Friday, August 21, 2026

States

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.

Osun State Logo
August 9, 2026

Enugu govt seeks measurable health gains

Enugu State government urged health stakeholders to translate policies and investments into measurable improvements in residents’ health outcomes.

Peter Mbah
August 9, 2026
Blocked Mokwa-Bida highway
August 9, 2026

Osun: NDC chieftain tasks INEC, security agencies on fair, peaceful election

Mr Johnson urged eligible voters in Osun to come out en masse and vote.

National Democratic Congress (NDC)
August 9, 2026

Adeleke’s campaign council accuses CP Gotan of aiding APC thugs to terrorise Accord Party leaders, supporters

The council alleged that Mr Gotan was holding secret night meetings to attack Accord leaders.

CP Gotan and Accord Party logo
August 9, 2026

Nasarawa to collaborate with Colombia to tackle extremism

Mr Sule said Nasarawa was aware of the challenges Colombia had faced in the past.

Abdullahi Sule
August 9, 2026

Troops kill suspected kidnapper, rescue abducted victim in Edo

The spokesperson said that troops combed the surrounding forest in an effort to track the fleeing kidnappers.

Troops