youths in fresh push against cultism, violence

August 22, 2026

…launches POCACOV office By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has intensified its engagement with young people in the state, launching a fresh campaign against cultism, violence, drug abuse and other forms of criminality as part of activities marking the 2026 National Youth Day. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ youth dialogue […]

Nigeria

Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign

August 22, 2026

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has approved the sum of N294.53 million as counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign aimed at protecting children across the state from malaria. The approval was given at the State Executive and Security Council meeting held in Makurdi, and presided over by Governor […]

Nigeria

Osun Guber: ADP candidate disputes Osun election 6th position ranking

August 22, 2026

The Action Democratic Party, ADP, candidate in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Adeagbo Opawoye Yemisi, has disputed reports that she finished sixth in the poll. Opawoye said the official result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, showed that she finished fourth among the 15 candidates who contested the election. In a statement […]

Nigeria

FCT: Tinubu has fulfilled his promises to you – Wike tells Abuja residents

August 22, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will focus on concrete, visible projects aimed at enhancing the lives of citizens, rather than relying on hollow political promises. Speaking with journalists after inspecting significant road projects in key satellite towns, including the long-anticipated […]

Nigeria

You have no house, you owe Bella over N30m – Phyna to Sheggz

August 22, 2026

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Phyna has publicly criticised fellow reality TV star Sheggz amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his relationship with Bella Okagbue. The reality star reacted after Sheggz allegedly claimed that she once smoked in his living room. Refuting the allegation, Phyna insisted she had never visited Sheggz’s house, stating that the only […]

Nigeria

Kwara Distributes 1,755 Computers, Devices to 70 Schools

August 22, 2026

︎ Digital literacy a necessity, not a luxury, says Gov AbdulRazaq Kwara State Government on Friday flagged off the distribution of about 2,000 computer devices for public senior secondary schools in the state to equip teachers and students with digital literacy skills. A statement by the Communications Officer, Kwara Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning said […]

Nigeria

Troops kill scores of terrorists in Borno airstrikes

August 22, 2026

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Air platforms of Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have conducted a series of successful intelligence-led precision strikes against terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State. The operations, which started between the night of 21 and the early hours of 22 August 2026, led to the killing […]

Nigeria

YOREC warns against electricity infrastructure vandalism in Yobe

August 22, 2026

The Yobe State Rural Electrification Commission (YOREC) has warned against the vandalism of electricity infrastructure following the arrest of a suspected vandal linked to a blackout that affected four local government areas in the state. The Executive Chairman of YOREC, Engr. Umara Mustapha Goniri, disclosed this while reacting to the incident, which occurred on Friday evening along […]

Nigeria

Wike explains why he rejected Tinubu’s 2027 campaign DG role

August 22, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not take up the role of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign, saying he is not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and would not risk losing his home state. Wike spoke on Saturday after inspecting the Apo-Karshi Road and […]

Nigeria

Joint Police, Military Operations Destroy Criminal Hideouts in Kogi Forest

August 22, 2026

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of efforts to deny criminal elements access to hideouts and forest corridors, Kogi Police Command in collaboration with military and local vigilance groups have destroyed and cleared several suspected criminals hideouts across identified forest locations linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana and Lokoja axis. This was contained in a press statement signed by […]

Nigeria

UNICEF Enlists Katsina Religious Leaders for Child Health, Vaccination Drive

August 22, 2026

Francis Sardauna in Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has enlisted Imams, pastors and other religious leaders across the 34 local government areas of Katsina State to leverage their influence and religious platforms to promote child vaccination, nutrition, education, healthcare and protection. The interfaith leaders were enlisted during the unveiling of UNICEF’s Faith for Life […]

Nigeria

Lagos commences move on construction of Ikotun-Isolo road intersection

August 22, 2026

.Engages stakeholders, assures adequate compensation By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has commenced stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed improvement works at the Ikotun Junction, covering the Ijegun Road, Isolo Road and Idimu Road intersection, as part of efforts to decongest and improve traffic flow, road connectivity, urban mobility in the area. This comes amid […]

Nigeria

Osun election: Adeleke embraces Oyebamiji’s peace call

August 22, 2026

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, over his call for peace in the state following the conclusion of the election in the state. Oyebamiji had in a statement called on his supporters and party members to maintain peace […]

Nigeria

Why I couldn’t have been Tinubu’s campaign DG – Wike

August 22, 2026

By Omeiza Ajayi Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained that he could not have served as Director General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign because he is not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and would also not risk losing his home state the way previous campaign chairmen did. […]

Nigeria

Ebonyi LG Polls: Nwifuru commends peaceful election, backs APC victory

August 22, 2026

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has commended the peaceful conduct of the local government elections across the 13 local government areas and 171 wards of the state. Nwifuru spoke after casting his vote at his polling unit in Opherekpe, where he expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had […]

Nigeria

Why I’m not Tinubu’s campaign D-G – Wike

August 22, 2026

By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained that he could not have served as Director General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign because he is not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and would also not risk losing his home state the way previous campaign chairmen […]

Nigeria

Ebonyi LG election: APC candidate for Ohaozara, Umahi’s son casts vote

August 22, 2026

Osbourne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area, has commended the peaceful conduct of the Ebonyi State local government elections. Osbourne Umahi spoke after casting his vote at his Onuofukulu polling unit in Umunaga, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area. He […]

Nigeria

Airstrikes reportedly kill 38 suspected terrorists in Borno

August 22, 2026

Airstrikes by Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed about 38 suspected terrorists in multiple precision airstrikes conducted across Borno State. The strikes were carried out between the night of August 21 and the early hours of August 22, 2026, following intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions that detected movements of suspected terrorists in separate locations. According to […]

Nigeria

Senator Adeyemi demands medical checks at APC gatherings as chair dies at meeting

August 22, 2026

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja ‎ ‎Senator Smart Adeyemi has expressed deep shock and grief over the sudden death of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, who slumped and died yesterday during a reconciliation meeting in Iyara. ‎ ‎Senator Adeyemi, on Friday, in a […]

Nigeria

Troops rescue kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Kaduna, Sokoto

August 22, 2026

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have sustained their operational momentum across the Joint Operations Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiling a terrorist attack in Sokoto State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, made this known on Saturday. He said, “On 20 August 2026, troops of Sector 1 […]

Nigeria

Foundation advocates training, proper self-care for child protection workers

August 22, 2026

By Moses Nosike Child protection practitioners have been urged to prioritise self-care and continual professional development to prevent burnout and ensure effective support for children and survivors of abuse. The call was made at a training workshop organised by Cece Yara Child Advocacy Centre at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, recently. The […]

Nigeria

Goronyo Dam now death trap, FG must act before more lives are lost — Gorau

August 22, 2026

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Member representing Goronyo/Gada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, has called on the Federal Government to urgently commence the comprehensive desilting of Goronyo Dam and its tributaries, warning that the prolonged neglect of the facility has turned it into a recurring source of flooding, […]

Nigeria

Geregu bond crisis: Yari digs into pocket to protect investors

August 22, 2026

By Luminous Jannamike The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has pledged to personally provide the funds required to settle the company’s immediate outstanding bond obligation, in a move aimed at shielding bondholders and preserving confidence in the power firm. According to the former governor of Zamfara, […]

Nigeria

‘I didn’t sign 60-40 cabinet sharing deal with anyone’ – Gov Mutfwang

August 22, 2026

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed reports that he signed a 60-40 cabinet-sharing formula before defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He insisted that no such agreement was reached between his administration and the APC hierarchy in the state. The controversial agreement was raised by a […]

Nigeria

Osun Guber: Gov Adeleke urges unity among political leaders

August 22, 2026

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has urged political leaders across the state to work together to move the state forward. The call came after the 2026 governorship election. Governor Adeleke made the call while reacting to the peace appeal issued by the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, following his recent visit to […]

Nigeria

Shehu of Borno endorses Kebbi Gov Idris, backs ‘Zanan Borno’ title

August 22, 2026

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has endorsed the leadership of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, describing him as an excellent leader worthy of emulation.The monarch also affirmed that the prestigious traditional title of Zanan Borno, recently conferred on Governor Idris, was well deserved, citing the […]

Sports

EPL: They’ll even win Champions League this season’ – Gary Neville names one player Arsenal should sign

August 22, 2026

Manchester United icon, Gary Neville has said that Arsenal could emerge as formidable contenders for the Champions League title this season if they manage to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Arsenal commenced their new Premier League season with an impressive victory on Friday night, as goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard secured a […]

Nigeria

Man Hires Assassins to Kill Friend Over Land Deal

August 22, 2026

.Anambra community leader shot dead David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of a 56-year-old man, Mr. Kelechi Madu, in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the State. This was as a community leader and traditional title holder in Nri Community, Anaocha Local Government Area of […]

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