Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Urges INEC, Security Agencies to Remain Neutral
With days to the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain impartial.
Trump Denies US Weapons Shortage, Says Information ‘Leakers’ Being ‘Hunted Down’
President Donald Trump has denied reports that the United States is suffering a weaponery shortage and vowed in a social media post to seek “long term jail sentences” for those suspected of leaking information.
Customs Intercepts Pump-Action Rifles At Tin Can Port, Suspect On The Run
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have recorded another major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling campaign with the interception of a container containing concealed parts of pump-action rifles and the seizure of illicit cannabis-infused products valued at ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command.
Cameroon Top Group D To Set Up Quarter-Final Clash With Nigeria
Cameroon secured first place in Group D at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 after a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in their final group-stage match in Casablanca on Thursday.
Tinubu To EFCC: Go To Court, Get Order To De-Freeze Osun Account
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government.
Calabar Landslide: Community Rejects Protest, Demands Urgent Intervention
Traditional rulers and community leaders in Obutong, Calabar Municipality, have rejected plans for a protest over the recent landslide disaster in the Anansa area of the community but are demanding urgent intervention to save homes and livelihoods.
Delta Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Launch Manhunt For Accomplices.
The Police Command in Delta has arrested a member of a three-man robbery syndicate and recovered firearms from him in the state.
Police Rescue 4 Kidnap Victims, Recover Body Of Slain Captive.
The Enugu State Police Command has rescued four kidnap victims in two separate intelligence-led operations conducted within Enugu State and across the Benue State border, recovering live ammunition, suspected hard drugs and other incriminating exhibits from the kidnappers’ hideouts.
Nigeria Seal WAFCON Last-Eight Spot With 6-2 Win Over Egypt
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Egypt 6-2 in Casablanca to seal their qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Deal With Oman Nears Completion
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.