Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 14, 2026

Troops rescue nine abducted victims , foil terrorist attacks in Niger 

Mr Adewunmi said some of the fleeing terrorists were believed to have sustained gunshot wounds.

rescue nine abducted victims
August 14, 2026

Police foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, recover exhibits

Mr Aliyu explained that the attackers broke into local shops.

police
August 14, 2026

Osun Poll:  Gov Adeleke campaign group condemns release of APC candidate caught with gun

Mr Olajengbesi alleged that Mr Komolafe and his co-perpetrators were released following pressure from APC top shots.

Adeleke with Accord Party members
August 14, 2026

Police arrest suspected cultist in Lagos, recover locally made pistol

The Lagos State police command arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity in Mushin.

Arrested suspect
August 14, 2026

Osun Election: INEC distributes sensitive materials

INEC has distributed election-sensitive materials to the 30 local government areas of Osun for the governorship election scheduled for Saturday.

Ballot boxes and paper
August 14, 2026

INEC confirms 1.9 million PVCs collected, reassures Osun voters of credible election

A table of the PVCs collected, polling unit by polling unit, is on INEC’s website.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
August 13, 2026

Police nab 19-year-old wife for allegedly trying to poison husband in Bauchi

According to the command’s spokesperson, the victim is currently receiving medical treatment.

police
August 13, 2026
Pelumi Olajengbesi
August 13, 2026

Malian President Assimi Goita pardons French national convicted of coup

The Malian government also ordered the immediate expulsion of Mr Vezilier from the national territory.

Malian President Assimi Goita
August 13, 2026

Gov. Aliyu spends N2 billion on 1,000 motorcycles for security agents in Sokoto 

Mr Bawa said the motorcycles would complement the 62 armoured vehicles procured by the state government for N27 billion and distributed to security agencies.

Ahmad Aliyu