…after casting his vote at Igogo Ward 2, Polling Unit 16 in Ikosun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area, Akinlayo said residents had come out in large numbers to vote for the candidate of his party, whom he identified as the incumbent governor seeking a second term in office. The lawmaker described the turnout across the c…

…collected. The election was conducted in 2,445 Polling Units in 177 Wards and 16 Local Government Areas. 14 candidates are vying for the state’s governorship sear in the polls. RESULTS Ugele/Akoku ward 3, PU003, Ikere LGA APC: 104 PDP: 80 ADC: 2 Invalid: 9 Total votes: 195 Registered voters: 522 PU005, ward 06, Olope/E…

…constitutional responsibility of providing oversight and holding the Executive arm of government accountable. The statement further described Ogene as an accomplished journalist and editor whose experience in public communication would enhance the caucus' engagement with Nigerians and reinforce democratic principles wi…

…the timely deployment of electoral personnel and voting materials across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. According to figures released by INEC, the state has 1,059,360 registered voters, out of which 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the election. Ekiti Decides: Oyebanji floo…

…rainfall that lasted several hours. The election is being conducted across seven local government areas-Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo and Oyigbo-to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Senator Barry Mpigi, who passed away in February. In several polling units, including B-Dere Ward 4 in Gokana LGA, stro…

…There was a massive voter turnout on Saturday at Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the hometown of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, during the governorship election. All eight polling units in Afao-Ekiti Ward recorded high voter participation, as residents-young and old-trooped out ea…

…an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. Lawal said it is unacceptable for any individual or group to broker peace agreements with bandits, adding that those engaging in such arrangements are d…

…The incident occurred on Friday night at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area. It was gathered that the deceased had recently moved into a new apartment and brought in his girlfriend to stay with him. Due to power outage, he reportedly switched on a generator and kept it inside the room before going…

…State governorship election. Bejide, who hails from Ward 2 in Ekiti South-West Local Government Area, shares the area with IT expert and politician Makinde Araoye. Results from Polling Unit 004, Ward 2 showed Oyebanji polling 140 votes, while Bejide scored 37 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded 2 votes.…

…a vacant seat in the Senate, with observers monitoring the process across the six local government areas in the district.

…Transport Unions Over Indiscriminate Dumping By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to oversee the immediate evacuation of refuse across transport parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the pr…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an…

…unit. Fayemi cast his vote at Ward 11, Unit 9, Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti, Isan-Ekiti Local Government Area, where he praised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as improved efficiency. "It was a smooth experience. Everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process w…

The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public health threats. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Informa…

…candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, at Polling Unit 4, Ward 2, in Ekiti South West Local Government Area, securing 140 votes against Bejide’s 37, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled two votes. As of the time of filing this report, only about 20 per cent of polling unit results had been uploaded to the IReV p…

…explained that enforcement actions, including deportations, are deemed essential by the government to ensure the system functions effectively and to maintain public confidence in existing immigration laws. New visa requirements Earlier, the Government of Ireland announced new visa requirements. The updated rules mandat…

…after casting his vote at Polling Unit 05, Igbo Ward 4, Obenla Community in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfaction with reports emanating from across the senatorial district. The governor described the election as peaceful and commended voters for their participation in…

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has denied any connection to anti-government protests, reaffirming his commitment to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau by his chief of staff, Abdullahi Abdulkarim Tsafe, Senator Yari described the allegations as false,…

…to society will remain indelible in the annals of the state's history. On behalf of the Government and people of Bauchi State, the Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Emir of Katagum, the Katagum Emirate Council, friends, associates, and all those affected by this gr…

…with established regulations," 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 st…

…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 the overall atmosphere as calm and peaceful, noting the deployment…

…bandits terrorising communities may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made this statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, rtd, who died in bandits’ captivity in Katsina State. Tsiga, who was also ki…

…after voting, the ADC candidate alleged that several APC leaders, including local government officials, gathered at the polling unit with large sums of money for vote-buying purposes. He further claimed that his driver sustained injuries during an altercation at the polling unit while trying to shield him from being pu…

…329 rustled cattle following a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCR…

…that safeguarding lives and property remains a constitutional responsibility of government, urging 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…