Soldiers kill kidnapper, rescue abducted farmer in Edo
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued an abducted victim and killed a kidnapper during a coordinated operation in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
RRS arrests miscreants terrorising motorists in midnight Lekki-Ajah raid
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad has arrested suspected miscreants and hoodlums terrorising motorists along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, following a midnight enforcement operation targeted at criminal elements operating along the corridor.
Ojodu Legislative Arm Celebrates Chairman’s Wife, Abimbola Odunmbaku, on Birthday
OJODU, LAGOS — August 8, 2026: The Legislative Arm of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has felicitated with the wife of the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Chief (Mrs.) Abimbola Odunmbaku, on the occasion of her birthday.
30 Convicted, Sentenced to Two Months in Prison for Vandalising Lagos Bridges
Lagos, August 8, 2026 — Thirty suspected miscreants have been convicted and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment each after pleading guilty to charges bordering on the vandalism and removal of iron rods supporting critical bridges in Lagos State.
INEC Extends 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidate Submission Deadline to August 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election.
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2 to Reach Quarter-finals
Nigeria's Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match in Rabat.
Flying Eagles edge Côte d’Ivoire on penalties to reach WAFU B U-20 final
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday defeated hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties to book a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after a dramatic semi-final ended 2-2 following extra time.
Dangote Refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel to ₦1,570/Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive…
Why Osun Govt Account Was Frozen — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded to allegations by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over…
Why Fubara wasn’t allowed to seek second term — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the political crisis in Rivers State denied…