…amid the ongoing summer transfer window. The Los Blancos denied any agreement on personal terms with the France international, pointing at relationship with Bayern Munich. This comes after reports recently suggested that both Madrid and Olise had reached an agreement over the player’s switch to the LaLiga giants. "In r…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has deployed 2,187 newly trained personnel of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forest Security Services (BSVFSS) to strengthen security surveillance and protect the state’s forest reserves and natural resources. The deployment followed a passing-out parade held on Saturday at the Polic…

…numbers. He has scored 21 goals and provided seven assists in 33 appearances this season. Raphinha’s latest injury comes amid growing speculation over his future. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly maintaining strong interest in the Brazilian, with their financial muscle giving them hope of luring one of Barcelona's…

…free from street trading and shanties, and supported with designated sanitation personnel and monitoring structures. "Our roads are being littered every day. Before you can enforce discipline outside, your own garages must be in order," he said. Also speaking, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube, described transpor…

…and teachers in captivity, so there is no way we can forget them. That is the reason we organised this programme. “This is an interfaith prayer involving Muslim, Christian and traditional religion leaders. We did it particularly for the release of those who are in captivity. We held the prayers for the safe return of t…

Six persons have lost their lives in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe t…

"It was a smooth experience and everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife."

…to be locking in gains. The market is also contending with the ongoing dividend season, which has resulted in several stocks trading ex-dividend and being marked down accordingly. Last week alone, UACN, Eterna Plc, FCMB Group, Airtel Africa, Dangote Cement, and Champions Breweries were marked down following dividend pa…

…55 million euros on Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. After going two consecutive seasons without lifting a major trophy, record 15-time Champions League winners Madrid are remodelling their squad. AFP

By Dayo Johnson Ado Ekiti The candidate of the All Progressive Congress and the governor Biodun Oyebanji has won his polling unit in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Results from Polling Unit 003, Oyebanji's Compound, RA 04, Ekiti West LGA showes the governor polling 326 votes out of 333 accredited voters…

…electoral officials at his polling unit. "It was a smooth experience. Everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife," he said. "I want to commend the team working for INEC on this occasion. It's not always been the case that things wou…

…new study has revealed disturbing levels of stress and mental health challenges among personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, with nearly one in five officers suffering psychological distress and more than half experiencing sleep-related problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the College of Medicine, University of Ibada…

Six persons have died in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and cars at the Ibadan toll gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, sparked a fire that left commuters stranded for hours on Saturday as tr…

…I'm an original indigene of Igboho land." "You kidnapped a pregnant woman, and the person who brought the ransom, you killed him and killed the pregnant woman, for what? In Igboho? You people are not even afraid of me in my father's land? "This should be the last and it must end. My father has urged me to address you p…

…noting that women served as polling officials, party agents and voters, while Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) participated actively with minimal accessibility challenges. It noted the isolated incidences, including difficulties in capturing the biometrics of some elderly voters and the initial denial of priority votin…

…REC noted that special provisions were put in place to ensure the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), including those with visual impairments and other physical challenges. According to him, INEC had earlier mapped the distribution of PWDs during the voter registration exercise to enable the commission t…

…Snapdragon Wear Elite chip. Samsung backed this up with an on-record quote from InKang Song, who leads technology strategy for Samsung’s mobile business. He said the new chip will help the watch become an even more complete wellness companion. Here is what the Snapdragon Wear Elite brings: A 3nm chip with one fast core…

…in the handling of the exercise. "It was a smooth experience, and everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife. "I want to commend the team working for INEC on this occasion. It's not always that things would be this smooth. "So, at l…

…(INEC) for their efficiency. His words, “It was a smooth experience. Everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife,” he said. “I want to commend the team working for INEC on this occasion. It’s not always been the case that things woul…

…of the 10th House of Representatives has appointed Afam Victor Ogene as its new spokesperson. The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Minority Leader of the House, Fredrick Agbedi, who disclosed that the appointment received approval during an online meeting of the caucus held on Friday,…

…Abeokuta. The programme was led by the wife of the Ogun Sector Commander and Chairperson of ROSOWA, Mrs Morenikeji Ogunjobi. Addressing motorists, commercial drivers, passengers, and other road users during the exercise, she emphasised the importance of compliance with traffic regulations and responsible road use. Mrs…

…National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the timely deployment of electoral personnel and voting materials across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. According to figures released by INEC, the state has 1,059,360 registered voters, out of which 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of t…

…(IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO). Presenting the statement were Samson Itodo of Yiaga Africa, Asabe Ndahi of the Kukah Centre, Akin Akingbulu of CEMESO, Lanre Arogundade of IPC, Brenda Anugwom of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, and Jake Epelle of TAF Africa. The report read in part, "Our recommendatio…

…in Iyin-Ekiti during the ongoing 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The EFCC personnel were said to have stormed the polling unit to monitor and crack down on suspected vote-buying activities. The voters were reportedly angered and resisted their presence and questioned their deployment, demanding their immediate…

…to getaways, while providing information on visa applications, and also growing her personal brand as a travel content creator. Earnings in foreign currency from her role at Kwara also allowed her to save and build her travel fund without the fluctuations common to the Naira. In December 2022, she returned to Nigeria a…