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Day: August 18, 2026

Police recover vandalised railway sleepers, arrest suspect in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a consignment of vandalised railway sleepers in Doya Quarters, Bauchi, and arrested a suspected member of a syndicate allegedly involved in the theft of public infrastructure. According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the command received credible intelligence at about…

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2027: Only Atiku can match Tinubu, opposition will die if steps down – Aide

The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, on Tuesday said the momentum of the opposition would die if the former vice president stepped down from the presidential race ahead of 2027. Olarewaju insisted that Atiku is the only candidate showing the capacity to match President Bola…

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Osun Election: CSOs demand thorough investigation of Senator Fadahunsi

…hail Osun voters’ resilience, election outcome By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought have called for a thorough investigation into allegations of inciting violence against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, following statements reportedly made during the build-up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations…

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Osun Poll: Ooni’s aide urges Tinubu to ensure free, fair 2027 elections

By Anayo Okoli The Special Assistant to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on South-East and Diaspora Matters, Hon. Uzoma Ani, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his support for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Ani also hailed the people of Osun State for turning…

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Ukum Attack: Aondoakaa demands urgent action, says Benue tired of counting bodies

By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The 2027 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has called for urgent and sustained security operations in Ukum Local Government Area following a deadly attack on communities in the area. Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, said residents…

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White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump’s relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump, 80, to respond to comments by a Democratic…

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