#OsunDecides2026: Voters Turn Out To Choose State’s Next Governor
Osun State voters have headed to the polls today, August 15, 2026, to elect the next governor of the State of the Living Spring. The governorship election, being conducted by…
Troops Neutralise Scores of Terrorists, Intercept 180 Explosives in Zamfara Operation
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have sustained offensive operations against terrorists in Zamfara State, neutralising fighters, recovering weapons and intercepting 180…
Air military airstrike kills Over 160 Terrorists in Niger State as Ground Troops Rescue 40
The Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, recorded major operational gains across the country between August 7 and 13, 2026, neutralising scores of terrorists and kidnappers, rescuing at least 40 abducted…
Customs Alerts Public to Fake Facebook Account Impersonating Spokesman
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has alerted the public to a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating its National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada. In a statement,…
Naira Trades At ₦1,364.83/$1 As Dollar Market Remains Stable
The naira traded at ₦1,364.83 to the US dollar on Friday, August 14, 2026, as the local currency maintained relative stability in the foreign exchange market. The rate, published by…
OPHK, UN Ocha Host Humanitarian Roundtable to Strengthen Civilian Protection in North East
The Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN OCHA, has hosted a Humanitarian/Civil-Military…
Naval Operation Rescues 22 Passengers, Recovers Hijacked Boat in Akwa Ibom Waterway
The Nigerian Navy has recorded a major operational success against maritime criminality with the rescue of 22 passengers and the recovery of a hijacked wooden passenger boat along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka…
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims Of US Control Over Hormuz As ‘Lies’
Iran’s military on Thursday rejected as “lies” remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. “The…
Ovie of Oghara, Ibori, Others Support State Policing with Safeguards Against Abuse
From: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna Traditional rulers, policy experts, and civil society leaders have expressed their support for establishing state policing in Nigeria, emphasizing that strong safeguards are essential to…
Nigeria Fail To Qualify For Women’s World Cup For The First Time Since Inception
The Super Falcons of Nigeria won’t be at the 2027 World Cup! That’s because the defending Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions fell to South Africa in the continent’s…