…to commence, some traders at major markets in the Ado-Ekiti metropolis displayed their wares and attended to customers.NAN reports that the Police Commissioner in charge of the Ekiti governorship election, Mr Abayomi Shogunle, had on Friday ordered restriction of vehicular movement from midnight on Friday till 6 p.m. o…
…talks scheduled for Friday were intended to build on the deal to end the Middle East war and work towards a lasting settlement. No new date for the negotiations has been announced. The war began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. AFP
…Speaking with Vanguard in Yoruba 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 becau…
…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 it for yourself; every poll…
…of Processing Activities. The matter is sensitive because the country is moving towards another election, and it speaks to the credibility of the database. "It is of utmost urgency, and we are acting immediately," he said. The NDPC boss said the commission had investigated several organisations, including Meta, TikTok,…
…lose today's money because of the by-election." A visit to polling units 14, 16, and 17, Ward 1, in Okitipupa revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ad hoc staff arrived early with sensitive and non-sensitive materials. Police officers were also seen manning polling units visited as voters q…
…District by-election. Aiyedatiwa, who 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 con…
…of movement, regain control of the roads, and guarantee the security of the population,” warning that those who continue the blockades or resort to violence would face “the full force of the law.” Under the terms of Friday’s agreement, the government promised not to privatize public companies — a key demand of the unio…
…arrival of electoral materials and inadequate deployment 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, t…
…2, which he described as the polling unit with the largest voter population in the ward. "Voters have been waiting there since 7 a.m., and by almost noon, there were still no materials, no INEC officials and no police presence. It is appalling, and we condemn it entirely," Ezeme stated. The allegations came amid report…
…and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos before obtaining a diploma from Kwara State Polytechnic. In 2016, she furthered her education by studying Filming at Olabisi Onabanjo University. Her acting career began unexpectedly when she stepped in for an absent actress during a film production, making her scree…
…at least 51% equity in each. Investment research firms like Zrosk Investment Management warned that this could create a significant capital shortfall, leading to fears of dilution and unexpected losses. Large banks might need to raise fresh capital through rights issues or public offerings to meet these new requirement…
…Services Business licence is a massive milestone for WapiPay,” co-founder and CEO Edward Ndichu told TechCabal on Saturday. “By pairing traditional fiat payment capabilities with virtual currencies and digital assets under a robust Canadian regulatory framework, we are building the next generation of global financial r…
…security presence. The sprawling Old Oyo Forest Reserve straddles Oyo State and central Kwara State. Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota had no security presence before the attacks. A military detachment is now stationed at one of the schools targeted in the raid. Still, both farming towns looked desolate, with several houses and…
…worsening insecurity, growing religious polarisation and persistent impunity in Nigeria, warning that the challenges are undermining fundamental human rights across the country. Speaking at a press conference at the headquarters of the NHRC in Abuja on Friday, Ghanea presented preliminary […]
Governor Enugu has a lot of success stories to tell in three years
…common. The greater concern is his tendency to turn disagreements into bitter personal wars. Yesterday's heroes become today's villains, allies become adversaries, and every bridge is burnt with the same enthusiasm with which it was once crossed. Politics, like life, rewards those who understand that greatness is not a…
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.
…successfully completed an intensive two-week Combat Operations Training Programme in Kwara State. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi in Ilorin on Friday said the training programme marked another milestone in the ongoing drive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Dis…
The Military Pension Board, MPB, has warned military retirees and their families to be alert to fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing their personal and banking information under the pretext of processing pension benefits. The board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensione…
…Nwaobilor and the Public Relations Officer, Loveday Adiele in a statement on the matter, warned the NLC, Abia State chapter, against taking any action that may ignite industrial crises in the Abia State House of Assembly. According to the acting PASAN leadership, a Congress of the association was held to replace the fo…
…recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil played a 1-1 draw with Morocco and defeated Haiti 3-0 in the early hours of today. Speaking after Brazil defeated Haiti, Ancelotti said of Neymar at h…
…have been advised to simply appear in normal and decent attire. The Board, however, warned candidates against bringing any credentials to the screening venues, as no document verification will be conducted during the medical exercise. "Any information directing candidates to wear a particular dress code or bring their…
…lot differently. Her remark came after after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. "I've not been allowed to travel. I've not been allowed to work. They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she said. Following a trial, the court found her not guilty of five counts of accepting…
…up the Premier League in two or three years. “Yohanna needs to know that this quick, upward trajectory is not always the norm for young players and he stays grounded and put in the work.” But why are we not seeing a lot of similar stories to Yohanna? Despite the incredible talent pool in Nigeria, there is no steady str…