Friday, August 21, 2026

States

August 12, 2026

NHRC asks Senate to suspend Fadahunsi over inciting comment on Osun poll

The agency emphasised that every eligible Nigerian has the right to participate in an election, vote and support the political party of their choice.

Fadahunsi and the NHRC logo
August 12, 2026

Benue LG chairman donates 51 bikes to village head to strengthen security

The chairman said that the donation formed part of his administration’s broader efforts to strengthen security and restore peace across the 10 council wards.

An image showing Guma LG on the Benue State map.
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 12, 2026

Five suspects arrested during raid of Akwa Ibom criminal hideout

Ms John said operatives of the command on Tuesday at about 1600hrs conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout at Mbak Itam, Ikot Mbang in the Itu LGA.

Armed Cops
August 12, 2026

19 terrorists eliminated, 23 hostages freed: Nigerian Army

A report said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued five people who escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno.

Soldiers fighting insurgents
August 12, 2026

Edo: NSCDC mobilises 500 officers for Osun governorship poll

NSCDC has deployed 500 operatives from Edo to Osun to support security operations for the August 15 governorship election.

Armed NSCDC
August 12, 2026

Teenager drowns in Kano pond

The Kano State Fire Service says 18-year-old Abdullahi Aminu drowned after falling into a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta council area.

Body bag
August 12, 2026

Osun Election 2026: Residents fear voter apathy amid deadly violence

Osun residents have expressed concern over rising political violence and killings ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Voters
August 12, 2026

Ebonyi assembly passes bill regulating rents, agents’ fees, scrap trade

The Ebonyi House of Assembly has passed into law a bill regulating scrap trade, house rents, and estate agent fees to curb exploitation and vandalism.

August 12, 2026

Group decries alleged political marginalisation of Bayelsa East, Yenagoa

The Bayelsa Rescue Movement, a socio-political group, has decried alleged political marginalisation of Bayelsa East senatorial district and parts of Yenagoa council area.

Governor Douye Diri and Bayelsa Rescue Movement