…of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, a Federal Government agency under the National Assembly. The lawyers, who had dragged Suleiman to court for allegedly contesting the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State without resigning his appointment, want…

…Senator Barry Mpigi, who died on in February this year. The election covered seven local government areas that make up the Rivers South-East senatorial District which include Khana, Gokana, Tai. Eleme, Andoni. Oyigbo and Opobo. INEC's Returning Officer for the election, Professor Rosemary Ogu, announced the result at t…

…collaboration among farmers, traders, transporters, processors, security agencies, and government institutions to unlock the full potential of the sector," Radda said. The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak market infrastructure, climate-relat…

…achievements and the APC's commitment to good governance. Speaking at the Ekiti State Government House in Ado-Ekiti after the declaration of the election results, Uzodinma said the outcome demonstrated that Nigeria's democracy was becoming stronger and more sustainable. The Imo governor noted that the massive support r…

The Irish government has deported 42 South African nationals found to be residing illegally in the country, in an operation that reportedly cost authorities about €735,000 (approximately $845,000). According to reports, the deportees were flown from Dublin to Johannesburg aboard a chartered aircraft on Thursday, arrivi…

…and focused on reconnecting with voters and consolidating support across wards and local government areas. He urged party members and supporters to remain united and committed to securing victory at the forthcoming poll, stressing that every member had a role to play in achieving the party’s objectives. Expressing conf…

…of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance. The President reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to partnering with the Ekiti state government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria. He prayed for God's wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oye…

By Golok Nanmwa Jos – Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arch. Samuel Jatau, has assured Nigerians that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents and visitors to assess realities on the ground rather than rely solely on public perception. Jatau spoke in Jos at…

…described as a growing culture of “win-at-all-costs” politics, maintaining that elected governments should rely on their performance and development records rather than political manipulation to secure victory. According to him, public confidence in the electoral process would improve if election disputes were determin…

…said the outcome reflected the overwhelming support of the residents of the six local government areas that made up the Enugu North Senatorial Zone. He promised to give the senatorial zone quality and effective representation to justify the massive support and confidence residents had expressed through their votes. Enu…

…fee increase comes amid a rise in the number of foreign visitors and residents in Japan. Government figures show that the country had a record 4.13 million foreign residents at the end of 2025, prompting a review of funding needs for immigration administration and related services. Officials said revenue generated from…

Speaking, residents called on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to construct efficient drainage system within and around Ode-Omi Town. "We are calling on the Ogun Waterside Local Government to come to our aid and help us construct efficient drainage system within Ode-Omi Town," a cross section of residents appealed.…

…activities in Taraba State. Dr Saredau also disclosed that strategic engagement with government and other critical stakeholders would form a key part of his administration's agenda, aimed at promoting public interest advocacy and ensuring government fulfils its responsibilities to society. According to the newly electe…

…at about 6:00 a.m. on June 20 at Sierra 7, a military defensive location in Damboa Local Government Area of the state. Security sources told Makama that the soldier accidentally discharged his weapon while inside the military position, resulting in a gunshot injury to a colleague. “According to the sources, the soldier…

…it will have an immediate impact on inbound tourism," he said. Motegi added that the government does not expect the higher fees to have an immediate impact on inbound tourism. The development follows the passage of a bill by Japan's Upper House last month to increase visa-related charges for foreign nationals by as muc…

…suspected female collaborators of ISWAP terrorists during an operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama disclosed that the suspects were apprehended following intercepted commu…

…at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, themed "From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos as a Geo-economic Hub." Sanwo-Olu said Lagos remains Nigeria's economic nerve centre and continues to shoulder disproportionate national pressures, including hosting…

…who described himself as a "politician," said he is of Auchi III Ward, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, but presently in Abuja, FCT. He averred on oath that Duke was not a duly member of PRP as at May 4 when the membership register of the party was submitted to INEC. He said he validly purchased the part…

…principles of legality, accountability, and good governance bind all organs of government and public officials, including the National Assembly and its members." "The judgment established that the schemes were implemented in breach of the Public Procurement Act, the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, constitutional o…

…his loyalists are conducting weapons training and tactical drills in parts of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development has sparked renewed fear among residents of border communities who have long suffered repeated bandit attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling along the Sokoto-Zamfara corridor. Acco…

…Igboho, played any role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, despite widespread reports that the captives regained freedom shortly after he issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers. The police, reacting to viral videos and social media reports, said ther…

…their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism. He further called on local government authorities, communities, and traditional institutions to support the Forest Guard Corps in achieving its mandate. He warned that the administration would not tolerate any form of collusion with criminal elements and stressed…

…and deployed 250 observers along with 22 mobile observers throughout all 16 local government areas, LGAs, in addition to 16 LGA results collation observers. Ekiti 2026: Yiaga Africa releases report on voter turn out

…to be Fulani bandits on Friday, invaded the Dyan community in Rim Village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong,…

The Kogi State Government has announced sweeping security measures in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including a ban on commercial motorcycle