Saturday, August 22, 2026

States

August 6, 2026

Ondo woman arrested for allegedly collecting N42.3 million from 93 clients seeking visas to Europe

Mr Jimoh said the arrest was made after a written petition dated July 17, 2026, submitted by Akindayomi Oluwatobi & Associates.

an European Visa used to illustrate the story
August 6, 2026

Osun-Osogbo Festival: NSCDC assures residents, tourists of adequate security

Mr Sotayo urged members of the public to go about their lawful activities without fear.

Osun-Osogbo festival
August 6, 2026

Kano youths’ participation in governance progressing: Governor’s Aide

Musaddiq Adam, the senior special assistant on open government partnership to Governor Abba Yusuf, says that youth participation in governance has recorded steady progress.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 6, 2026

Navy recovers 85,300 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 83,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil concealed in dugout pits and reservoirs in Rivers.

Nigerian Navy
August 6, 2026

12 terrorists killed in Borno, 178 animals rescued, says military

Twelve terrorists were killed, suspected collaborators were apprehended, and 178 livestock were recovered, says the military.

Armed soldiers fighting Boko Haram
August 6, 2026

Lawyers, activists slam FirstBank, EFCC, Tinubu over freezing of Osun accounts

“The Osun state government has the locus standi to legally challenge this unconstitutional act of the EFCC and First Bank Plc, demanding huge costs,” the lawyer explained.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ademola Adeleke
August 6, 2026

ADC, NDC blast Tinubu for freezing Osun bank accounts ahead of election, accuse him of ‘political terrorism’

“The freezing of Osun State’s account is a brazen display of executive rascality. Never in the political history of Nigeria have we seen a desperate …government,” said NDC.

ADC and NDC logos
August 6, 2026

Ohanaeze celebrates Bianca Ojukwu at 58

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated with foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on her 58th birthday, hailing her outstanding service to Nigeria.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
August 6, 2026

15,000 police officers to provide security cover during Osun governorship election

The commissioner of police for Osun governorship election, Samuel Etaifo, says 15,000 police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election.

Armed Cops
August 5, 2026

Jigawa police nab two Nigeriens, nine others over alleged cattle rustling

Mr Shiisu said that the arrest was part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat animal theft.

Cattle