Wednesday, August 19, 2026

States

August 17, 2026

Obi demands compensation for victims of electoral violence, killings in Osun

The NDC chieftain stressed the need for a democracy where elections are conducted without violence. 

Peter Obi
August 17, 2026

Gov. Sule inaugurates nine-member council to tackle insecurity in Nasarawa

He said sustainable security required justice, dialogue and responsible leadership. 

Governor Abdullahi Sule
August 17, 2026

Edo govt. begins palliative work on Okhun road in Benin

Mr Idahosa said he had visited the site consecutively from Friday to Monday to monitor the work.

palliative work at the deplorable Okhun Junction
August 17, 2026

Ex-governor Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke on his electoral victory 

He urged Mr Adeleke to see the outcome of the election as a renewed mandate to unite the state.

Aregbesola and Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Over 200 lecturers, including professors, have left KASU: ASUU

He attributed the development to poor remuneration and declining welfare conditions in the university.

Kaduna State University (KASU)
August 17, 2026

Five farmers die as boat capsizes in Niger

Hussaini Ibrahim, spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said the victims were four men and one female.

capsized boat
August 17, 2026

NDLEA destroys over 4,600kg of cannabis in Edo, nabs 10

Mr Ofoyeju said that the operations were carried out at Ugboku, Igbanke Forest.

NDLEA
August 17, 2026

NSE calls for engineering innovation to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges

The chairman urged young engineers to embrace continuous professional development.

Nigerian Society of Engineers
August 17, 2026

Ex-lawmaker decries attacks on APC chieftain Igbokwe’s Anambra residence

He described the vandalisation of Mr Igbokwe’s residence as unacceptable.

August 17, 2026

Police arraign man for alleged N1.8 million motorcycle theft

The prosecutor said the defendant and one other suspect, still at large, committed the offence on August 7 in Ado-Ekiti.

Court room used to illustrate the story