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Osun Election: Adeleke condemns Esa-Oke killings, destruction of property
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 193 Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has condemned the recent killings in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of the state and the destruction of property, while commiserating with the families of the victims. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday in Osogbo.
2027: Makinde picks SSS ex-DG Daura as running mate
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 171 Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has officially emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election, picking former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, on Thurday in Ibadan.
Edo govt. raises alarm over motorcycle-linked robberies, sets up taskforce
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 147 By IMELDA OSAYANDE The Edo Government has expressed concerns over rising cases of robbery, involving commercial motorcycle riders, popularly called Okada, announcing plans to constitute a taskforce to address the menace. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference in Benin.
Coronation Anniversary: Ohworode of Olomu kingdom begins tour of communities
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 134 King Albert Akpomudje SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, Ohworode of Olomu King Albert Akpomudje SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, Ohworode of Olomu King Albert Akpomudje (SAN), Eyavwien-Alaka I, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, commenced a tour of the communities in his domain.
US Mission wishes Team Nigeria luck at World Athletics U20 Championships
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 164 The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed its support for Team Nigeria as the country’s U-20 athletes prepare to compete at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States.
FG re-opens 3 bonds valued at N1.1trn for subscription for Aug
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 98 By KADIRI ABDULRAHMAN The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced an offer of three FGN bonds valued at N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a statement by the DMO on Thursday in Abuja the first offer is January 2035 FGN Bond valued at N250 billion (10-year re-opening), at interest rate of 22.60 per cent per annum.
Put military budget on first-line charge, Ndume tells FG
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 223 Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place the annual budget of the Nigerian Armed Forces on First-Line Charge to eliminate bureaucratic delays in funding military operations.
Bayelsa raises the alarm over rising cases of hypertension
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 233 Commissioner for Health, Prof Seiyefa Brisibe Commissioner for Health, Prof Seiyefa Brisibe The Bayelsa State Ministry of Health has raised concern over the growing burden of hypertension in the state, saying many residents do not regularly check their blood pressure and are often diagnosed only after complications have developed. The Commissioner for Health, Prof.
Politician who swore on Quran to remain loyal to Kwankwaso joins APC
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 193 Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi resigns from the NDC, citing failed promises Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi resigns from the NDC, citing failed promises Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, a long-time ally of Kwankwasiyya leader and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Police Commissioner orders probe as police constable resigns over failed redeployment
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 93 Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has ordered a thorough investigation after a police constable, Daniel Aibana, resigned from the Nigeria Police Force citing depression and frustration occasioned by failed attempts at redeployment. The command confirmed the development in an X post on Thursday.
Police swoop on four suspects alleged plot to kill land owner, take over property
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 71 The recovered items Credit: Anambra State Police Command The recovered items Credit: Anambra State Police Command By PAMELA EBOH, Awka Four suspects are currently in the custody of Anambra Police Command have over an alleged plot to kill a landowner in Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, and unlawfully take over his landed properties.
NAHCON approves 5 airlines for 2027 Hajj operations
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 242 By DEJI ABDULWAHAB The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has approved five air carriers for the 2027 Hajj operations. According to a circular issued in Abuja on Thursday by the NAHCON management, the air carriers are Air Peace Ltd., Flynas, Max Air Ltd., Saudi Air and UMZA Aviation Services Ltd.
Police nab fake soldier, 17 others over criminal activities in Rivers
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 50 The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals, including a fake soldier allegedly involved in car snatching, and recovered 47 firearms from different parts of the state in the last two months. The command also said it recovered 12 stolen vehicles, 102 rounds of live ammunition, five live cartridges and 11 cutlasses within the period under review.
Support Abiodun’s administration, Hamzat urges Ogun traditional rulers
Updating your news feed... NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions.
Osun Govt sues Fadahunsi over ‘Kill Accord’ members threat
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 25 Composite image of Governor Adeleke and Senator Fadahunsi Composite image of Governor Adeleke and Senator Fadahunsi The Osun State Government has approached the High Court of Osun State seeking an order compelling security agencies to investigate Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over alleged threats against members and supporters of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Ebonyi inaugurates solid minerals taskforce to tackle illegal mining, revenue leakages
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 49 In a major bid to sanitise its extractive sector, the Ebonyi State Government has officially inaugurated a specialised Task Force on Solid Minerals Development. The strategic move aims to enforce regulatory compliance, suppress illegal mining operations, and plug severe revenue leakages across the state’s mineral-rich landscape.
When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 58 The start of the Premier League may still be a week off, but in Europe the new season is already getting under way. With La Liga kicking off this weekend and Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga soon to follow, there are plenty of storylines to look forward to this season. BBC Sport rounds up the best and looks ahead to what should be an enthralling campaign on the continent.
NLNG, NCDMB break ground on Research and Innovation Centre project at Rivers State University
Updating your news feed... NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions.
Northwest DSS directors meet against terrorism, banditry
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 39 Security agencies and representatives of government institutions at the conference Security agencies and representatives of government institutions at the conference By ABBAS BAMALLI Directors of Department of State Services (DSS) in Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.
Onaiyekan, Obi, Okpebholo pay last respect to late Archbishop Akubeze
Updating your news feed... NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions.
Bayelsa declared most polluted state in Nigeria
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 212 HOMEF Director, Dr Nnimmo Bassey HOMEF Director, Dr Nnimmo Bassey By FRANK SHADRACK Dr Nnimmo Bassey, Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), says Bayelsa is the most polluted state in Nigeria, considering the hydrocarbon extraction that involves oil and gas business. Bassey, a renowned environmentalist, stated this during a one-day capacity-sharing programme with the people of Nembe on Thursday in Nembe Local Government Area of the state.
Osun election - AMBOTIKAYODE, By Adeola Ojo
Updating your news feed... NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions.
West Africa Reporters
February 18, 2022 Posted By: Stanley Ojochogu 12 Views Aregbesola, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Gbajabiamila, tinubu The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, said the move to initiate a vast corruption probe of interior minister Rauf Aregbesola at February 16, 2022 Posted By: Stanley Ojochogu 18 Views Aregbesola, Bola Tinubu, Osun election Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, has mocked ailing National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State...
They’re Already Urinating On Themselves -Aregbesola Mocks Tinubu For Meddling In Osun Affairs
This is coming days after the APC National Leader was seen in a viral video with suspected pee stains on his cloth during a visit to a monarch in Ogun State, the Awujale of Ijebuland. Tinubu, who was seated on a black leather couch alongside some other party stalwarts had risen to give a speech but his attire had soaked from behind, particularly at the butt area.
West Africa Reporters
February 16, 2022 Posted By: Stanley Ojochogu 18 Views Aregbesola, Bola Tinubu, Osun election Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, has mocked ailing National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu.
APC Governors Demand Reinstatement Of Members Suspended By Oshiomhole
Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have urged the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party to review disciplinary actions taken by the embattled National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee against some party members.
Osun Election: Why APC Must Not Adopt Buhari As the Nominee, By SKC Ogbonnia
Let me start by giving kudos to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the great improvement shown in the Osun governorship election. Further, declaring the election inconclusive is a good decision. It is constitutionally intra vires, has ample precedents, and ought to be respected by all parties.
Revoking UN’s Association With Olusegun Obasanjo, By Araoye, Pahad, et al.
His Excellency António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, Office of the Secretary General United Nations Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States of America.
Atiku, Obasanjo and 2027 polls
News Express | 13th Aug 2026 | 270 In October 2002, when it became obvious that then Vice President Atiku Abubakar was moving towards running against his principal, President Olusegun Obasanjo for the People Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, I wrote a column titled, ‘Before Atiku Takes a Dangerous Gamble’. It was both a warning and a counsel that has turned out to be prescient. For the past two decades, at every election season, Atiku has had to confront the ‘Obasanjo Factor’ in his presidential bid.
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