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June 18, 2026

We’ll not participate in Oyo council poll, APC says

The APC described plans by Gov. Seyi Makinde’s administration to conduct another local government council election in December 2026 as illegal, ill-conceived, and self-serving.

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June 18, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: CDD warns against vote buying, voter apathy 

Ekiti is the first off-cycle governorship election scheduled for June 20.

Centre for Democracy and Development
June 18, 2026

ASUU threatens showdown with Yobe govt over unimplemented agreements

Mr Adamu said the outstanding issues include non-payment of five years’ promotion arrears for academic staff, covering the period from 2018 to 2024.

ASUU
June 18, 2026

Ekiti Poll: Oyebanji declares Friday work-free day for workers

She said the holiday was declared to enable workers in the state to travel to their respective voting centres.

Biodun Oyebanji
June 18, 2026

Navy uncovers suspected militant financing network, obtains N5 million extortion records in Cross River

“The location served as a meeting point and operational base for criminals who emerged from adjoining creeks to coordinate attacks,” he said.

Nigerian Navy
June 18, 2026

EkitiDecides2026: David Mark, Aregbesola rally support for ADC governorship candidate

Mr Aregbesola campaigned along Ado-Ikere Road, urging residents to vote for Mr Bejide to drive sustainable development in the state.

EkitiDecides2026
June 18, 2026

NEMA, Saudi govt support 6,000 vulnerable households in Yobe

The Saudi-based humanitarian organisation donated 24,302 food baskets for distribution to vulnerable households in Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi and Taraba states.

NEMA/ KSrelief
June 18, 2026

Abia police arrest two suspects, recover firearms in Aba

Police operatives recovered one locally made pistol, one live ammunition and live cartridges.

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June 18, 2026

Kaduna has keyed into Tinubu’s reform agenda: Uba Sani

Mr Sani noted that the reforms had already started yielded tangible results.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
June 18, 2026

Ondo urges blood donation for healthier society

Ms Suraju advised people to take balanced diets in order to have sufficient blood to donate.

Blood donors