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*Hail Gov Sani On Inclusive Governance, Ask For More By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has lauded the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the arrest of two notorious leaders of Ansaru terrorist group. The duo are Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a, Abbas, or Mukhtar), the self-styled Emir of Ansaru, alongside his deputy, Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly known as Mallam Mamuda. Ribadu disclosed news of the arrest at the weekend,saying the duo were masterminds of multiple terrorist attacks and murders in the country over the…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has alleged that last Saturday's by-election in Ibadan North federal constituency was marred by noticeable irregularities "which put the declaration of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner to question." Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had, on Sunday, announced Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle of PDP as the winner, having polled the highest number of votes, beating APC's Hon. Adewale Olatunji to the second position. In a statement issued today, August 18, and made available to journalists in Ibadan,the state capital, by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 10 persons were rescued while more than 40 are missing after a boat capsized in Sokoto State yesterday, August 17. Director General (DG), NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency activated its emergency response immediately after receiving reports that a boat carrying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market had overturned. “As at the time of this report, about 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” Umar said in a statement. NEMA's Sokoto Operations Office (SOO) has deployed a response team to support ongoing…

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised a special purpose committee to probe the 6,458 cases of technology-driven malpractice detected during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede inaugurated the 23-member committee in Abuja,the Nigeria capital, today, August 18. As yet, it is unclear if JAMB will, when the committee rounds off, submit its findings to security agencies for further necessary action. Speaking during the inauguration, Oloyede lamented the rising sophistication of examination fraud in the country. He revealed that the results of 6,458 candidates remain under investigation for alleged involvement in high-tech cheating,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to consider the removal of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, owing to the growing concerns about his capacity, leadership style, and poor decision making. It is claimed that these may seriously harm the government and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. The state is governed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Relating the outcome of Saturday’s by-election in Ibadan North federal constituency of Oyo State, where the Minister led the APC to a humiliating 12-0 defeat, the Concerned Progressive Leaders in Oyo State said the unimpressive growth in…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A nongovernmental organization (NGO), UCare Nigeria, has organised a medical outreach for the Ichwa Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in North Bank, Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Empowered with funding from ECOWAS Peace Fund, the NGO also commissioned a solar-powered borehole and provided improved toilet system for the IDPs. The initiative is part of the organization's programme which targets two other IIDP camps in Abagena and the Mega camp, the largest in the area. Speaking during the event, Programme Officer of Ucare, Doofan Daga, said Ucare was intervening in water, sanitation, and health services so as…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, led by Senator John Azuta Mbata, has hailed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the inauguration of five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state, in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multimodal transport ecosystem. Ohanaeze also commended Gov. Mbah for the rollout of 100 out of the 200 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses, launch of Enugu State Modern Transport System, and construction of 80 modern bus shelters and bays across the state. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation equally said that Mbah's performance justifies the…

*Buhari Administration Could Not Arrest Duo *NSA Duo Behind Several High-Profile Terrorist Incidents In Nigeria, Neighbouring Countries *'They Have Been On Most Wanted Terrorists List' National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday, August 16, that security forces have recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu told newsmen in Abuja that the intelligence-led operation conducted between May and July decapitated the leadership of the Al-Qaeda-linked group and dealt “the most decisive blow against them," a report in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said. He said the operation…

By Gabriel Achadu, Kaduna, and other reports Opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) today claimed victory in two of three seats in the Kaduna State and National Assembly bye-elections in the North-West State. The party's mobilisation wing, called ‘ADC Vanguard,’ took the position in a short statement on its X account today, August 16,2025. Elections were conducted in Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency (for House of Representatives), the Zaria Kewaye state constituency, and the Basawa state constituency. In the statement, ADC Vanguard said: “ADC Coalition Dominates Kaduna State, Securing 2 out of 3 constituencies in Stunning victory.” Its stance came even as official…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in today’s bye-election in Ibadan North federal constituency, Dr. Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, has alleged that vote-buying openly took place in some polling units and wards during the election. Akin-Alamu made the claim while speaking with journalists after voting at Unit 038 Ward 11 in the University of Ibadan today. The ADC candidate said he had been informed that massive vote-buying also took place in some other areas. He, however, said the vote-buying was possible due to the high level of poverty in the country. “There is vote-buying going on; it…