…working tirelessly to secure his rescue. He emphasised that the Ondo State Government immediately mobilised the Army, Police, Amotekun Corps, and local vigilantes, who conducted extensive search operations across forests and surrounding communities in pursuit of the kidnappers. While appreciating the resilience of the…

"With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back," says President Tinubu.

According to the group, its Watching The Vote (WTV) Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology showed that the results announced by INEC fell within its estimated range, indicating that the figures reflected ballots counted at polling units across the state.

It describes the exercise as orderly and largely free of major security incidents.

…Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Olubunmi Siju Asunmo. The appointment takes immediate effect. Dr Raimi, 66, is an associate professor in the Department of Biology and Integrated Science. He is currently head of the department, a position he has held since the institution attained university status in 2023. Acco…

The claim raises concerns that the bandits were regrouping despite ongoing military offensives in the region

Mustapha Inuwa says supporters are beginning to lose confidence in the ADC as the dispute over its governorship candidate selection process remains unresolved

Police say the operation led to the arrest of a suspected gang member, identified as Bube Tukur, and the recovery of weapons allegedly used by the criminal group.

Governor Dikko Radda plans to end the export of livestock in its raw form and instead focus on local meat processing

Rabiu Shuaibu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared the winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election.

…become systemically important. Although Nigeria's fintech industry differs from social media or telecommunications, the regulatory logic is similar. Governments are increasingly uncomfortable with critical digital infrastructure operating behind ownership structures that are difficult to fully understand. Another facto…

…alleged plan was uncovered. He stated that, in the course of the operation, the police immediately contacted the young woman's parents, who responded without delay. "Following their arrival, the mother and child were reunited with the family to guarantee adequate care, supervision, and emotional support while investiga…

…The appeal which was made weekend, follows the circulation of photographs on social media allegedly showing severe infrastructural decay within the hospital. Residents and healthcare workers claim that the facility, which serves more than 100,000 people in Kurmi LGA and surrounding border communities, is facing signifi…

…kidnappers and Fulani community leaders in the area. Reports had emerged on social media and in sections of the media that the kidnapped victims, including a woman, her children and a sibling, were released shortly after Igboho threatened to confront those allegedly responsible for the abduction if they failed to free…

…leaders; youth and women groups; security agencies; electoral body, members of the media; friends; family members; supporters; and all well-wishers who stood by us throughout this journey.” Meanwhile, during his reaction to ballot-snatching incident at Ogwu/Umuodu polling Unit at Obollo Afor in Udenu Local Government A…

…kidnapped during the incident. Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the deployment of additional security forces to secure lives and property. A comprehensive investigation into the incident has since commenced, and efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim and track the perpetrators…

…before the alleged plan was uncovered. "In the course of the operation, the police immediately contacted the young woman's parents, who responded without delay," he said. The police spokesman said that following the arrival of the parents, the mother and baby were reunited with the family to guarantee adequate care, su…

…are being intimidated," she added. Allegations of inducement also surfaced on social media, with some voters claiming they received money or other forms of incentives in exchange for support during the election. The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Ekiti State, Makinde Folorunso, rejected the outcome of…

…that ALDRAP had asked the Abuja Federal High Court to order Suleiman to vacate office immediately, and also issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining him from parading as NILDS DG, following his alleged participation in the APC Kwara gubernatorial primary without resigning, as directed by President Bola Tinubu…

…serve as backups. These are all the things INEC is doing to ensure that those gaps are immediately closed". Meanwhile, the AA candidate, Douglas Fabeke has rejected the result of the election citing electoral fraud and INEC's compromise. "Regrettably, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again…

…said. Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the community to strengthen security and safeguard lives and property. The command added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victim and track down those responsible f…

The plaintiff said Mr Duke's emergence as PRP's presidential candidate was against INEC's extant regulations and guidelines.

"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."

…in a gunshot wound to a fellow soldier,” Makama said. The injured soldier was immediately given medical attention before being evacuated to a field ambulance facility for further treatment. Military authorities said the soldier responsible for the accidental discharge was swiftly disarmed after the incident and taken i…

…secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia state capital. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, in a statement on Sunday said Pa Obiora was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday 19th June 2026 following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students and others in his…