Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Nigeria not at war, we can’t keep counting bodies, Peter Obi laments killings
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has lamented the level on…Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has lamented the level on killings in the country, especially around the middle belt region.Read more
2. Coordinator of fake ‘Made in Nigeria’ agency shares appointment letter from SGF
The National Coordinator of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has broken his silence over allegations that his office is a ‘fake’ Federal Government agency.Read more
3. 2027: SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances
SERAP has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of INEC, “to urgently disclose whether the Commission has exercised its statutory power to prescribe limits on political contributions under section 91 of the Electoral Act, 2026, and, if so, to publish the applicable limits and widely communicate them to political parties, candidates, donors and the Nigerian public.”Read more
4. Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, others in Kwara, use TikTok to demand ransom
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.Read more
5. EFCC arraigns 3 people for alleged visa fraud in Ibadan
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 arraigned the trio of Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo, Awotunde Olugbenga and Idowu Olugbemi Sunday before Justices Olusola Adetujoye and Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State.Read more
6. Nollywood actor, Ogogo, succumbs to cancer, dies at 66
Popular Nollywood and Yoruba film actor, Taiwo Hassan, pooularly known as Ogogo, is dead.Read more
7. 18-year-old Morocco star, Bouadri, to join Man City for £85.6m
Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee that could rise to €100m (£85.6m).Read more
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