…Duke's eligibility. He further alleged that the presidential primary election was characterised by widespread irregularities and manipulation. According to him, in several states, the votes returned exceeded the total number of eligible registered members contained in the party register. The aggrieved aspirant attached…

…to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration, said fathers play critical role in the character and shaping the future of their children. Her message read: “On this Father's Day 2026, we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers across Nigeria and around the world. “Fathers play a vital role in shaping the cha…

…1448 AH, we must renew our faith, purify our hearts, and replace bad behaviour with good character. We should shun indecent dressing and speech and embrace values that promote equality, compassion, and support for the less privileged," he said. The cleric also expressed concern over the nation's security challenges, ca…

…have to keep fighting in difficult moments like these. We will need to show pride and character to approach the third match in the best possible way,” the Frenchman said after the game. World Cup 2026: Renard urges Tunisia to show character against Netherlands

…organisations that observed the election acknowledged the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise but expressed concerns over incidents of electoral offences. The Co-Convener of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and Head of Programmes and Policy at Connected Development (CODE), Celestine Okwudili Od…

…the state, noting that the governor had transformed Ekiti's political landscape from one characterised by division and hostility to one driven by cooperation and collaboration. According to him, one of Oyebanji's most remarkable achievements has been his capacity to unite political leaders and stakeholders across party…

…in Ekiti State, which had transformed the state's political landscape from an era often characterised by division, hostility, and toxicity in politics to one defined by cooperation, collaboration and synergy in driving public governance. According to Bamidele, one of the most remarkable achievements of the governor has…

…Duke. Besides, the aggrieved aspirant alleged that the presidential primary election was characterised by widespread irregularities and manipulation. According to him, in several states, the votes returned exceeded the total number of eligible registered members contained in the party register. The aggrieved aspirant a…

…to achieve results regardless of challenges. "Perhaps one of Wike’s most defining characteristics is his work ethic. He is widely regarded as a workaholic leader who approaches governance with energy, dedication, and a hands-on style. Supporters often point to his relentless commitment to public service, arguing that N…

…because in the minister's words, "the strength of any democracy lies ultimately in the character of its citizens." Ojo's statement which was food for thought capable of putting the nation on the right path if adhered to. While some citizens held group discussions to restate the ideals of June 12, those of us who were s…

…One of the most alarming developments, according to security experts, is the changing character of insecurity in Nigeria. Inegbenijie warned that the country is increasingly facing threats linked to wider regional and international networks. "We have moved beyond localised criminal activities," he said. "There is now a…

…challenges. Oyo National Park covers thousands of square kilometres of rugged terrain characterised by dense vegetation, isolated pathways and difficult access routes. Such environments have historically favoured irregular armed groups. Security officials maintained that the terrorists have exploited these advantages w…

…from communities indigenous to a state or local government area. It exists for Federal Character, LGA quotas, scholarships, chieftaincy, and protection of host communities. Birth or long residence does not, by itself, create indigeneity." They warned that Plateau has suffered heavily from identity-related tensions. The…

…between security personnel and informants feeding intelligence to bandits. A defining characteristic of the modern state is its monopoly on the legitimate use of violence. The state cannot stand by while non-state actors wield instruments of violence with impunity. As Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka famously said…

…Beecroft. In 1855, Akintoye died and was succeeded by his son, Dosumu, a man of weak character who soon proved his incompetence for the office. In the absence of any head possessed of sufficient abil- ity to control the unruly elements which composed the society of Lagos at the time, the greatest disorder prevailed: th…

…Democracy Day speech thus: "By 2023, when we came on board, the electricity sector was characterised by chronic generation shortfalls, an unreliable gas supply, and transmission infrastructure so fragile that it could not evacuate available power. Distribution companies were burdened by massive losses and a metering de…

…people's lives and health conditions. He added that such actions amount to intentional character distortion, warning that those involved would ultimately face consequences for their actions. "I appeal to friends and families who were worried and embarrassed by the terrible video of me in any condition," he said, seekin…

…as one that left her "emotionally drained" after stepping fully into the reality of her character. Isime recalled a particularly touching moment when veteran actress Kate Henshaw-referred to on set as "Aunty Kate"-approached her after a difficult take. Still visibly overwhelmed, Isime said Kate held her shoulders, look…

…roles I rejected, especially when I was coming up in the industry, were roles where my character had to be almost naked or involved in extremely steamy bedroom scenes. I avoided those roles. It wasn't easy saying 'no' at the time because producers would try to convince you that such roles would take you to the highest…

…the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not be mistaken for her personal beliefs…

…in him, not because of titles or achievements, but because of the quality of life, Godly character and spiritual influence the late cleric built over decades of faithful service. He, therefore, challenged believers to live intentionally and pursue a life of holiness, stressing that every Christian should strive to leav…

…fusing a driving, uptempo Afro-pop bassline with the bright, melodic guitar strings characteristic of high-end Kenyan pop. The rhythm is relentless and infectious, capturing the precise energy of an open-air Nairobi festival or a packed Lagos beach club. Yemi Alade commands the track with her powerhouse, high-register…

…team developing coding tools, which the company has struggled to sell to businesses. Character AI co-founder Noam Shazeer also announced this week that he's leaving DeepMind - though in Shazeer's case, he's joining OpenAI. Jumper and Hassabis won the Nobel Prize in 2024 for their work on AlphaFold, an AI model that can…

…and other leaders. She acknowledged, however, that she and Trump both had “quite strong characters,” and the pair were seen together several times at the summit, including during a meeting on a sofa after which Trump appeared to pat her shoulder. In her latest comments, Meloni sought to draw a line under the spat, sayi…

…to Mr. President. "We have it on record that despite the contentious circumstances that characterised the nomination of APC gubernatorial candidate in 2018, our traditional rulers were neither involved, nor have they ever been involved in the process of nomination and emergence of any party's candidate. "We are further…