Osun: Adeleke family to provide scholarships for children, dependants of election victims
OSOGBO — The Adeleke family has pledged to provide scholarships up to university level for children and dependants of persons who lost their lives during the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke disclosed this on his X platform on Wednesday while reflecting on his victory and receipt of his Certificate of Return. […]
Coalition knocks Atiku over subsidy U-turn, demands explanation
The Coalition for Tinubu-Okpebholo-Nigeria has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the opposition’s emerging position on petrol subsidy ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a contradiction that requires a clear explanation.
Iran Guards say Saudi Arabia won’t be able to contain Yemen’s Houthis
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom.
Sewage, blocked drains worsen Abuja flooding — FG
The Federal Ministry of Environment has blamed blocked manholes and underground drainage channels for worsening the flash flood that occurred at Blantyre Crescent, Adetokunbo Ademola, Wuse II, Abuja, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
2027: Labour Party urges Abia NASS candidates to shun mudslinging
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has charged its National Assembly candidates to shun mudslinging and make issues, competence and their track records the centrepiece of their campaigns.
Police arrest suspects over deadly Plateau community attack
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang says police have arrested some people in connection with Tuesday’s deadly attack on Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area. Mutfwang disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the community to sympathise with residents over the August 18, 2026 attack, which claimed several lives and left […]
