Ekiti Police Search for 19-Year-Old Missing Woman
The Ekiti State Police Command has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a 19-year-old woman, Dandam Happiness, who has been missing since August 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Monday. According to Abutu, Happiness left her residence in Ado Ekiti […]
Woman Arrested Over Alleged Newborn Theft in Kebbi
A 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police Command for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Zuru Local Government Area and presenting the child to her husband as her own. Ibrahim, a resident of Rikoto, Zuru LGA, was arrested on August 14, 2026, following an investigation into the alleged incident, […]
UK Updates Bona Vacantia Property Valuation Charges
The UK government has revised guidelines for handling certain ownerless land, buildings and property interests administered under its Bona Vacantia system. The Bona Vacantia Division announced the changes on Monday, updating its guidance on referring land or buildings that may qualify as bona vacantia and applying to buy a freehold reversion. The division said the […]
Arsenal Send Ismael Kabia on Loan to St Mirren
Arsenal Confirm Ismael Kabia Loan Move to St Mirren Arsenal have confirmed that winger Ismael Kabia will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. The Premier League club announced the move in a statement published on its official website at the weekend. Kabia joined Arsenal’s academy in March 2017 […]
APC Chieftain Blames Osun Defeat on Internal Wrangling
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Farouq Aliyu, has blamed internal disagreements within the party for its defeat in the Osun State governorship election. Aliyu said some APC members were unhappy with the party’s candidate and failed to support his campaign, weakening the party’s chances at the polls. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show […]
BBNaija Season 11: Neche Withdraws From Competition
Big Brother Naija Season 11 contestant, Neche, has voluntarily withdrawn from the reality show, leaving the house shortly after Sunday’s live eviction show. Neche announced her decision to the other housemates after gathering them in the lounge. She did not disclose the reason for her withdrawal. Her announcement left several housemates emotional as she removed […]
Diri Defends Choice of Akpe as Bayelsa Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has defended his decision to appoint Peter Akpe as his deputy, saying the choice has been justified by Akpe’s performance and acceptance by his people. Diri spoke on Sunday at a reception organised by the Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe. The governor said the large […]
Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Re-election
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the result reflects voters’ confidence in his leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said he had spoken with Adeleke to congratulate him on his victory in the August 15 […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Impeached, Deputy Takes Over
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly been impeached by lawmakers during plenary on Monday, August 17, 2026. Agbebaku’s removal came during the Assembly’s sitting, although the circumstances surrounding the impeachment were not immediately clear. Osawmonyi Atu, representing Orhionmwon I Constituency, has reportedly been elected as the new Speaker […]
Adeleke Wins Re-Election as Leaders Praise Osun Voters
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been congratulated by opposition leaders, governors, political parties and civil society groups following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord, the winner after he secured 511,067 votes across 19 of the state’s 30 […]
