…about how the flooding could affect drinking water in affected states as it could be polluted. On Tuesday, torrential rainfall in Lagos had lasted over 12 hours submerging property and roads in Lagos while bringing commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt. The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a…

…breathing complications, DARE AKOGUN investigates the human cost of this environmental pollution and why vulnerable communities remain exposed despite years of climate commitments As dusk settles over Okwuzi, an oil-producing community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the horizon bursts into…

…a high share due to low immunisation coverage and environmental risks such as indoor air pollution and malnutrition. A 2019 UNICEF analysis noted that Nigeria accounted for the highest number of pneumonia-related child deaths globally, with 162,000 deaths among under-5-year-olds annually. Also, the Coordinating Ministe…

…about the chances of realizing the "American Dream." A recent Quinnipiac University Poll showed 61 percent of Americans thought the US was not living up to the ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence - though opinion on that was divided, with most Republicans thinking it did, and most Democrats thinking it did…

…public officer is corruption. Once that accusation is thrown into the mix, the water is polluted, the lines are blurred and everyone is kept busy arguing over distractions rather than the real issues. “Matthew Adeniyi understands Nigerian public psychology and he is exploiting it expertly to shield himself. He is an ir…

…pessimistic about the chances of realizing the "American Dream." A Quinnipiac University Poll on Thursday showed 61 percent of Americans thought the US was not living up to the ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence - though even opinion on that was divided, with most Republicans thinking it did, and most Dem…

…the 2027 general election, urging party members to unite behind the party ahead of the polls. The forum also commended President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for what it described as their leadership in strengthening the party. The position was contai…

…the continued support of the royal throne as preparations intensify for the governorship poll. “Your Imperial Majesty, as we approach the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026, we humbly seek the continued royal support, prayers, and blessings of this great throne,” she said. She described th…

…an additional 28 metric tons expected shortly."The organisation also highlighted air pollution as a persistent global health crisis that receives far less attention than disease outbreaks or natural disasters," he said.According to him, the new WHO data indicate that 6.5 billion people remain exposed to dangerous level…

…during the APC primaries, leaving them with few political options ahead of the 2027 polls. Across the country, the APC's review produced varying outcomes. How it happened In Benue State, Senators Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam successfully regained their senatorial tickets following the intervention of the party's appea…

…president to stay in power. More than two years before the DRC next holds presidential polls, a bill on the organisation of a referendum on constitutional reform was adopted by parliament earlier this month. It could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, 63, whose second and — under th…

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA - The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Dr Maurice Vunobolki, has said political godfathers do not decide election outcomes in the state, insisting that Adamawa voters have consistently shown they make up their own minds at the ballot box. With po…

...Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state ....'Education, LG system have collapsed' By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government's claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says th…

…foundation of democratic rule. "Participation of citizens in a free, fair and credible poll is the soul of democracy, and any attempt to stifle such freedom of choice could be a trigger to chaos and anarchy," he stated. Atiku urged President Tinubu to emulate former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, no…

The Governor said in the statement, "I owe all Ekiti sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, a debt of gratitude for their overwhelming support and for the fresh mandate to serve for another four years. This is truly humbling, and I do not take the trust for granted. "Very importantly, I thank Ekitikete for th…

…agencies, and other stakeholders for their roles in the successful conduct of the poll. According to the statement, British High Commission observers engaged with key stakeholders, including INEC officials and the police, ahead of the election to assess the implementation of the Electoral Act 2026 and its accompanying…

…outcome. Describing the election as a charade, the candidates are calling for a fresh poll. The election in question produced chairmen-elect of the state's 21 local government areas and councillors-elect for 226 wards, all from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing journalists in Yola, the candidates alleged t…

The candidate, Wole Oluyede, said the declared outcome of the election "does not, in our considered view, reflect the true will and democratic aspirations of the people of Ekiti State."

…issue surrounding President Tinubu's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential poll. According to the group, the need for INEC to make clarifications has become imperative, in view of the legal implications of forged certificates in relation to Section 137(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, as well as Secti…

…to "work harder and smarter" to serve the people after his landslide victory. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat Peoples Democratic Party's, PDP's Dr Wole Oluyede, who scored 40,543 votes. ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide came third with 12,872 votes. Like Oyebanji, other APC candidates in six bye-elections held simul…

…security presence, and satisfactory voter accreditation and voting processes in many polling units monitored across the 16 local government areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, and included senior officials of…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA) Professor Adenike Oladiji while declaring the resul…

…the party's structure and boosting confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026, poll. "The Ekiti result has shown that when a party is united, focused and committed to grassroots engagement, victory becomes much easier. "It is a clear lesson for us in Osun that teamwork, dedication and collective responsibility are indispe…

…election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, trust and overwhelming support Oyebanji enjoys among the people of Ekiti State. The former Senate Chief Whip said the governor's victory reflected public appreciation of his leadership style, peopl…

"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly in some polling units, including mine, where the atmosphere was almost like a war zone..."