Morning recap: 31 states spend N252bn on security, actor Ogogo battles stage-four cancer, other top stories

31 state governments across Nigeria spent a combined N252.26 billion on security measures in the first half of 2026. Kogi, Plateau and Bauchi accounted for the majority of the allocated funds. Amid rising insecurity, daughters of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, implored for assistance as hospitals declined to continue treating the stage-four cancer patient.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) faced criticism over alleged grading irregularities and technical issues in the 2026 WASSCE results, leading to complaints from high-achieving students. At least 28 people, including the chief imam of an Ungushi mosque, were killed in a terrorist attack by the Lakurawa group. The Army's General Officer Commanding visited the area to provide reassurance and assure continued troop presence.

Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun for distorting history by claiming his administration saved the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate from forfeiture. Osun police faced an accidental discharge incident during a PDP chairmen and legislators protest following the gubernatorial election. The APC has refused to congratulate the newly elected governor, Dapo Abiodun, citing ongoing review of the election results.