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States

August 13, 2026

IGP orders full sweep in Kebbi after terrorists killed 10 officers

The police say security measures will be strengthened after terrorists killed 10 officers in the Sakaba council area of Kebbi.

Coffins of officers
August 13, 2026

ADC doubts Osun election will be free, calls Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord Party members’ denial ‘ridiculous’

“The manner of mobilisation and the kind of vehemence you see from the federal government on what is about to unfold in Osun is scary,” said ADC.

Armed security operatives in Osun
August 13, 2026

Osun govt declares Friday public holiday as Adeleke seeks re-election

Governor Ademola Adeleke hdeclared Friday as a work-free day to give public service workers in Osun the chance to prepare for and participate in Saturday’s governorship election.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 13, 2026

18 people killed in vehicle travelling from Lagos to Kano

At least 18 people were killed when a vehicle travelling from Lagos to Kano fell into a ditch at Wuya village along Bida-Mokwa road in Gbako council area of Niger.

Scene of the accident.
August 13, 2026

‘Kill Accord Party Members’: APC blames Gov Adeleke, supporters for Osun violence

“Governor Adeleke has not justified himself as the chief security officer of the state to rein in his supporters in terms of violence happening in the state,” said APC.

Adeleke, Fadahunsi
August 13, 2026

Kwara: Alleged kidnapper arrested while collecting ransom at PoS terminal

The police command in Kwara arrested a suspected kidnapper, Muhamodu Sanni, while attempting to collect a ransom via a point-of-sale terminal.

Armed Cops
August 13, 2026

Governors push for greater investment in early childhood development in North-West

NGF has rallied North-West states to prioritise early childhood development as a foundation for human capital development.

North-West governors
August 13, 2026

Enugu roadside traders get seven-day ultimatum to vacate roads

The Enugu State Ministry of Transport on Wednesday gave a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders to vacate trading in the Abakpa Nike axis.

Peter Mbah
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