Police nab 18 suspects, recover 47 guns in Rivers
…Arrest car snatcher in fake military camouflage By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals and recovered 47 firearms of various calibres, 12 stolen vehicles and 420 rounds of live ammunition in operations conducted across the state between June and August 12, 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, […]
Kebbi PDP splits over endorsement of Gov Idris for second term
Others insist there is no alternative to governor By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been divided over calls to endorse Governor Nasir Idris for a second term in office, with some prominent party stakeholders backing his continuity while the state leadership has […]
Osun election: ‘Don’t join ugly parties to cause violence’ — Uzodinma advises voters
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters in Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Uzodinma made the appeal on Thursday while addressing supporters at the APC mega rally in the state, where he campaigned for the party’s candidate, […]
Taraba APC faces pressure over Sambo’s unresolved primary complaints
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Supporters of former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, have expressed concern over the alleged silence of the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on complaints arising from the party’s governorship primary. The development has reportedly generated tension within the party, with Sambo’s supporters calling for the […]
Operation Fansan Yamma launches Clean Sweep IV against terrorists
By Kingsley Omonobi The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched Operation Clean Sweep IV, a coordinated offensive aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorists and armed criminal groups across the North-West. The operation is designed to disrupt terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and prevent the infiltration and expansion of […]
Ebonyi Assembly orders crackdown on illegal motor parks
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Transport to intensify enforcement against illegal motor parks and halt the activities of transport operators at unauthorised parks across Abakaliki metropolis. The directive was issued by the House Committee on Works and Transport during an oversight visit to the Ministry […]
Umahi tasks federal controllers on stronger road project supervision
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. Umahi also charged the controllers to improve communication with the public to ensure that Nigerians are adequately informed about […]
Disu reaffirms police commitment to counterterrorism, rule of law
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism efforts, protecting civilians, upholding human rights and ensuring adherence to the rule of law. Disu made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he represented the Nigeria Police Force at […]
NGO Bill: Odinkalu raises alarm over threat to civil liberties
…Labels bill most dangerous since 1999 By John Alechenu ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has described the NGO Regulation Bill currently before the National Assembly as the most dangerous piece of legislation proposed in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The bill has passed first and second readings […]
FG re-opens 3 bonds valued at N1.1trn for subscription for Aug
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced an offer of three FGN bonds valued at N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unit.
Osun Election: Let people choose, peace must prevail — Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on all stakeholders in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election to ensure that voters are allowed to exercise their franchise freely and without intimidation. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Thursday, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), […]
