The Osun State Police Command has issued a stern warning to political actors, groups and individuals against any attempt to forcibly take control of local government secretariats or interfere with the administration of councils in the State. The warning came on Monday, August 17, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election, … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged opposition parties and politicians to stop banking on federal influence as a strategy for winning elections, insisting that candidates must earn the support of voters through genuine political engagement. Mohammed made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan … Read more
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reports of an alleged move by some lawmakers to remove him from office. Agbebaku’s resignation was announced on Monday by Ivy Ebojele, his media aide, in a brief statement posted on Facebook. Ebojele disclosed that the Speaker had … Read more
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in a commanding final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, combining early attacking pressure with clinical finishing to secure their first-ever WAFCON championship. … Read more
Music executive, Damilola “Dapper Damm” Akinwunmi, has responded to the financial allegations surrounding his dealings with some former artistes, including Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi, insisting that the records needed to establish the truth are already with the relevant authorities. Dapper Damm addressed the controversy in a series of posts on X on Sunday, August 16, … Read more
Umahi Explains Benin-Onitsha Road Delay The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government against accusations that it neglected the Benin-Onitsha Road, saying a major portion of the corridor is covered by a long-term concession agreement that places specific responsibilities on a private concessionaire. Umahi made the clarification in a statement issued on … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has announced Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development means the Governor will not retain the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Argungu, as his running mate if he seeks another term in … Read more
Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, reportedly mocked members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as some of the Party’s governors and senior chieftains departed the State following the defeat of the Party’s governorship candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. A video circulating after the August 15 governorship election showed a convoy believed to be carrying … Read more
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