Wednesday, August 19, 2026

States

August 18, 2026

Osun Poll: Gov. Adeleke discredits ADC’s collaboration claim with Accord to defeat APC

Mr Abdullahi said anyone familiar with what happened in Osun State knew the role his party played to secure the victory for the Accord.

ADC and Accord logos
August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026

Gov. Diri advises new Bayelsa elders council on political neutrality

Mr Spero-Jack pledged to build on his predecessor’s achievements.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
August 18, 2026

Kaduna NBA hails Uba Sani for strengthening judiciary

Mr Aliyu commended the governor for providing 40 official vehicles to judges of the High Court, Shari’ah Court of Appeal, and Customary Court of Appeal.

Nigerian Bar Association
August 18, 2026

Police apprehend two suspected members of Ogun ‘one chance’ syndicate

Mr Babaseyi stated, “Efforts are currently being intensified by operatives to track down and apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.”

Armed policemen in Benue State.
August 18, 2026

Lar leadership institute inaugurates planning committee

A committee has been inaugurated to oversee preparations for the formal launch of the Solomon and Mary Lar Institute for Leadership scheduled for October 27 in Abuja.

Solomon Lar
August 18, 2026

Troops capture alleged ISWAP terrorists, free kidnapped Cameroonian

Troops of Operation ‘HADIN KAI’ apprehended three suspected ISWAP terrorists, recovered weapons and rescued a Cameroonian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in Borno.

Troops
August 18, 2026

Terrorists kill 23 people in latest attack on Plateau community

Terrorists invaded the Bin-Per community in Plateau killing 23 people, including women and children.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
August 18, 2026

APC governors, chieftains in Osun on election day acted like bullies, undermining democracy: Jonathan

Mr Jonathan censured the national ruling party for attempting to bully and intimidate Osun voters on Saturday, warning them against becoming a menace to society.

APC governors in Osun and Former President Goodluck Jonathan