…tension as the voters confronted the operatives and demanded that they leave the area, insisting that there was no evidence of vote-buying at the polling centre. Following the confrontation, the EFCC officials withdrew from the polling unit, while the electoral process continued peacefully and without any disruption. V…

…of State was created by Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as an administrative organ of IPOB to assist in the day-to-day management of the movement and to ensure continuity of operations across the world. Emma Powerful added that DOS derives its existence, authority, and legitimacy from the constitutional authority of the Supre…

…assessment, the mission identified discrepancies in election materials, noting inconsistencies between the number of political parties listed on ballot papers, result sheets and INEC's final list of candidates. The group observed that while INEC's final list contained 14 candidates, ballot papers featured 19 political…

…IDF remains committed to the ceasefire agreement." Hezbollah 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…

…reactions, improved activity feeds, and the ability to view activity on a per-album basis. Plus, new temporary albums are designed for short-term projects and events, allowing groups to collaborate without permanently taking up iCloud storage. Notably, people without Apple devices will also be able to contribute photos…

…Bejide allegedly attempted to prevent him from moving around the polling area. Araoye insisted that he had every right to observe activities within his ward and acted only in self-defence. As of the time of filing this report, neither the police nor the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had issued any of…

…country and to demand stronger protection measures from relevant authorities. Amba emphasised 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 inciden…

Former England international, Jay Bothroyd, has insisted that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is never going to be like Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Bothroyd wants Ronaldo to step away from Portugal’s FIFA World Cup starting XI, as he cannot deliver like his eternal rival, Messi. According to him, the 41-year-old…

…The command further warned that additional measures could follow if hostilities persist, indicating that Tehran may escalate its response depending on developments in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical maritime routes for global oil shipments, and any disruption to traffic through…

…and staff of the institution from harm. The plan was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to Abia State Governor on Homeland Security, Fire and Medical Emergencies, Chukwunenye Alajemba, when he led a team from his office to the Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Professor Ndukwe Okeudo. Abia lawmaker calls…

…secure, urging members to carry out their assignment diligently, move freely and seek assistance whenever necessary. The exercise will involve engagements with relevant stakeholders and verification of information on the utilisation of public funds allocated to local governments and other tiers of government across the…

…prepared to take the fight to all threats confronting the nation. Lt Gen. Shaibu emphasised that while the Nigerian Army remains resolute in denying criminal elements any safe haven, all operations must be conducted in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement and the Law of Armed Conflict. The COAS highlighted the c…

…economies, a key objective of the AfCFTA framework. "I am excited to be here with my sister, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, to supervise and launch this effort in support and consonance with the principles and letters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Y…

…new displacements Unlike many countries on this list, Madagascar's displacement crisis was driven entirely by natural disasters. The island nation recorded 177,000 disaster-related displacements as communities continued to face the devastating effects of extreme weather events. Cyclones, severe storms, and flash floodi…

The World Cup 2026 opened on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa. It appeared the entire Africa turned out against our sister African country. In the 1990s, this would have been the reverse. That was when South Africa held a lot of promise for the human race as it busted Apartheid and announced […]

…control measures prevent the infestation from escalating into a major agricultural crisis.

…their operations. "It is not only the bandits that matter. What about the people assisting them? The informers, the suppliers and others supporting them are also Nigerians and cannot be ignored," he said. He warned that individuals benefiting financially from banditry would resist any peace process that threatens their…

…rescued during the operation and handed over to relevant authorities for necessary assistance. In a related development, troops responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village in Isa Local Government Area, where armed men attempted to abduct farmers working on their farms. Danja said troops rapidly deployed to t…

…state-owned enterprises during the same period. However, reacting to the report, Ortom insisted that the entire exercise lacked legal validity because the constitution of the investigative panels had already been challenged in court. "Let it be stated clearly that what the people of Benue witnessed today was not an exe…

The election observation group said findings from its observers revealed differences in the number of political parties reflected on key election materials used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Amid the ongoing crisis in the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the group has released details of its Code of Conduct, stressing that it gave Nnamdi Kanu the exclusive authority to appoint and dissolve the Directorate of State – the group’s apex administrative organ. The crisis ensued after IPOB leader, Kanu, who is…

…that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway could be abandoned before completion, insisting that substantial progress had already been achieved within two years of construction. "We commenced this project in 2024, and by 2026, Section One, which spans 47 kilometres with six lanes, has been completed even though the contract…

…the theatre. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has consistently emphasised that “decisive air power delivers its greatest effect when seamlessly integrated with surface operations. “In line with this strategic vision, the Nigerian Air Force continues to employ intelligence-driven air po…

…striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that the Atletico Madrid star fits his style of play. “Which player would I sign from another national team? Julián Álvarez. He’s a fantastic player,” De la Fuente said (via @AlbicelesteTalk on X). “For my idea, he’d fit perfectly…

…recovered items, detectives of the Anti-Robbery Squad launched telecommunications analysis, which led to the identification of Ismaila Israel Sokunbi as a principal suspect with links to Kayode Adeyemi, the suspected kingpin in Ibadan, Oyo State,” the statement added. The police spokesperson noted that the suspects wer…