…forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC, with voters electing chairmen and councillors for the variou…

…vote at Polling Unit 1, St. David Primary School, Afao-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, Fayose expressed confidence in the chances of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, declaring that the incumbent governor was on c…

…and boost economic productivity across the state. A statement by the Lagos statement Government said Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke while receiving a delegation from the European Investment Bank, EIB, led by its Vice President, Ambroise Fayolle, during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina. The governor commended the EIB f…

…to maintain order. The situation is different at Ikogosi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area, as impressive turnout and early accreditation of voting were recorded in the polling units visited. At Polling Unit 003, Ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti, the electoral officials commenced accreditation and voting as early as 8.10…

…a US president is on the jet, it officially takes the call sign Air Force One. The US government has contracted Boeing to deliver two new 747-8 aircraft to serve as part of the presidential fleet, but the program has been plagued by delays and cost-overruns. AFP

…There is an alleged result sheet snatching at Umuokara village Hall in Orba, Udenu local government area of Enugu State. The suspect was identified as “Okadigbo” by 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. Howev…

…region. The successful rescue missions, carried out in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities, according to the military. In the first operation, conducted on June 18, troops responded to credible intelligence in…

…of security operatives in most of the wards and polling units visited in the Ado Local Government Area of the state. In Ward 10, Unit 7 and Ward 8, Unit 9, accreditation and voting commenced exactly at 8:30 a.m., as election officials had arrived at the units as early as 7 a.m. At Ward 8, Unit 9, a former senator repre…

…while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she wanted the most qualified candidate to emerge victorious in the governorship election. "I came out to vote because I want the best candidate to e…

…with the security agencies; that is what they have been doing across our local government and the electoral ward.” Andaha, who is also the Chairman of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON) Nasarawa State chapter, said he is impressed by the process, which is orderly across his LGA. “Indeed, you can see…

…involved. "There is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether in government or private institutions. "For instance, INEC has been asked twice for its Records of Processing Activities. The matter is sensitive because the country is moving towards another election, and it speaks to the credibility of th…

Some residents of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State moved freely on Saturday despite a restriction order announced ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. The police command in the state had announced restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the sena…

…spoke with newsmen at his Polling Unit 05 in Ugbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, said the political atmosphere in the district had remained active ahead of the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senate seat…

…shortages of fuel, food and medicine in the country’s main cities, including La Paz. The government reached an agreement with COB on Friday, after negotiations began last week. “From now on, pressure measures are lifted nationwide,” announced Mario Argollo, leader of COB. Paz defended the agreement, saying, “dialogue i…

…alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of the institution's suspended Students' Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. The decision was announced in a statement published on the university's official news portal on Friday and signed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tajudeen Opoola, through t…

…and a young man during a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs Hap…

…of election personnel. At Amube Wards 1 and 2 in Ohom Orba Community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, voter accreditation had not commenced as of 10:45 a.m. because election materials arrived only shortly before that time. Speaking with journalists, the All Progressives Congress (APC) agent for Amube Ward 2…

…of Adeniyi's tenure, which was due to expire on August 31 of this year. At the time, the government said the decision was necessary to enable him consolidate several strategic reforms underway within the Nigeria Customs Service. These reforms included the ongoing modernisation of Customs operations, the implementation…

…@cspiniedu." Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu background Iniedu hails from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and holds a Bachelor's degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo. Over the course of his career, he has completed several specialised trainings covering investigative interviewing, crime scene…

…in the country and drive roughly 80% of retail transactions. She added that the Federal Government is implementing reforms aimed at strengthening productive capacity, expanding trade, attracting investment, supporting enterprise growth, and creating sustainable jobs. Founder and CEO of Omni, Deepankar Rustagi, said the…

…rally up about 61% in April and May and a shift of funds from equities to high-yield government bonds. This market rotation, rather than an economic downturn, is driven by investors locking in gains and reallocating assets. Nigerian Treasury Bills are yielding between 16.13% and 17.51%, prompting large funds like pensi…

…perimeter fencing - for schools, especially those in vulnerable rural areas. "(The government) has taken the security of our schools very seriously, and when those things materialise, we will then call off the strike," he told AFP.

…had alleged that she received luxury benefits from oil businessmen who secured lucrative government contracts in Nigeria. The alleged benefits included access to expensive properties, chauffeur-driven vehicles, and other high-value gifts. However, after hearing evidence in the case, the jury returned not guilty verdict…

Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.

The Nigerian government said it has secured fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season after an early procurement strategy enabled it to lock in prices before renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted global markets.