Idiaye Emerges Edo Assembly Speaker As Agbebaku Resigns
The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye, the lawmaker representing Akoko Edo Constituency I, as its speaker. Idiaye’s emergence followed the resignation of the former…
Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Valentine Chimaobi Nwajiagu, was allegedly attacked on Sunday by a member of the Knights of St. John International, Sir Iyke Nwatakwocha, at St. Anthony…
Woman arrested for stealing newborn in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area of the state and presenting the…
Frozen Account: I’ve Instructed My Attorney General To Drop Suit Against EFCC — Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke had raised an alarm and subsequently sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the agency froze the state’s main bank account. Re-elected…
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- Insecurity
- August 17, 2026
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Gunmen kill residents in attack on Benue communities
Gunmen invaded communities in Ukum LGA of Benue early Sunday morning, killing several residents and injuring others. The attack was said to have happened in Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina,…
INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun gov poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was on Sunday declared elected, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas in the governorship election held across the state on…
At least 38 dead as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
No fewer than 38 people have been confirmed dead after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday. Tsunami waves were recorded in several areas of the Southeast Asian…
Police arrest Accord lawmaker for ‘importing 300 persons’ to vote in Osun guber poll
The Osun police command has arrested Abiola Ibrahim, a member of the state’s house of assembly, over the alleged import of at least 300 people to vote in Saturday’s…
Ghana Police kill two, arrest Nigerian over alleged bank robbery attempt
The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested a Nigerian identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi and killed two other suspected members of a robbery gang during an intelligence-led operation…
Strait of Hormuz will become US territory after Iran war, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory after the war with Iran. The president made the comments while delivering a speech…
- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- August 15, 2026
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Kidnappers free Anambra businessman, reverend sister
A businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, who was kidnapped alongside a reverend sister by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, have…
Osun Decides: Why Today’s Election Is More Than Who Is Governor
Osun State will elect its next governor tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a poll rescheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from August 8. The election will…
Over 40,000 security personnel in Osun as election holds today
The people of Osun will today elect a governor under a very tight security to steer the affairs of the state for the next four years. Weekend Trust reports…
Atiku sues Tinubu over ‘NYSC certificate forgery’, seeks disqualification from 2027 election
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued President Bola Tinubu over alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. In a…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- August 15, 2026
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Lakurawa terrorists kill four soldiers in Sokoto
No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly feared killed when suspected Lakurawa terrorists invaded Kebbe town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday. Saturday PUNCH gathered…