Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 12 August 2026

August 12, 2026

Aviation Workers’ Strike Strands Thousands At Major Airports

Thousands of travellers were stranded across the country’s major airports on Tuesday as aviation workers embarked on industrial action. According to the workers, the action was over alleged anti-union practices, the casualisation of workers, and the withholding of statutory funds, including the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) by domestic airlines.

Tinubu Calls For Stronger Global Cooperation On Security Threats

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats facing Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu said Nigeria was facing “multifaceted” security challenges that required coordinated and sustainable responses from governments, international organisations, faith leaders, and other stakeholders.

FG To Rehabilitate Grazing Reserves In Six Areas To End Farmer-Herder Clashes

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to end recurring clashes between farmers and herders. It plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish modern ranching settlements in six areas. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, identified Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Adamawa states, as well as Abuja, as priority areas for the intervention because of their history of farmer-herder conflicts.

Osun 2027: Senator Fadahunsi Warns Accord Members Against Ilesha Ahead Of Poll

The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has warned against the activities of members of the Accord Party in Ilesha ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Fadahunsi, who spoke in Yoruba while addressing supporters in Ilesha, said there would be trouble if members of the Accord Party were seen in the area, urging his supporters to come out and vote during the election.

“I’m A Bulldozer” — Adeleke Says Not Intimidated By Alleged FG, Governors’ Support For APC

Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has said he is not intimidated by the alleged support of the Federal Government and some state governors for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting, Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer.”

17 Bandits, 10 Police Officers Killed In Zamfara-Kebbi Border Clash

Seventeen bandits and 10 police officers were killed on Monday when security personnel engaged a large group of armed men moving from Zamfara State into Kebbi State. Two civilians were also killed in the encounter around the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, the police said.

Adeleke Demands Fadahunsi’s Arrest Over Alleged Threat To Kill Accord Members

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to order the arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over an alleged threat to kill members of the Accord Party. While addressing journalists at the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo on Tuesday, Adeleke raised concerns over what he described as security operations targeting Accord Party leaders.

KAI Rescues Four Nursing Mothers, Babies From Illegal Dumpsite In Lagos

The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, has rescued four nursing mothers and their babies from an illegal dumpsite at Agboju along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State. According to a statement on the agency’s X page on Tuesday, the rescue was carried out on Monday as part of an ongoing inter-agency cleanup of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor aimed at removing illegal dumpsites.

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Husband To Death In Abia

The Abia State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a woman, Sara Innocent, for allegedly stabbing her husband, identified as Innocent Nwaoji, to death during a domestic dispute in the Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Umuokereke Ngwa in the Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.

Obi Warns Against Acceptance Of Unverified Academic Credentials In Leadership

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the acceptance of unverified academic credentials in leadership, warning that it could undermine standards and accountability in society. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement titled, “By making excuses for unverified certificates, we are planting poison in the soul of our society.”

Osun 2026: Adeleke Raises Alarm On Plot To Arrest Accord Leaders, Demands Fadahunsi’s Arrest

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the police have directed the immediate arrest of leaders of the Accord Party in the state ahead of the forthcoming election. Adeleke, who raised the alarm at a press briefing on Tuesday, said the reported directive instructed the police to take the party leaders to Abuja and keep them in detention until Monday. The governor said he had spoken with the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over the alleged directive, urging him to clarify the situation. He alleged that arresting the party leaders on the eve of an election would amount to the police assisting the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the electoral process. Adeleke challenged the IGP to publicly assure Nigerians that no such directive had been issued, describing any planned arrest as a threat to democracy. He also condemned a viral video allegedly showing Senator Francis Fadahunsi calling for the killing of Accord Party leaders and their family members.

“Judges Are Now Singing On Your Mandate We Stand” — Obi Says Nigeria’s Democracy, Judiciary In Crisis

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s democracy and judiciary are facing a crisis, warning that the situation could have serious consequences for future generations. Obi spoke on Tuesday at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation 2026 Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi State, where he reflected on his experience with Nigeria’s electoral and judicial systems. The former Anambra State governor said he benefited from a judiciary that, according to him, was independent and capable of delivering justice regardless of personal relationships or political interests. He recalled that Supreme Court justices whom he had never met ruled in his favour after he spent three years challenging his election. Obi said the development had made him question the state of Nigeria’s democracy and judiciary, contrasting the situation with what he described as the current decline in the country’s electoral process.

Atiku Warns Against Using Outdated BVAS For 2027 Elections

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has warned that the continued use of an outdated operating system on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) could expose the 2027 general elections to cyberattacks and manipulation. Atiku raised the concern in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja on Tuesday, following failures recorded during the mock accreditation exercise in Osun State on August 1. He also cited a disclosure by INEC’s Director of ICT, Dr Lawrence Bayode, who reportedly said during an interview on Arise TV that the BVAS, first deployed in 2021, was still operating on Android version 10, which reached end of life in 2023 and no longer receives security updates. Atiku said the continued use of the obsolete operating system posed “severe cyber and operational risks,” questioning why INEC had failed to upgrade the software despite its substantial budget. He described the commission’s handling of the issue as suspicious, alleging it could amount to “a deliberate attempt to subvert the integrity of the country’s elections.”

APC Senator Fadahunsi Speaks On Call To “Kill” Accord Members In Osun

The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has clarified his controversial “Kill Accord” remark, saying he was referring to defeating the Accord Party (A) at the ballot box rather than encouraging violence. Fadahunsi came under criticism after a video circulated on social media showing him addressing All Progressives Congress supporters in Ilesa ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In the footage, the senator, speaking in Yoruba, was heard accusing Accord Party supporters of attacking APC members, remarks some viewers interpreted as calling for confrontation. He was also seen challenging those at the gathering to record his comments and circulate them online. Reacting to the controversy, Fadahunsi’s media office issued a statement in Osogbo on Tuesday titled, “Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC,” saying the senator’s comments were intended as a political expression encouraging APC supporters to defeat Accord through voting.

Nigeria’s Democracy Lacks African Context, Content — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the model of democracy practised in Nigeria and other African countries, saying it lacks the continent’s context and content and has promoted a winner-takes-all political culture. Obasanjo spoke on Tuesday at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. He said the Western liberal democracy inherited by African countries was not designed to reflect the continent’s history, culture and realities, likening the adoption of the system without adapting it to African circumstances to wearing a dress not made to fit. The former president also warned against poor management of diversity, stressing that diversity was central to Nigeria’s identity and should be deliberately protected and nurtured.

Why Lie About Subsidies? — Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Govt

The African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is still paying fuel subsidies in secret without the knowledge of Nigerians. Sowore, during an interview on Arise Television’s “Morning Show” on Tuesday, claimed that subsidies were not only for petrol but also for the naira, which is pegged at a certain rate to the dollar. According to Sowore, the Federal Government is benefiting the rich through “waivers and customs” rather than helping the poor. Questioning the government for lying to Nigerians, Sowore said the administration was still paying subsidies but had simply changed what they call it, adding that they also subsidise the naira, which he said is never disclosed.

I’m Not Afraid Of Death — Peter Okoye Reveals His Only Fear

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has spoken on his difficult childhood and revealed that poverty, rather than death, is the one thing he fears most. The musician made this known during an interview on the Nancy Isime Show on Monday, where he reflected on his early life and the financial struggles his family faced while growing up. Okoye explained that he has never been particularly afraid of death, but the experience of living without enough money left a lasting impression on him. He recalled growing up in a large family that had to manage life in a small one-bedroom apartment, where his parents and their eight children lived together, using a curtain to divide the room and create some form of separation within the home.

God Gave Me That Niche — Mama G Explains Her Witch Roles

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has explained why she has often been cast as a witch, wicked woman or other villainous character in Nigerian movies. The actress spoke about her long career during a live interview with content creator Carter Efe on Monday, saying her repeated portrayal of troublesome and evil characters was not something she deliberately forced on herself but part of the talent and opportunity given to her. She explained that she accepted such roles because they allowed her to bring out different sides of her acting ability, adding that playing a villain does not mean she supports the behaviour of the characters she portrays. According to her, she personally dislikes evil, injustice, war and conflict, but when such characters are given to her, she puts effort into making the performances convincing and meaningful.

Oshoala Rallies Super Falcons Ahead Of Crucial World Cup Play-off

Asisat Oshoala has urged the Super Falcons to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, insisting Nigeria cannot afford another disappointment after the men’s team missed out on the 2026 tournament. The Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, ending their hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup in Brazil. Justine Madugu’s side must now navigate the play-in route, beginning with a crucial clash against South Africa at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time. Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, and Oshoala stressed the importance of ensuring the women’s team does not suffer the same fate, calling on Nigerians to rally behind the Falcons as they fight to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Omar Artan Relishing UEFA Super Cup Chance After World Cup Disappointment

Somalian referee Omar Artan says he is “really proud” to have been handed the chance to referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Artan, 34, will take charge of Wednesday’s meeting between the Champions League winners and Europa League holders after UEFA selected him for the prestigious fixture, marking a major moment in his career and his first opportunity to officiate a match in European club football. The Somali official also revealed how much the appointment meant to his family after he was informed he would referee the Super Cup. Artan’s excitement comes after a difficult period earlier this year when he missed out on refereeing at the World Cup in the United States, having been selected by FIFA as part of the tournament’s panel of referees but denied entry into the US after arriving at Miami International Airport.

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