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INEC confirms 16 bye-elections across 12 states for Saturday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that bye-elections will be held in 16 federal and state constituencies, as well as senatorial districts, across 12 states of the federation. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, 16th August 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at polling units in the affected constituencies. In a public notice, INEC […]
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D’Tigress makes history as only African team in FIBA top 10
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has risen to 8th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, propelled by their historic performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This marks a significant leap from their previous 11th position, solidifying their status as Africa’s basketball powerhouse. Announced on Thursday, the updated rankings reflect Nigeria’s climb […]
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Tinubu heads to TICAD9 in Japan, Brazil for bilateral talks
President Bola Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Our correspondent learnt that he left Abuja at 11:15 am. The President was seen off by top government officials, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of Finance and […]
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Osun Does Not Run ‘Security Votes’, All Security Spending Is Budgeted – Says Gov Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has restated that his administration funds security strictly through the budget and extant financial rules. In a statement on Friday signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor declared that “Under my watch, we don’t operate security votes in the sense Nigerians understand it.” According to Adeleke, Osun has no slush fund disguised as security […]
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Yelewata Demands 100 Housing Units For Victims After Killing Of Over 200 People, Home Wreckage
Leaders of the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have appealed to the state government to urgently construct 100 units of two-bedroom flats to resettle families displaced by the June 13, 2025, massacre. Armed herdsmen reportedly invaded the community, killing more than 200 people, including women and children, and burning down homes, market […]
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Jailbreaks Reduced Under Tinubu – Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that the number of jailbreaks in the country has decreased under the present administration compared to previous years. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Tunji-Ojo dismissed claims that there had been as many as seven jailbreaks since 2023, insisting that the actual number was lower. He […]
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Nigerian Army Confirms Explosion At Ilese Barracks In Ogun State
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion and subsequent fire outbreak occurred at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, in the early hours of Thursday. According to the Nigerian Army, the incident occurred within a storage building of the 42nd Engineers Brigade Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Squadron. The military said the “swift intervention by troops […]
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What I Told EFCC Officials Who Interrogated Me –Tambuwal
Former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has opened up on his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), insisting that no agency or political force can intimidate him. Speaking in Sokoto on his return from the EFCC custody in what he described as a “brief visit,” […]
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NLC Issues Seven-day Strike Notice To Tinubu Govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to refund allegedly diverted workers’ funds from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the NLC Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Abuja. The […]
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Bandit leader Turji yet to surrender – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a briefing on the activities of the Armed Forces. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji; Turji has […]
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FG to repair Third Mainland Bridge with over N3trillion – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the structural rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will cost more than ₦3 trillion. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Umahi said underwater and structural assessments of the bridge revealed severe damage caused by illegal sand mining, erosion, and corrosion to […]
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‘We’ve Not Received A Dime’ —Super Falcons Star Rasheedah Ajibade Reveals
Super Falcons forward, Rasheedah Ajibade, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has yet to pay the $100,000 he promised the team after their performance at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), alongside other pledges made by the government. Ajibade disclosed during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, uploaded on YouTube by […]
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INEC to deploy 2,062 officials, 574 BVAS machines for by-elections in Ibadan
Ahead of the Saturday, August 16, by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyo State, will deploy 2,062 poll officials and 574 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the conduct of the poll. The electoral commission also facilitated the signing of the Peace Accord by all the contestants for […]
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U.S. approves $346m arms sale to Nigeria
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of munitions, precision bombs, precision rockets, and related equipment valued at an estimated $346 million. This is coming after U.S. lawmakers had put a hold on sale of weapons to Nigeria over concerns about possible human rights abuses by the Federal […]
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Tinubu orders review of revenue deductions by FIRS, NUPRC, Customs, others
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed a review of deductions and revenue retention practices by Nigeria’s major revenue-generating agencies. The move is in a bid to boost public savings, improve spending efficiency, and unlock resources for growth. The agencies include the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, […]
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FG bans creation of new tertiary institutions for seven years
The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, citing the proliferation of under-utilised institutions, overstretched resources, and a drop in academic quality. The decision was approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]
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Tinubu departs Abuja Thursday for Japan, Brazil
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday embark on a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the President’s first stop will be Japan for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference […]
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I’m out of Kirikiri prison but in pains — Ibom Air passenger, Comfort
Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger who was recently discharged by an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, has broken her silence following her release from Kirikiri Prison. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson thanked her friends, supporters, and well-wishers for their prayers and love during her time in detention. She […]
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JAMB Announces Fresh Decision On Fate Of Underage Candidates For 2025/2026 Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a special screening committee will be set up to review the eligibility of over 500 outstanding candidates below the age of 16 who are seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. This decision was announced on Wednesday by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, following a […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger
An Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting inOgba, Lagos State on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason following the withdrawal of the five charges preferred against her by the police. Earlier, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, (SAN), […]
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NAFDAC seizes 10,000 cartons of fake goods
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and cosmetic products were seized at the Lagos Trade Fair Market. The five-day operation was conducted by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team at the cosmetics section of the market. Dr Martins Iluyomade, Director of Investigation and […]
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APC Makes Fresh Appointment Ahead Of August 16 Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Abdulrahman Bashir Haske as Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee for the forthcoming Ganye, Adamawa State Assembly Constituency by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. The appointment, signed by the APC National Vice Chairman, North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, positions Haske to work closely with the National Campaign Council Sub-Committee […]
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EFCC probes traveller over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started investigation into one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, who was arrested for allegedly failing to declare $59,000 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the EFCC, Damian was apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 11, during a routine check at the Anti-Money […]
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FG withdraws criminal complaint against Emmannson, reduces Kwam 1’s sanction
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal complaint against Ibom Airline offender, Comfort Emmanson, while reducing the flight ban on fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (Kwam-1) to one month. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, following his intervention, having been in consultation in the […]
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One dies in Osun road crash

One dies in Osun road crash

August 13, 2025

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Usman Mohammed in a road accident that occurred in Ikirun on Tuesday. Also in the accident, three other people were injured and subsequently hospitalised. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi,  said the accident occurred around Oja Oba, a market located along the ever-busy […]
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KWAM 1: Police Receive Petition From NCAA As IGP Orders Investigation
The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). This was made known in a statement on Tuesday evening by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. KWAM 1 is accused of engaging in unruly conduct […]
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