INEC Adds SDP Candidate Ajala to Osun Gubernatorial Ballot
INEC has added SDP candidate Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala to the Osun State governorship ballot following a court order, bringing the total number of participating parties to fifteen.
August 12, 2026
Nigerian Security Delegation Visits US to Address Growing Insecurity
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu leads a high-level Nigerian delegation to Washington, DC, to hold security talks with US officials amidst international concerns.
August 12, 2026
Osun Governorship Race: APC Leader Advocates for Non-violent Campaigning
APC leader Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has called for peace and responsible conduct among voters and politicians as Osun State prepares for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
August 12, 2026
Firefighters Combat Rising Temperatures in Prolonged New Forest Wildfire
Emergency teams are struggling against heat and shifting winds to control a major wildfire in the New Forest that began on August 9 following a vehicle fire on the A31.
August 12, 2026
PDP Cautions That Youth Disengagement Undermines Nigerian Democracy
The PDP has urged Nigerian youth to combat voter apathy, arguing that their participation is critical to strengthening the nation's democracy and shifting from passive observers to active political decision-makers.
August 12, 2026
Accord Party Urges EU Intervention to Prevent Osun Election Violence
The Accord Party has called on the European Union to intervene in Osun State, warning that preemptive diplomatic action is required to prevent political violence ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial election.
August 12, 2026
Great Britain dressage squad clinches spot for LA28 Olympics
The British dressage team earned a silver medal at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, ensuring their qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
August 12, 2026
Kwara residents laud Tinubu and AbdulRazaq over new Army battalion launch
Local leaders in Kwara State welcome the launch of a new Army battalion in Omu-Aran, praising federal and state authorities for the initiative to improve regional security.
August 12, 2026
Joint Security Forces Rescue 13 in Kogi and Apprehend Six Drug Suspects in Rivers
Joint security forces saved 13 kidnapping victims in Kogi and seized illicit drugs alongside six suspects in Rivers State.
August 12, 2026
Solar eclipse traces path over UK and European nations
A significant solar eclipse has darkened skies across the UK and Europe, marking the most notable such event in the region since 1999 and drawing large crowds of observers.
August 12, 2026