Day: August 17, 2026

Residents of several parts of Abuja are counting their losses after heavy rainfall triggered flooding across parts of the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend. The flooding reportedly submerged vehicles, damaged fences and gates and forced some residents from their homes.Among the worst-affected areas was Katampe Main, where residents said the district had experienced flooding for the third time, raising... Read more

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as a warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party said the outcome demonstrated that voters could defeat even the most powerful political structures when they became determined to effect a change. In a statement... Read more

Five people have died while 10 others were rescued following two separate building collapses in Kano State.The Kano State Fire Service disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. The incidents occurred on Saturday in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area, and Kurna, Fagge Local Government Area. According to the Fire Service,... Read more

A Kwara-based sociopolitical organisation, Orisun Igbomina, has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as a victory for democracy and a lesson that political leaders in Kwara State should heed ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group’s National President, Chief Gbenga Awoyale, made the submission in a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday and titled, “Osun Election:... Read more

Detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has instituted a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that his rights were violated by the agency. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1852/2026, was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja.El-Rufai alleged that the ICPC had repeatedly denied his wife, Aichatou Asabe,... Read more

No fewer than 10 people are feared dead and several others injured following attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday. The attacks reportedly affected parts of Mbazun Mbaterem, including Tse Yawe, Ikpuu, Ter Ukum Orkaa Kaave and Tse Kyaave communities, forcing hundreds of residents to flee to neighbouring communities. However,... Read more

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has warned artisanal and illegal miners against entering abandoned mining pits without proper licences, following the death of seven people in a collapsed tin mine in Kassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Alake described the incident as tragic and avoidable, saying the victims could have been better protected... Read more

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has described Senator Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as “sweet music” to democracy lovers, saying the result demonstrated that the will of the people could prevail at the ballot. The council said the outcome showed that voters could withstand pressure and attempts to influence the electoral process and still have the... Read more

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an “advance payment” by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The party said the outcome was a warning that Nigerians could resist political pressure and defend their votes, while... Read more

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened significantly, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths recorded as of August 12, 2026, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The latest figures represent a crude case fatality ratio of 46.8 per cent and have heightened concerns over the potential for the disease to spread beyond... Read more