The Federal Government has arrested two top commanders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Nigeria. National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed the arrest during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, August 16. Identified as Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda), the suspects were…
Voting has officially concluded in the by-elections held across 13 states to fill vacant seats in 16 constituencies. According to INEC, the elections covered two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state assembly seats. Sorting and counting of ballots have now commenced in polling units across the affected states: Jigawa, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Adamawa,…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State cast his vote on Saturday at Ofiyi Square, Polling Unit 002, Isuofia, Aguata LGA, during the senatorial bye-election. Speaking to journalists, Soludo praised INEC’s preparedness, the early arrival of materials, and the peaceful atmosphere. “There’s an impressive turnout; everything is going smoothly. No rancour, no fighting,” he said, commending…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 288 suspected thugs with dangerous weapons during the ongoing by-election across four local government areas. Spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the arrests in a phone interview on Saturday, stating that the suspects were apprehended as of 1pm while allegedly attempting to disrupt the election. Weapons recovered included one…
The Kaura-Namoda South Constituency by-election in Zamfara State witnessed a large voter turnout on Saturday, with a generally peaceful atmosphere across many polling units. The election was held to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Aminu Kasuwar-Daji, the former lawmaker representing the constituency in the State Assembly. While polling units in Kyambarawa…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, marking the start of formal negotiations with key health sector unions. Speaking during the inauguration on Saturday, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, described the move as a major step toward establishing a fair and sustainable framework for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦16.7 billion for the urgent reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was washed away by floods in May 2025. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris announced on Saturday during a federal tour in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. He noted that the 10-span bridge reconstruction highlights the administration’s commitment to…
Since the early hours of Saturday, tensions have risen in Iperu, Ogun State, as police arrested the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abayomi Tella, alongside another PDP member and two INEC officials. They were allegedly found with large sums of cash, reportedly intended for vote buying in the ongoing Remo Federal Constituency…
Accreditation and voting began at 8:00 AM at Polling Unit 001, Amaoji Primary School, Isuofia, in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, where 1,060 voters are registered. The area remained calm as voters turned out gradually and were attended to promptly by INEC officials, who had set up materials before the start time. Many voters praised INEC…
Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested Shehu Patangi, a suspected political agent, with over ₦25 million allegedly meant for vote buying during the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election. Police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan said Patangi was caught early Saturday at a hotel on Turunku Road, Kaduna, where he was allegedly coordinating the distribution of funds…
