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August 11, 2026

Police arrest Ogun woman for stealing iPhone

A 28-year-old woman, Divine Kalu, appeared before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Tuesday for stealing an iPhone worth N1.6 million.

iPhone
August 11, 2026

Adeleke, Oyebamiji are my juniors in politics; I’ll defeat them, ADC candidate declares

“Politically speaking, they (Adeleke and Oyebamiji) are my juniors in politics. Forget about the party they all belong to,” said Mr Salaam.

Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem Salaam
August 11, 2026

Fresh killings in Osun days before governorship election, police say

The police command in Osun says three persons were killed in a cult-related clash in the Imo area of Osun on Monday.

Armed Cops
August 11, 2026

Babachir Lawal draws battle line with ADC, Atiku over allegedly rigged Adamawa governorship primary

Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.

Babachir Lawal
August 11, 2026

Alleged notorious kidnapper captured in Enugu

Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition.

Alleged notorious kidnapper
August 11, 2026

16 hostages freed as security forces, Kogi bandits engage in gunfight

Troops of the Nigerian Army say 16 residents held hostage by suspected kidnappers were rescued during a coordinated search operation in Kogi.

16 hostages freed
August 11, 2026

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover, preaches peace as Osun election looms

Speaking at its inauguration, Mr Adeleke urged residents and the electorate to shun violence before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover
August 10, 2026

Customs intercepted N3.24 billion smuggled goods in eight weeks: Official

Mr Aliyu said the seizures included 22 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 130.84kg.

Nigeria Customs Service
August 10, 2026

New Anambra police commissioner assumes duty

Mr Ama pledged the command’s renewed determination to protect lives and property.

August 10, 2026

Atiku, David Mark rally Osun voters for ADC ahead August 15 gubernatorial election 

Mr Abubakar expressed optimism that the large turnout at the rally was a sign of victory for the ADC.

Atiku and David Mark at ADC rally in Osun