Friday, August 21, 2026

States

August 9, 2026

Security forces comb Okene-Auchi forests, deploy drones to rescue kidnap victims 

Ms Salihu stated, “The identified hideouts were subsequently destroyed and set ablaze to deny criminals further use of the locations.”

Security forces
August 9, 2026

Ile-Ife agog as Ooni names newborn princess 

Mr Lawal said the event held exactly a week after the safe delivery of the princess by the monarch’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.

Ile-Ife agog as Ooni names newborn princess
August 9, 2026

15 passengers burnt to death, 25 injured in Niger road crash: FRSC

Ms Sa’adu attributed the accident to wrongfully overtaking at a bend and speeding.

FRSC
August 9, 2026

ITF, Enugu join forces to establish digital fabrication centre

“Economic prosperity depends on deliberate investments in human capital and emerging technologies,” Mr Mbah said.

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
August 9, 2026

Osun police release commissioner arrested over alleged shooting in Ilesa

“The commissioner has been released. However, investigation is still ongoing on the matter,” Mr Ojelabi said.

Abiodun Ojelabi
August 9, 2026

Osun APC chieftain calls for restraint, credible poll

Mr Oyintiloye urged stakeholders to refrain from violence and ensure a peaceful electoral process, adding that no political ambition is worth the life of any citizen.

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye
August 9, 2026

Police intervene in Niger drivers’ protest

Commercial drivers blocked the Mokwa to New-Bussa and Mokwa to Bida to Ilorin roads to protest alleged kidnapping of their colleagues by suspected bandits.

Mokwa protest
August 9, 2026

Troops rescue 33 abducted passengers in Zamfara 

Mr Danja said the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into adjoining bushes.

August 9, 2026

Kano task force raids drug joints, arrests 28 suspects

The task force raided five drug joints in Rimin Gado and Doka in Tofa Local Government Area of the state.

August 9, 2026

Osun Poll: Civil society coalition urges credible, violence-free election

The group urged the federal government and agencies involved in the August 15 election to ensure fairness, justice and security.

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