Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed profound sorrow following the tragic death of his aide, Yakubu Ibrahim, along with the two children of former Deputy Governor Baba Tela in a car accident. The incident has drawn condolences from various quarters, highlighting the impact of the loss on the community.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.

Two suspects are in custody following an incident where a speeding convoy vehicle struck and killed a young woman near Rivers State University, according to police. The authorities have confirmed the accident and are conducting an ongoing investigation.

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen Opel Vectra and arrested three suspects linked to a vehicle theft operation affecting both Bauchi and Gombe states. This development followed a distress call received on June 29, 2026, from a good Samaritan who reported suspicious activity, according to police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib.

Political tensions in Osun State escalated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council accused each other following incidents that resulted in fatalities and injuries ahead of the governorship election. The conflict intensified after the death of Accord Party member Ajayi Aderogba, also known as Rogba, among other incidents.

A campaign procession organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in support of its governorship candidate for the upcoming August 15 election in Osun State resulted in a tragic incident on Wednesday. A truck collided with participants in Ede, leading to the death of one individual, AbdulRasaq Ahmed, and injuring seven others.