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States

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
August 5, 2026

Ibadan driver arrested for stealing employer’s car

Oluwasegun Olanrewaju appeared before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday for stealing his employer’s car.

Courtroom
August 5, 2026

Nasarawa: Onawo dumps ADC for APM, to run for governor

The senator was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023. He later dumped the PDP and joined the ADC.

Nasarawa South senatorial district, Ogoshi Onawo
August 5, 2026

Alleged cop killers captured in Rivers: Police

The police command in Rivers has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of two officers.

Armed cops
August 5, 2026

SDP boasts of landslide victory in Nasarawa

SDP in Nasarawa has expressed confidence that it will win the governorship seat and other elective positions in the 2027 elections.

Social Democratic Party (
August 5, 2026

Peace Summit: Arewa leaders seek united front against terrorists, bandits

The call was made at the Northern Peace Summit organised by the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative in Kaduna.

BOKO HARAM
August 5, 2026

Three Ibadan men arrested for armed robbery

The suspects were arrested around the Rhema Bridge axis of Oluyole, Ibadan, at about 12:30 p.m.

Armed cops in Kaduna
August 5, 2026

Kebbi residents offered free eye surgery

The four-day medical outreach will run from Saturday to Tuesday at the General Hospital, Koko, in the Koko-Bese council area of Kebbi, starting at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Zainab-Nasare Idris
August 5, 2026

Katsina govt begins ₦5.4 billion Mashi township road dualisation project

Governor Dikko Radda has officially launched the ₦5.4 billion Mashi township road dualisation project.

Governor Dikko Radda