22 Aug, 2026
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Lamido Accuses PDP Governors of Blocking His National Chairmanship Bid

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has alleged that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are deliberately preventing him from contesting for the national chairmanship of the party. Lamido made the claim during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he said the governors refused to release a nomination […]

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Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts, Approves 30,000 Fresh Recruits

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, a move aimed at strengthening community policing and tackling rising insecurity in many parts of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement […]

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Kwara Govt Confirms Release of 38 Eruku Church Abductees

Kwara State Government on Sunday confirmed the release of the 38 worshippers abducted during the recent attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), who announced the development, described the rescue operation as “a major relief” and credited the freed abductees’ safe […]

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50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced that 50 of the hundreds of children kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State have successfully escaped from their abductors. In a statement released on Sunday, the Christian body said the children regained their freedom between Friday and Saturday and have since reunited with their families. […]

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Federal High Court Denies Report of Assassination Attempt on Justice Omotosho

The Federal High Court has dismissed as false a social media report claiming that Justice James Omotosho narrowly escaped an assassination attempt following his recent judgement sentencing Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. The rumour, circulated by a blogger on Facebook, alleged that the Abuja-based judge was attacked early Saturday and rushed to the hospital while […]

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Osun INEC Begins Outstanding Phase One Activities for Continuous Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of pending activities under Phase One of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. This follows fresh directives from the Commission’s National Headquarters. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Public Affairs Officer, Musa Olurode, on behalf of the Osun Resident Electoral […]

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APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru Withdraws From 2026 Osun Governorship Race

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has formally withdrawn from the 2026 governorship contest in Osun State. Basiru, who had previously declared interest announced his withdrawal on Saturday during the commissioning of his political office, Alubarika House, in Osogbo. Speaking at the event, the former Senate spokesperson revealed that […]

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Adeleke Reassures Osun Residents of Safety

Governor Ademola Adeleke has moved to calm heightened public anxiety over rising bandit incursions in neighbouring states. He affirmed that Osun remains secure and that the government is taking sustained measures to prevent any infiltration by criminal elements. The governor expressed gratitude to residents for their continuing support for his administration, promising uninterrupted delivery of […]