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States

August 5, 2026

Suspect arrested over alleged vandalism of TCN towers in Yola

The TCN noted that vandalism posed a severe structural threat to the towers.

Suspect arrested over alleged vandalism of TCN towers
August 5, 2026

Leaders urged to enthrone security in Northern Nigeria

Mr Adebayo advocated sustained investment in agriculture and productive enterprises to create jobs and reduce poverty.

The Northern Nigeria.
August 5, 2026

Northern leaders advised to curb almajirai menace 

The professor lamented that while lavish mansions continued to spring up across the region, millions of children remained homeless, hungry and without access to education.

Almajirai
August 5, 2026

Gov. Makinde to roll out 50 electric buses to ease transportation in Oyo

Mr Makinde noted that projects nominated by residents during town hall meetings were already being implemented across the state.

Seyi Makinde
August 5, 2026

Lilypond customs recorded $792.5 million export value in second quarter: Controller

Mr Ariyibi commended the comptroller-general of customs for his support.

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
August 5, 2026

“This is threat to democracy,” says Gov. Adeleke as EFCC freezes Osun govt account

The letter also specified the “Osun State Government Statutory Allocation Acct: 2017170947” as the account that should be frozen.

Governor Adeleke and EFCC logo
August 5, 2026

Ogun man jailed one month for stealing cable wire

The prosecutor, ASP Ojo Adewusi, told the court that the offences were allegedly committed on July 24 at about 6:30 pm at Logbara Area of Owode -Egba Abeokuta.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
August 5, 2026

“Promise keeper,” clerics hail Uba Sani for fulfilling house pledge to two Kaduna residents

The two religious leaders praised the governor for buying a house each for both Sarah Achi and Malam Usman Aliyu who lost their spouses at different times recently.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 5, 2026

EFCC plotting to freeze Osun govt’s accounts ahead of August 15 poll, says Adeleke

The governor noted that there was no legal basis or justification for any push to freeze the state government accounts.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
August 5, 2026

Ibadan man arraigned for allegedly stealing aluminum extrusions

The Magistrate, Oluwaferanmi Raji, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 and two sureties in like sum.

Courtroom