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States

August 17, 2026

Gov Adeleke’s re-election triumph of courage over fear, says Accord Party chairman

Mr Mgbudem said the election was a powerful testament to the people’s resolve to choose their governor freely and peacefully and protect their votes despite all odds.

Accord Party
August 17, 2026

New Edo assembly speaker suspends Agbebaku, majority leader over alleged corruption

Mr Idiaye, who represents Akoko Edo Constituency I, was elected the new speaker following Blessing Agbebaku’s resignation on Monday.

Yekini Idiaye
August 17, 2026

Regional development minister lauds NEDC projects in Borno

Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for ongoing projects in the region.

NEDC
August 17, 2026

Voter apathy mars Bauchi LG poll

At some polling centres in the Dawaki, Tirwun, Kofar, Ran and Yelwa areas of Bauchi, there were no voters or election officials, despite the deployment of security personnel.

Bauchi State
August 17, 2026

Two herders arraigned over alleged unlawful grazing

The prosecutor alleged that the defendants unlawfully grazed their cattle on unauthorised farmland in the Itapaji-Ekiti forest.

Herders
August 17, 2026

NDC hails Gov Adeleke, says Osun election triumph for democracy

The NDC said Mr Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election was a triumph for democracy and the people’s will.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
August 17, 2026

Army deploys new measures to boost security in Sokoto-Kebbi border communities

The Nigerian Army said it readjusted its security architecture to prevent further terrorist attacks on communities between Sokoto and Kebbi states.

Nigerian Army
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