…from the local government chairman, Lanre Obafemi, were unsuccessful, as the call got disconnected when contacted on Wednesday. Also, when the special adviser to the governor on information and strategy, Kayode Akinmade, was contacted on Wednesday, his number was unreachable as of the time of filing this report. PUNCH…

…coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discourage voters and instead strengthened their determination to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding that opposition cooperation, election monitors…

…stop confusing sophistication with electoral value. A candidate may dominate elite discourse and still fail to move a ward. Another may be mocked in elite spaces and still command overwhelming loyalty on the ground. Elections are not won by approval ratings in Abuja. They are won by understanding people as they are.” T…

…of voter impersonation, 12 cases of multiple voting, seven cases of election-official misconduct and 85 cases involving exposure of ballot papers. The Hub equally documented 38 security incidents, including thuggery, attacks on electoral officials and voter intimidation. SERAP said the Nigeria Civil Society Situation R…

…of personnel deployed to strategic locations. “Reports and complaints relating to misconduct, extortion or other forms of unprofessional conduct will be promptly received, monitored and escalated for necessary action.” According to him, CP Nnanna Ama stressed that while the command remained committed to providing effec…

…of voter impersonation, 12 cases of multiple voting, seven cases of election-official misconduct and 85 cases involving exposure of ballot papers. It added, “The observers also recorded 38 security incidents, including reported cases of thuggery, attacks on electoral officials and voter intimidation. The Situation Room…

…milestone. These include easing restrictions on Deposit Money Banks' access to the discount window and Standing Lending Facility, resuming tenored repo operations with maturities between four and 90 days, and widening participation in the Open Market Operations (OMO) market to cover non-bank financial institutions, cor…

…measures in certain communities, where local monarchs had administered oaths to discourage political actors from disrupting the election or inciting violence. Nonetheless, many polling units reported a generally peaceful atmosphere, with elderly individuals, women, youth, and Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) amo…

…instability and multiple taxation. “These pressures reduce investment appetite, discourage industrial scale-up and trap most Nigerian firms in survival mode.” The BOI said its strategy was also designed to support small businesses, which continue to face financing challenges. According to the bank, its digital lending…

…and connect with their cultural heritage. Theatre is also a breeding ground for discovering and developing talent. Many respected Nigerian actors, directors, playwrights and producers began their careers on stage before transitioning into Nollywood. Taiwo Ibikunle, an accomplished Nollywood actor known for Jenifa’s Dia…

…intimidation or vote trading. It urged contestants to “abstain from vote buying and discourage polling agents and supporters from vote trading at the polling units." The observers also warned against attempts to undermine the post-election process through unofficial announcements of results. They urged the media to ref…

…investigation was ongoing to ascertain its origin and the circumstances surrounding its discovery. “The Commissioner of Police commends the vigilance of the members of the public who promptly alerted the Police and reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the State,” he added. The PPR…

…officials, 14 cases of voter impersonation, 12 cases of multiple voting and 7 cases of misconduct by election officials. The Hub noted that the figures do not correspond to 323 individual polling units, as multiple offences were recorded at some locations. The Hub also flagged specific cases of voter intimidation by se…

…a persistent issue in Nigeria’s capital market, with significant amounts effectively disconnected from the families entitled to them.He said the regulator’s responsibility to protect investors did not end when a shareholder died.Instead, the SEC must also ensure that beneficiaries can access inherited investments witho…

…have not been able to cast their ballots in the ongoing governorship election after discovering that their names were missing from the voters' register despite having voted at the same polling units in previous elections. At Polling Unit 017, Olaniyi Kafayah said her name could not be found on the register, leaving her…

…warning that poor remuneration could undermine the quality of education and discourage young people from pursuing careers in academia.The party also alleged that lecturers in state-owned higher institutions were owed salaries, allowances, promotion arrears and other entitlements.Abia APC says Professor Nwaeze’s suspens…

…voter gathering, illegal mobilisation, and any form of electoral malpractice.The discovery of such a large group of voters at a single private address, particularly one linked to a sitting lawmaker, drew immediate attention from security personnel on the ground, though no further details on subsequent action were avail…

…by sell-offs in stocks such as Fortis Global Insurance, Omatek Ventures, John Holt, RT Briscoe and Dangote Sugar, alongside 25 other decliners. Fortis Global Insurance led the losers’ chart, declining by 9.31 per cent, while International Energy Insurance led the gainers’ chart with a 9.92 per cent increase, settling a…

…CP Election, Control Room, and a separate Complaint Response Unit for cases of police misconduct.Nigerians on X raised doubts about police neutrality and response times ahead of the Osun governorship election.Osun 2026: Police deploy 30 CPs, 15,000 officers Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Nigeria Police Forc…

…rubbing a young woman’s thigh on public transport. Eww, even as a man, I felt immediate discomfort watching that can’t even imagine how the girl must feel. Source Another lady commenting on the trending video, shared her own personal experience: I remember When I was traveling from Benin to Asaba few years ago, I was s…

…his address, the man recounted a real-life situation involving an acquaintance who discovered that a daughter born during his marriage was not biologically his. According to the speaker, the biological father later surfaced at the family's home to demand custody of the little girl. To protect his own peace of mind, the…

…August 13, 2026, when troops conducting a night patrol along the Kyado""Jootar road discovered two lifeless bodies inside a Dangote truck with registration number OPL-1B-029 at Igbayima. Preliminary findings indicated that the victims had been k!lled by a gang of suspected criminal Tiv militias believed to be involved…

…individuals manipulated government payroll systems to receive multiple salaries. “We discovered that one person enrolled 14 members of his family,” he said. Aliyu said the commission had identified about 900 suspected ghost workers and published their names, challenging them to prove that they were genuine employees. H…

…to now. We have not seen her or her body," he said. The brother said the family later discovered that one of the men allegedly connected to the incident had reported himself at the Panti police station. He alleged that the man initially gave the police and family members an account of being attacked by his friends, but…

…would help create a safer and more economically viable environment and potentially discourage criminal activities. The group urged relevant authorities and other stakeholders to sustain efforts to improve basic infrastructure and ensure reliable electricity supply across communities in Hadejia.