The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old man and several other suspected drug traffickers during coordinated operations that led to the recovery of huge quantities of opioids, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and other controlled substances across parts of Nigeria. The latest operations, which involved multiple Commands of the anti-narcotics agency, resulted in … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the outcome as a major demonstration of the power of voters and democratic choice. The opposition Party, however, has raised questions over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) handling of its Result … Read more
Fresh attacks by suspected bandits in parts of Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State have forced residents to abandon their homes, with women, children and elderly people among those seeking refuge in Kebbe town. The latest violence reportedly occurred in Ungushi and surrounding communities, where residents fled following an overnight assault by armed men. … Read more
YIAGA Africa has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for what it described as a largely satisfactory performance during the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisation, which monitored the poll alongside other election observation groups, said the exercise provided evidence that Nigeria’s electoral process can continue … Read more
A 25-year-old man suspected to have been associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly spending about eight months with the terrorist organisation. The man, identified as Ali Gambo Kanuri, is said to be from Ngarinna village in Monguno … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps has intercepted a truck carrying 15 passengers who were allegedly concealed beneath a covering alongside eight motorcycles and other goods during an enforcement operation. The discovery was made when FRSC officials stopped a Mitsubishi truck with registration number GDD 815 ZP and became suspicious of the manner in which its … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 1,906,390 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected by registered voters in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The figure represents 81.50 per cent of the 2,339,233 registered voters in the State, leaving 426,842 PVCs yet to be collected, according to the electoral commission. INEC … Read more
The political battle ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election has taken a legal turn, with the campaign camp of Governor Ademola Adeleke threatening to sue Senator Francis Fadahunsi for ₦10bn over alleged defamatory remarks. Pelumi Olajengbesi, a spokesman for Adeleke’s campaign organisation, accused the Osun East Senator of making statements capable of damaging … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a fresh warning to political parties, governorship candidates, supporters and other stakeholders in Osun State against violence, ballot snatching, vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning came on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, just three days before residents of the State are expected … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning following a controversial statement in which he was allegedly heard telling supporters of the All Progressives Congress to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the State’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, is expected to appear before the … Read more