Friday, August 21, 2026

States

August 10, 2026

Lawmaker donates 200 dialysis consumables to MAUTH

Mr Salihu said the gesture was part of his humanitarian support, intended to help patients receive services at a subsidised rate, going beyond politics.

Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital
August 10, 2026

Group mobilises Bauchi residents for asthma prevention, control

The virtual exercise, themed “Run for Breath”, attracted over 400 athletes and sports enthusiasts across Nigeria.

Bauchi State
August 10, 2026

Osun Poll: Gov Adeleke’s wife leads women’s protest for peaceful election

Ms Adeleke led women in a peaceful protest to demand a violence-free election in Osun State.

Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adebusola Adeleke
August 10, 2026

APC plotting to pressure INEC to end voting prematurely, Adeleke’s campaign group alleges

The group alleged that the APC intends to target local government areas considered strongholds of Mr Adeleke to “suppress votes and disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters.”

Imole Campaign Council
August 10, 2026

Veteran journalist Ayo Akinyemi’s son-in-law abducted in Ikenne: Police

Mr Osunuga, a poultry farm owner, was said to have been abducted on Sunday, while driving out to buy fuel and deliver poultry products.

August 10, 2026

10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
August 10, 2026

SSCQE: 274 soldiers sit army’s senior staff course exam in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) for 274 officers at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna.

army officers
August 10, 2026

ISWAP top commander, nine terrorists killed in Borno airstrike: NAF

NAF killed nine ISWAP fighters in an airstrike in Borno, including a key commander responsible for escorting high-value members of the group.

NAF Airstrikes
August 9, 2026

Traditional rulers sue for peace ahead of Osun governorship poll

The Obalufe warned that anyone found engaging in violence would be punished.

Osun State.
August 9, 2026

2027: Aggrieved Oyo APC governorship aspirants reconcile, pledge support for party’s candidate Sharafadeen Alli 

Mr Lanlehin stated, “No candidate can win a general election by relying only on those who supported him in the primary.”

Oyo APC governorship aspirants