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The Nigerian Army has relocated the tactical headquarters of Operation Enduring Peace, also known as Operation Safe Haven, from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following renewed attacks in the area. The relocation comes after a recent attack on Binper Village in Mangu, where more than 25 people were killed. Speaking during the relocation on Wednesday, Commander of Operation Enduring Peace and General Officer Commanding 3 Division, […]

The governments of Oyo, Ogun, Lagos and Osun States have declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in activities marking this year’s Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. The declarations reflect the growing recognition of Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day as an important occasion for celebrating Yoruba traditional religion, culture and heritage. In Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to enable residents to […]

The Kaduna State Police Command has ordered an investigation into officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from motorists and cyclists during a stop-and-search operation in Millennium City. The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, directed that the officers involved be identified and investigated, with anyone found culpable to face disciplinary action. Police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said routine roadblocks and stop-and-search operations have been curtailed except where there […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate end to the use of green areas, parks and gardens in Abuja as car dealership lots. Wike also directed the authorities to stop all unauthorised use of the spaces and set up a task force to enforce the directive. The FCT Administration said the move is part of efforts to address flooding in the Federal Capital Territory. […]

An 80-year-old man, Amos Onwe Ubochi, has been killed in Osege village, Umuogodo Oshia Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ubochi was reportedly returning home after attending a prayer session for All Progressives Grand Alliance candidates when he was attacked. His body was later found along a bush path and taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, where he was confirmed dead. The Ebonyi State Police Command […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced this in its timetable and schedule of activities signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. The affected State House of Assembly constituencies are Abraka, Isoko […]

The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to curb indiscriminate refuse dumping across Ibadan through stronger collaboration with community leaders and waste management consultants. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during a meeting with Community Development Council chairmen and waste consultants. Aderinto said the meeting was aimed at improving the implementation of the state’s house-to-house waste collection policy. He urged CDC chairmen to mobilise residents […]

The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, and recovered cash and mining equipment. The suspects were arrested by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a routine operation and later handed over to the NSCDC Mining Marshals in Abuja. The NSCDC Mining Marshals said preliminary investigations showed that the suspects allegedly operated without the required […]

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has nullified the September 16, 2025 election of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Chevron branch and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. Justice Joyce Damachi, in a judgment delivered on August 10, 2026, directed the South-West Zonal Director of Labour to supervise the fresh election. The court also declared invalid the dissolution of the Chevron Branch Executive […]