Five Dead as Canoe Capsizes in Niger State, Police Open Investigation
Five people have died after a canoe capsized in Kudi River at Shaba Woshi village in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, police said.......
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Osun Election 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term With 511,067 Votes
Ademola Adeleke has secured a second term as Osun governor after INEC declared him winner with 511,067 votes following collation from all 30 LGAs....
Osun Election 2026: IReV Uploads Rise as Counting Advances, Ejigbo Violence Draws Scrutiny
Polling-unit result uploads are increasing as counting advances in Osun, while violence in Ejigbo and police enforcement activity add fresh accountability questions...
Counting Begins at Osun Polling Units as Governorship Vote Enters Next Phase
Osun voters are casting ballots in the August 15 governorship election, with accreditation and voting underway as election officials and security agencies manage logistics across the state....
Lafia Flood: 37 Houses Destroyed, 307 Displaced as Nasarawa Redesigns Drainage
Flooding displaced 307 people and destroyed 37 houses across Lafia communities, while Nasarawa authorities say drainage reassessment and redesign have begun....
Nigeria vs Mali: Junior D’Tigress chase U18 AfroBasket redemption in final rematch
Nigeria return to the U18 Women’s AfroBasket final against Mali, two years after losing the title game to the same opponents. The World Cup ticket is secured; now the Junior D’Tigress want the continental crown....
Benue Kidnapping: Five Passengers Rescued, Nine Still Held at Latest Police Update
Five passengers have been rescued after gunmen attacked an Enugu-Abuja commercial bus in Benue State, while nine remained in captivity at the latest police-confirmed update....
Osun Governorship Election 2026: Accreditation, Voting Underway Across 30 LGAs
Osun voters are casting ballots in the August 15 governorship election, with accreditation and voting underway as election officials and security agencies manage logistics across the state....
NFF opens fact-finding review after Super Falcons’ World Cup failure
The NFF has set up a fact-finding committee to examine Nigeria’s national-team setbacks, with specific attention to the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup....
Arsenal vs Manchester City: champions collide as Maresca era faces first test
Premier League champions Arsenal face FA Cup winners Manchester City in Cardiff on Sunday as Enzo Maresca begins his competitive City reign against Mikel Arteta....