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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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
︎ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
.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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
.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 […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday inaugurated the remodelled and fully furnished 105-bed Omoku Zonal Hospital in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to providing quality and accessible healthcare across the state. Fubara, who spoke at the inauguration ceremony, said his administration places a premium on healthcare because unlike […]
Ferdinand Ekechukwu December in Lagos is traditionally one of the busiest and most energetic periods of the year, as residents, diaspora visitors, tourists and entertainers converge on the city. Detty December Fest, one of Africa’s fastest growing live music festivals, is looking to build on that atmosphere by creating a festival experience that extends beyond […]
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to address the worsening insecurity threatening communities in the state. Tambuwal made the call when he led a delegation to a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), […]
*Says opposition has nothing to campaign with, set to flag off Ago-Iwoye–Ibadan road Monday Ogun State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI: Homicide detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old man, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, while in the custody of a local vigilante group in Bauchi metropolis. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, saying three members of the vigilante group had been arrested and detained in […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI: The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 more passengers abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Otukpo-Adoka Road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja. The victims were among passengers of an 18-seater bus ambushed on August 14, 2026. Five passengers had earlier been rescued by the police hours after […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna— The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were reportedly abducted while travelling in commercial buses on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, […]
By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied any involvement in a political poster portraying him as one of the contenders for the Edo South senatorial seat in the 2027 election. Imasuen said his name and photograph were used without […]
The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of 39-year-old Abdulrazak Ibrahim, who reportedly died while in the custody of vigilantes at Bakin Kura in Bauchi Local Government Area. The incident was reported to the police on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at about 6:39 pm by the chairman of the Bakin […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas. The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wednesday, following […]
Arsenal are nearing a double acquisition from Manchester United, with young talents James Scanlon and Habeen Ogynneye travelling to London to finalise their transfers. The Gunners aim to recruit players who can be nurtured and contribute to the first team in the future. The club has already secured the signing of Elijah Upson, the son […]
Agency confirms 2, vows to track down killers By Dayo Johnson Akure Four officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, were reportedly killed in an ambush by suspected criminals in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state. But the security outfit confirmed that only two of its personnel died […]
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — GOVERNOR Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Friday, launched the state’s Climate Change Policy and Action Plan, calling for collective action across all sectors to build an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient state. Unveiling the policy document in Jalingo, Governor Kefas stated that the framework represents a critical step in determining the state’s […]
By Luminous Jannamike Embattled National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has insisted that the outcome of the Osun State governorship election will not determine who leads the party nationally, saying the leadership crisis is a separate legal matter already before the courts. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Imumolen said the dispute predates […]
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial ticket for the district, just hours after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP Kwara State chairman, Issa Bawa, presented the ticket to Mustapha on Friday, formally making him the party’s candidate for the 2027 election. Mustapha, who is also […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to give the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition candidates in the upcoming 2027 election high blood pressure. Wike made the vow on Friday in Abuja while speaking to journalists during an inspection of infrastructure […]
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has told the seven newly sworn-in commissioners that their performance will be judged by the results they deliver to the people, not by the positions they occupy. Alia gave the charge on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six male and one female commissioners in Makurdi, where he […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Eti-Osa Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ayo Adio, has said he is contesting the 2027 election to push for the use of public resources to improve the living conditions of working-class residents. Adio made the remarks during an interview on Vanguard Politics Hub, where […]