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
Arsenal have opened the 2026/27 campaign with silverware after producing a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Premier League champions wasted no time in announcing their intentions, scoring within the opening minute before adding two more goals to secure a comfortable victory over the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said it is carefully reviewing the outcome of the 2026 governorship election before deciding its next course of action, amid the defeat of its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, by the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The opposition Party said its leadership was examining the results recorded across the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally shut down its Situation Room for the 2026 Osun State governorship election following the conclusion of the poll and the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the closure on Sunday, August 16, 2026, after the Commission completed its … Read more
A senior Hamas delegation has held talks with Egypt’s intelligence chief, Hassan Rashad, as diplomatic efforts intensify to move forward with U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed framework for ending the Gaza conflict. The meeting, held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, comes as Washington and regional mediators push to resolve disagreements over the implementation of the … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election has triggered a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent political figures, with former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, former Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye and former Lagos State Labour Party governorship candidate, … 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
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the State as his administration intensifies efforts to deliver infrastructure and public facilities to communities across the 23 local government areas. The commissioning exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will continue until August 28, … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has unveiled his squad for Sunday’s pre-season meeting with Schalke 04, with several of the Spanish giants’ biggest names included for the final friendly before the start of the 2026/27 campaign. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with kick-off set for 5:00 … Read more