…to the policemen stationed here. They said they had no capacity to handle it. When a senior police officer arrived, he asked me where the picture was. I asked him, 'Which picture?' I personally saw people distributing money around the polling area. It is a bad system," he lamented. The ADC standard-bearer further alleg…

…Pate said. He added that the approval underscored the government's commitment to strengthening health security while ensuring prudent management of public resources. "This approval reflects our commitment to both health security and accountability. We will continue to support States to strengthen their capacity to prev…

The chairman of the Kwara APC Elders Caucus, Chief James Bamisaye Ayeni, who led the delegation to the meeting, said that there was no governorship primary election held in the state that produced the Speaker, adding that the party had at no time picked him as its consensus candidate. "To the best of our knowledge, the…

Among his grievances was the late arrival of electoral materials in some polling units, which left enthusiastic voters stranded for hours. "In a modern democracy, this administrative sluggishness is unacceptable," Obafemi lamented, pointing to the long queues of citizens waiting under the scorching sun before voting co…

…monitored. However, a few operational challenges were recorded, including the initial denial of priority voting to a nursing mother in Ise/Orun Local Government Area and BVAS difficulties in capturing the biometrics of some elderly voters in Ikere Local Government Area. On security, the EU-backed observers described th…

…rejected the allegation, insisting it had "adhered to the ceasefire since Friday evening," while accusing Israel of spreading false claims to justify further attacks and "sabotage the agreement" reached between Iran and the United States. The renewed violence has cast uncertainty over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace efforts. P…

…will benefit from a revamped hotel key experience. In addition to unlocking rooms and amenities with an iPhone or Apple Watch, guests staying at participating hotels and resorts will be able to access trip details, activity schedules, service information, and real-time updates directly within Wallet. Apple Pay Apple Pa…

…that he was involved in a confrontation with Bejide at the polling unit, Araoye denied any wrongdoing, saying he was merely visiting polling units within his ward to monitor the electoral process when a disagreement occurred. According to him, the dispute arose after Bejide allegedly attempted to prevent him from movin…

…authorities at all levels to take decisive action to tackle the growing insecurity threatening schools. He cited recent incidents in Borno, Oyo, and Kogi states, including the killing of two teachers during the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations, as evidence of the urgent need for enha…

…adopted the motion, with the members acknowledging the strategic importance of strengthening emergency response mechanisms across the State. In a related development, Abia State government has said it would establish a functional fire station within the Abia State University Uturu, to swiftly respond to any fire incide…

…adherence to the rule of law. He assured the public that the operation is not to inconvenience law-abiding citizens, but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention. The CP further called on vehicle owners and motorists in the state to ensure timely registration and maintain clearly visible, valid number p…

…enforcement measures.” The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain the exercise across the State and warned that violators of traffic laws would continue to face appropriate legal sanctions. He urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are properly r…

…of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in strengthening the capacity of the Armed Forces. “Nigerians expect the new soldiers to demonstrate discipline, operational excellence and unwavering loyalty to the Constitution,” the statement quoted him as saying. He also cautioned against the misuse of so…

…reported that Nigeria unveiled a dedicated air cargo corridor with RwandaAir, opening direct export channels from Nigeria to Kigali in Rwanda, Lusaka in Zambia and Harare in Zimbabwe. The corridor is being implemented through collaboration between RwandaAir and several Nigerian agencies, including the Federal Ministry…

…and another 1,900 linked to disasters. Much of this displacement was driven by worsening insecurity in border regions where armed groups continue to operate across porous frontiers, with the situation deteriorating severely in areas such as Dosso. For families caught in the crossfire, fleeing often means leaving livest…

…intervene swiftly to restore public confidence and ensure that eligible voters are not denied the opportunity to participate in the election because of avoidable technical difficulties. Despite his concerns, Ojudu maintained that the atmosphere at the polling unit remained peaceful and orderly, expressing hope that the…

…Member Identification Numbers (COPID) for individual members, thereby strengthening regulatory oversight and improving access to finance. The minister also disclosed plans to establish the Cooperative Bank of Nigeria, which he said would be owned and driven by cooperative societies to provide affordable financial servi…

…and hardship Nigerians are experiencing under the current administration," Adeniji added. Also addressing supporters at the rally, the Southwest Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, Alhaji Olaniru Abass, said the growing support for Olawepo-Hashim across the Southwest reflected increasing confidence in…

…Council. He narrated how some people had advised him against appointing respected senior traditional rulers into leadership positions, warning that they would challenge his administration. Contrary to those fears, Obi said their honest counsel strengthened governance rather than weakened it. "They caused me trouble bec…

…State Government has intensified efforts to contain an invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms in several parts of the state as farmers begin wet-season cultivation.The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Shehu Mu'azu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. According to hi…

…gathering worshippers to share their ideology and explain their mission. “Yesterday evening, residents of Soba town in Mashegu LGA of Niger State said Lakurawa members entered the community after Maghrib prayers and moved between local mosques, gathering worshippers to preach their ideology and explain their mission,”…

…of Rivers after one season in Port Harcourt. The midfielder had a short spell with Benin Republic side ASVO FC. His return to NPFL with Rivers United proved to be a career highlight. Anthony contributed to the club's successful qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage last season. His performances in cont…

Nigerian content creator, Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has denied reports that he was arrested for drug trafficking. Reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, arrested Officer Woos for allegedly importing a substantial quantity of bread and brow…

…where armed suspects attempted to dispossess a resident of his vehicle while he was opening the gate to his residence. Babaseyi stated that that victim raised an alarm, attracting neighbours to the scene and while trying to flee, the suspects lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a fence and fled the scene. “As ope…

…people who said they knew him as a thug. But at the polling unit, the presiding officer denied the allegation, saying the result sheet was with them. However, materials were yet to arrive in some polling units at Udenu communities such as Orba, Imillike, Udunedem as at 9:45am. In Amube Orba, the voting center of former…