…Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with military personnel. The joint security team was said to have acted on credible intelligence about the movement of armed bandits in Gambanda Forest on June 20 at about 2:30 am. "The…

…wondering why individuals committed to learning and teaching should become targets of violence. According to him, the union considers it a duty to speak out on issues affecting the welfare and safety of teachers across the country and to demand stronger protection measures from relevant authorities. Amba emphasised tha…

…at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State. “The Army Chief underscored the critical role the new soldiers will play in ongoing operations to safeguard national security,” the statement said. He stated that following rigorous military training, including counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, the troops…

…APC Leading Oyebanji Abiodun Abayomi 6,513 86.6% PDP Leading Oluyede Olumayokun Oluwole 603 8% ADC Leading Bejide Oluwadare Patrick 198 2.6% APM Leading Anifowose Joseph Olanrewaju 134 1.8% ADP Leading Ojo Ayodeji 22 0.3% A Leading Falegan Opeyemi David 21 0.3% SDP Leading Peter Obafemi 10 0.1% AAC Leading Akande Oluwa…

…unit with 17 votes. The ADC candidate Dare Bejide had raised an alarm, alleging violence against his supporters. DAILY POST reports that results from different polling units have started coming in. BREAKING: Ekiti 2026: ADC wins first polling unit

…“So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the planning and coordination, in terms of security, especially the lead agency, the police. “I want to thank the police and other security agencies for meti…

…my sister, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, to supervise and launch this effort in support and consonance with the principles and letters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). You cannot transform African trade without connecting Africa first," he added. More…

…displacement movements, comprising 32.3 million movements triggered by conflict and violence and 29.9 million caused by disasters. By the end of the year, a staggering 82.2 million people were living in internal displacement globally. Behind those massive figures are deeply human stories. These are stories of families…

…Kebbi State is one of Nigeria's leading rice-producing states and plays a critical role in the country's food security and agricultural development agenda. The latest invasion has therefore raised concerns among farmers and stakeholders, especially at a time when efforts are being intensified to boost local rice produc…

…by security forces or other groups," he stated. Tsiga, however, argued that focusing solely on the armed criminals ignores the broader ecosystem enabling their operations. "It is not only the bandits that matter. What about the people assisting them? The informers, the suppliers and others supporting them are also Nige…

…Adeyeye, assured supporters that women across the state would continue to play a major role in grassroots mobilisation efforts aimed at strengthening the candidate's support base ahead of the elections. She also called on the national leadership of the party to remain steadfast in supporting Olawepo-Hashim's campaign a…

…Local governments are the closest level of government to the citizens and play a vital role in providing essential services and infrastructure to communities. Therefore, projects undertaken by the councils must be carried out in accordance with approved specifications and with the best interests of the people in mind.…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

…None occupied the offices they recently held by right. They occupied those offices solely by virtue of appointments made under the authority of the Supreme Leader,” the statement further observed. Asserting that the Code of Conduct is the supreme governing instrument of the pro-Biafra group, the statement said, “The In…

…to complaints by some road users and critics regarding reports of flooding and potholes on parts of the highway corridor. Addressing the concerns, Umahi explained that the water noticed along the median was linked to the project's design provision for a future railway line. According to him, the median section was spec…

…Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, noted that the arrest also led to the recovery of a stolen Toyota Corolla and several exhibits linked to criminal activities. He noted that the first suspect was arrested following a distress report received at Obantoko Division where armed suspects attempted to dispossess a resident of h…

…the polling area to maintain order, prevent vote buying and forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC,…

…in the election are the incumbent, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC and Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In the video he shared on X on Saturday, Fayose alleged widespread manipulation involving unclaimed voter cards. "No opposition party can win election in Nigeria. Look at what INEC is doing i…

…The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has alleged voter intimidation and expressed concerns over delays in the accreditation and voting process at his polling unit at Osaguru Hall, unit 6, ward 3, Ikere-Ekiti. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, O…

…agreements with those whose demands were legitimate, and identifying those who used violence in an attempt to destabilize Bolivia, we made the decision to declare a state of emergency across the entire national territory,” Paz said in a televised speech. COB launched the protest movement in early May to reject US-backe…

…young man with a promising future became victims of yet another senseless act of violence. "These killings represent not only an attack on individuals but also an assault on the collective peace, security and humanity of our people," the statement read. BYM extended condolences to the families of the deceased, the peop…

…by-election, Dr. Nestor Ezeme, has expressed concern over reports of electoral violence and the late arrival of election materials in parts of the district, describing the situation as a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters. Ezeme spoke shortly after casting his vote at about 11:45 a.m. at his Umundu polling uni…

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…Luna Valencia Award and the Kurtzfilmtagewin Award.In 2026, Akubueze took on the lead role of Roli in the faith-based drama Onobiren: A Woman's Story, a film that went on to gross N138.1 million at the West African box office. Produced by Laju Iren Films, the movie follows Roli's transformative journey from Warri to La…

…office, Placid has also been replaced, making Iniedu the third officer to occupy the role within roughly nine months.