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August 17, 2026

Police warn against forceful takeover of Osun LG secretariats

Mr Etaifo said those planning to take over local government secretariats forcefully would be arrested and prosecuted.

Samuel Etaifo
August 17, 2026

Insecurity: Nasarawa communities seek FG’s urgent intervention

Residents said the security situation had become worrisome as a result of constant attacks, abductions and, in some cases, killings.

Nasarawa State logo
August 17, 2026

Kano cancer centre offers free radiotherapy to indigent patients

The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano.

Kano Cancer Treatment Centre
August 17, 2026

Ooni congratulates Gov Adeleke, urges unity in Osun

The monarch said the election’s conclusion should usher Osun into unity, reconciliation and purposeful governance for all communities.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Osun election outcome nullified ‘votes don’t count’ narrative, says IPAC

The council described the election outcome as a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy.

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)
August 17, 2026

Resident doctors commend Uba Sani on welfare

NARD said Mr Sani has shown commitment to improving resident doctors’ conditions through better remuneration, infrastructure, manpower development, and working conditions.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 17, 2026

Continue to deliver good governance, Obasanjo tells Gov Adeleke

The former president urged Mr Adeleke to remain committed to good governance and delivering the dividends of democracy.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State
August 17, 2026

PHOTOS: Hundreds of civil servants storm Osun state secretariat to celebrate Adeleke’s re-election

Hundreds of civil servants occupied the main entrance to the Osun State government secretariat on Monday to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke, after his re-election.

Civil servants waiting at the Osun state secretariat
August 17, 2026

Edo assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku resigns

Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned.

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
August 17, 2026

Police nab, arraign two Ogun men for assault

Two men, Shele Taiwo, 38, and Adeola Odunayo, 37, appeared before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Monday for assault.

Police