Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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August 19, 2026

Strike continues until Gov Aiyedatiwa meets our demands: AAUA-ASUU

ASUU branch of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko branch, says it will continue its ongoing indefinite strike until the Ondo government meets its demands.

Ondo governor signing document
August 19, 2026

Driver sentenced to years in prison for stealing tiles

The Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a driver, Edward Isaac, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing cartons of floor tiles worth N880,000.

Cartons of tiles
August 19, 2026

Ashiru needs lesson in education funding: Kaduna Govt

For three consecutive years, Governor Uba Sani has committed about one-quarter of Kaduna State’s annual budget to education.

Isa Mohammed Ashiru and Uba Sani
August 19, 2026

Umahi warns contractors against abandoning project sites

Works minister David Umahi has directed contractors handling federal government road projects to remain fully active on their sites, warning against abandoning projects.

David Umahi
August 19, 2026

Egg sellers hail Lagos govt for Agege food hub, seeks inclusion

The Eggs Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria has commended the Lagos government for establishing the Agege Fresh Food Hub.

Agege Food Hub
August 19, 2026

Two Kaduna women nabbed for stealing deceased friend’s wrappers during mourning

Keziah Nathan, 26, and Janet Caleb, 29, were on Wednesday arraigned before the Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for stealing their late friend’s wrappers.

WRAPPERS
August 19, 2026

Two Ogun men arraigned for stealing battery

Two men, Sunday Famakinde, 38, and Kehinde Olamide, 35, were arraigned before the Ota Magistrate’s Court in Ogun on Wednesday for stealing a battery worth N100,000.

Car Battery
August 19, 2026

CP lauds Enugu community for protecting infrastructure from vandals

The commissioner restated the command’s firm commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure.

police commissioner, Mamman Giwa,
August 19, 2026

Terrorists kill two in Plateau

Terrorists on Monday attacked Dyan community in Rim village, and two persons were shot dead. The attack occurred in Riyom council area of Plateau.

Terrorists with guns
August 19, 2026

Kano govt, Dangote Foundation sign MoU on skills acquisition centre

The Kano government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aliko Dangote Foundation to take over and manage the Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre for 20 years.

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF)