…a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in the community, asking the kidnappers to release the victims within two hours. The Yoruba activist also warned the trouble makers, citing the rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the country…

…the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, the electoral commission disclosed that it was not even aware Justice Lifu would deliver judgment after an earlier appellate order had stayed proceedings. INEC's counsel informed the court that the commission only learnt about the judgment through media reports and supported the applicat…

…North Local Government, Barr. John K. Christopher, stated that the council only became aware of the judgment on June 11, two days after it was delivered. The council said: "The Defendant/Applicant who was never served with requisite hearing notice was denied its right to fair hearing." It further alleged inconsistencie…

…or losers today; there is only one united Ekiti determined to continue its journey of upward mobility. "I pledge to honour this immense trust by continuing to lead with humility, dedication and fairness," Oyebanji added. The Independent National Electoral Commission's Returning Officer, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, announced…

…The Yoruba will say gbogbo oya lo npe ara e lodu (everyone tags self the best), to warn against premature self-salute and the race further encourages consistent humility with the saying about the one who hasn't seen real battles priding self a real man. President Tinubu who glittered as a critic and opposition leader i…

…truth, it is not surprising that the severity of that truth-telling is now blowing westward toward the North. Dan Fodio himself professed his belief in this sacredness, noting that truth is the ultimate moral compass and the only cure for the human conscience. In my own Yoruba culture, truth is equally revered. Elders…

…There is a major phonetic difference between these words, and the first step towards overcoming the tendency to confuse them is to learn to pronounce them accurately. How do we use the verb result? Please read the following sentences: 1) The near total failure of the project resulted from poor planning. 2) The violence…

…West- ern world for centuries; but its actual course remained a mystery. With a growing awareness of the economic potentialities of Nige- ria, British businessmen were determined to solve this mystery. Accordingly, a body known as the African Association was formed in Britain in 1788, with the object generally of explo…

…"The government cannot do it alone." Despite the horrific abductions in Oyo, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Borno states and in other parts of the country, government activities have proceeded apace and politicians - even in the directly affected and afflicted states - have not slowed down on their partisan political activities,…

…understand the possibilities of democratic consolidation unless we have a clear path towards a national consciousness of the type of nation Nigeria can and should be. And in charting that clear path, there is the need not only for the politicians but also the political scientists to constitute a community of thinkers w…

…conditions. He added that such actions amount to intentional character distortion, warning that those involved would ultimately face consequences for their actions. "I appeal to friends and families who were worried and embarrassed by the terrible video of me in any condition," he said, seeking to reassure those who ha…

The Executive Producer of The Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, has defended the decision to stage the prestigious music awards ceremony in Toronto, Canada, saying the move is aimed at expanding the global reach of African music rather than abandoning Nigeria. Animashaun made the clarification amid conversations surround…

…Kingdom have done the same. While some people see restitution as an important step toward justice and healing, many still think it only involves returning physical objects. But 'Sustaining the Otherwise', a transnational project initiated in 2023 by two independent curators, writers and researchers, Selene Wendt and Am…

Award-winning actress, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nuella Njubigbo has built an impressive career spanning more than 90 Nollywood productions. In this interview with Segun Adebayo, she reflects on her creative journey, business ventures, personal values, and what continues to inspire her. Your latest You…

Kwara State government has banned annual graduation, valedictory, and end-of-academic-session ceremonies in public and private schools across the state. In a memo dated 15th June, 2026 and signed by Mrs B. Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the stat…

…Yekini, popularly known as Itele, as he celebrates receiving the YouTube Gold Creator Award after surpassing one million subscribers on his channel. The milestone marks a major achievement for the filmmaker's growing digital footprint, with his content platform, IteleD Icon Studio, evolving into one of the most recogni…

…satisfaction. We are delighted to welcome him into the Countryside family and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will elevate CTC Taxi, Countryside Travels & Tours, and BlowPay to greater heights.” The Chairman further stated that the collaboration reflects the Group’s commitment to leveraging influential voic…

…of Soulmate starting it from nothing to something. So, I, as a child, witnessed lukewarmness and grit and I saw the difference. I was good at acting and directing and did stage-play as a child. My mother encouraged me to do anything. I just must be good at it. My mother tuned my mind specifically that whatever path you…

Results collated at Ugele/Aroku Ward, the PDP candidate's ward in Ikere, showed that the APC polled 769 votes to defeat the PDP, which garnered 683 votes.

Wigan Warriors scored 13 tries as they thumped York Knights 72-20 in the Betfred Super League with hat-tricks from Noah Hodkinson and Jai Field.

Ekiti has 1,059,360 registered voters, but only 1,028,929 of them who collected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were eligible to participate in the election.

…arrested Bube Tukur of Yarma Village in Suru Local Government Area, who resides in Kasuwar Daji, Bagudo. Usman said investigations revealed that Tukur belonged to an eight-member gang allegedly led by Mujugu and linked to the abduction of a resident, Alhaji Abu Geza. He added that one locally fabricated pistol and a li…

…prosecution of cultism- and kidnapping-related offenders. He vowed to sign the death warrant for the execution, by hanging, of any suspect found guilty by the court. He said the trial of suspects by the special court would not last more than three weeks. Okpebholo writes Edo Chief Judge over special court for cultists,…

…Sudan, months after the massacre in El Fasher. The council, in a statement on Saturday, warned of the imminent risk of mass atrocities and demanded that the RSF immediately halt its assault on the city, capital of North Kordofan state. The body further expressed serious worry over continued violence across Sudan, where…

…and property. The DIG commended the command for its commitment and operational efforts towards safeguarding lives and property in the state, while urging officers and men to remain dedicated, vigilant and responsive in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He further stressed the need for continuous c…