…to yield positive results. According to him, public perception is gradually shifting in favour of the government as more Nigerians begin to notice improvements linked to ongoing reforms. Anyanwu also described the appointment of Chief Longers Anyanwu as strategic, noting that his grassroots political influence and netw…

…his wife through the challenging birth of their now healthy daughter Eden.The local favourite, a Wolves academy product in his youth, reclaimed his 400m title in 44.45secs to secure his place at August's European Championships at the same venue. Matthew Hudson-Smith ran a 44.45 to reclaim his 400m title First-time dad…

…aimed at improving the institution and enhancing healthcare services would receive favourable consideration. He thanked the CMD and her management team for the visit and reaffirmed the commitment of the Awka Development Union to supporting initiatives that will enhance healthcare delivery, strengthen medical infrastruc…

…process. The party also alleged incidents of result manipulation and mutilation in favour of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), though it did not provide specific evidence to support the claim. Citing the alleged irregularities, the NDC declared that it does not recognise the outcome of the election…

…alleging widespread electoral fraud, including mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Wakama, Na…

…their World Cup debut. The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favourites, but with Lamine Yamal only able to appear as a second-half substitute on his return from injury, La Roja were unable to find the target against Cape Verde. De la Fuente, who confidently described his squad as the best in th…

…in the collation process. "That I verily believe that the purported result declared in favour of the 2nd defendant does not represent the lawful votes cast by eligible members of the party. "That, when unlawful and inflated votes are excluded, I emerge as the aspirant who secured the highest lawful votes in the preside…

…perception that the party abandoned many of its long standing and loyal members in favour of individuals perceived to have acquired political influence through financial muscle. “The merchandising of party tickets from the House of Assembly to Governorship and the preference for the highest bidders over committed party…

…problems for the zoning... That also explains why some of us believe the odds are in favour of President Bola Tinubu, not necessarily due to his performance, but because of zoning. I do not see the wisdom of voting for Peter Obi. This is because he has not espoused any alternative course of action away from what Presid…

…card carrying members of political parties whose main objective is to rig elections in favour of their political party. For as long as this is allowed to stay, Nigeria cannot meet the standard set by the June 12 election conducted by non-partisan persons of proven integrity. One is reminded of our great team each time…

…isolated pathways and difficult access routes. Such environments have historically favoured irregular armed groups. Security officials maintained that the terrorists have exploited these advantages with alarming sophistication. Improvised explosive devices have reportedly been planted across strategic sections of the f…

…'No party is weak' The IPAC chairman also argued that Nigeria's electoral framework favours bigger parties with access to public resources. "No party is weak," he declared. "APC itself is a combination of political parties. They have many governors. Naturally they have resources. But smaller parties cannot compete equa…

…of Indigene under similar circumstances. Delivering judgment, Justice Donglong ruled in favour of the claimants, stating that: "Pursuant to a careful and diligent consideration of all the processes before this court, this Originating Summons is meritorious and ought to be granted." The court further held: "This court i…

…he was the older of the duo at their presidential entry points, the age argument won't favour my kinsman. But aging, should. Science describes aging as "the progressive, natural deterioration of biological functions over time. It leads to structural and physical changes, an increased risk of chronic diseases and cellul…

…Special Court. “It is our hope that this request will receive Your Lordship’s urgent and favourable consideration,” he said. DAILY POST recalls that the governor had, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, during the parade of suspected kidnappers at the Edo State Police Command in Benin City, threatened to set up a dedicated cou…

…the boat with his mother and sibling survived the accident by swimming to safety. Miss Favour, friend of the missing girl who was also on the ill-fated boat narrated that the engine boat driver had reported himself to Marine Police, NPA and was taken into custody for questioning. “The driver weh jam us report himself t…

…a huge Exeter backline error Surprisingly, Northampton turned down the shot at goal in favour of a kick to the corner, and it proved the wrong call when Pollock was held up over the try-line.In the 10th minute, Exeter struck back out of nothing as a Smith crossfield kick was taken in by Freeman, but as the wing was bei…

…in the election, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, expressed confidence in securing victory, citing favourable reports from polling units across the district.Faduyile, who voted at Ward 6, Unit 5, LA Primary School, Ode Ikoya in Okitipupa Local Government Area, commended INEC officials for their punctuality and professionalism. Fad…

…depends on the ability of relevant institutions to enforce the law without fear or favour.

…two consecutive terms. OYEBANJI: The front runner Oyebanji enters the poll as the clear favourite. He won the 2022 governorship election with 187,057 votes, defeating Segun Oni of the SDP and Bisi Kolawole of the PDP, and has since consolidated his grip on the state's political architecture. His administration's six-po…

…"As I predicted, Atiku will win the majority of the North, and if he is able to compete favourably in the South, it will be over for President Tinubu and Peter Obi. "Atiku will secure at least 25% of the votes in 26 states while also dominating the North, which is where the bulk of the votes are," he said. He further s…

…stage is beginning to take shape, with several teams already establishing themselves as favourites to progress to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament's expanded format means teams must first navigate the Round of 32, current standings and expert projections provide a clear picture of the countries most likely…

…Cup as they beat Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston. The Proteas were hammered by favourites Australia in their opener, setting them back in a difficult group which also includes 50-over world champions India. Their win came from a combination of brilliant bowling from veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp and shambolic…

Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favouriteImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nigeria's Super Eagles saw their 2018 kit fly off the shelves, Cameroon's 2002 sleeveless jersey caused controversy and Asamoah Gyan's missed penalty in the 2010 quarter-finals means he will forever be remembered in red and g…

…after their slow start if they are to meet expectations as one of the pre-tournament favourites. Dias, who missed the opening match while recovering from injury, declared himself ready for the Uzbekistan encounter and warned that Portugal could face another defensive approach similar to DR Congo's. "I come from playing…