Thursday, November 5, 2026

Yunusa Umar

August 12, 2026

ADC alleges plot to arrest Aregbesola ahead of Osun poll

This comes amid heightened tensions and pre-election violence recorded in the state.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
August 12, 2026

Sustained military pressure forcing terrorists to surrender: Troops

According to him, two high-profile terrorist members surrendered to troops today.

Troops
August 12, 2026

INEC reprints ballot papers to include Osun SDP candidate’s name after court order

Mr Haruna said the development brought the number of political parties contesting the election to 15.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
August 12, 2026

Insecurity: Gov. AbdulRazaq welcomes soldiers deployed to Kwara LG, thanks Tinubu

The governor thanked Mr Tinubu’s recent approval for increased welfare packages for soldiers.

L-R: Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Major General Yakubu Yahaya
August 11, 2026

Ireland-based Nigerian man who claimed mistaken identity deported to Nigeria

Mr Okwuoha was accused by Irish authorities of resisting deportation after the suspect said he was one of 10 identical brothers.

Sam Okwuoha
August 11, 2026

Soldiers foil attack on Benue community, kill suspected herder

Mr Zubairu said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend other members of the group who fled the scene.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke
August 11, 2026

Four suspected cultists arrested in Lagos, firearm recovered

Ms Adebisi stated that suspect also confessed his involvement in several killings within Mushin and other parts of Lagos State.

August 11, 2026

Davido flags Osun violence to Trump as pre-election casualties climb

Fifteen thousand police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election. An additional 10,000 NSCDC officers would be on the ground.

Trump, Davido
August 11, 2026

Babachir Lawal draws battle line with ADC, Atiku over allegedly rigged Adamawa governorship primary

Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.

Babachir Lawal
August 11, 2026

Alleged notorious kidnapper captured in Enugu

Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition.

Alleged notorious kidnapper