August 18, 2025 - Voice Air Media

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Local News

Three states declare public holidays

VAM News August 18, 2025

News Update THE governments of Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states have declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The holiday was announced separately by the...

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Politics

ADC Reacts To 2025 By-Elections Outcome

VAM News August 18, 2025

News Update THE 2027 coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has admitted its poor performance in Saturday’s by-elections, attributing the results to alleged violence, vote buying, and irregularities that marred the polls. In a...

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National

Shake-up as Nigerian Army names new leaders

VAM News August 18, 2025

THE Nigerian Army has made changes to its top leadership, appointing new commanders and senior officers to head major formations across the country. The adjustments affect positions including General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff...

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Extra

BREAKING: FG meets two demands of Nigerian workers amid threat to shut down economy

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

The Nigerian government has reportedly met two key demands of the Nigerian Labour Congress amid a strike ultimatum. The demands are the reversal of the 40 percent deduction from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust...

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Local News

62 kidnap victims regain freedom after NAF airstrike on bandits in Katsina — Report

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani, by the Nigerian Air Force that had a successful strike on his...

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BREAKING: Lagos commences Ogudu-Ifako bridge maintenance

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of maintenance works on the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will begin on Tuesday, August 19, and run until Wednesday, October 1,...

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Local News

Bandits kill community leader after evening prayers in Kwara — Report

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have shot dead a prominent resident, identified as Alhaji Gomina, in Lade community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night shortly...

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Featured

Nwoko Calls for Ranches in All 774 Local Government Areas

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

Senator Ned Nwoko has called for the establishment, development and management of ranches across all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory to enhance food security across the country. Nwoko, who...

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Local News

JSUT IN: Police rescue stolen six-year-old child, arrest suspects in Anambra

Akanji Philip August 18, 2025

The Anambra State Police command said it has rescued a six-year-old stolen child from an alleged foster parent as part of its fight against crimes relating to child trafficking and sexual offences. In...