…from 2015 to 2019, then made his case for the legislature under three headings: How it secures democratic stability, how it strengthens governance, and how it drives national development. 'Friction Is Not Dysfunction' Saraki acknowledged that Nigerians often misunderstand the relationship between the executive and legi…

…led to the interception of the vehicles. The users of the intercepted vehicles were prosecuted in line with extant laws, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje. Nguroje, in a statement obtained by DAILY POST Saturday night, noted that use of unregistered or improperly identified vehicles…

…20?26. The State government said that ban was part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen security, en?hance public safety, improve traffic management, and promote? a a well-organized transport system across the affected urban centres. Consequently, Abia State government directed all commercial motorcycle operators in Um…

…Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC was seeking his re-election for a second term, Dr Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Ambassador Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, sought to sack the incumbent governor. INEC on Sunday morning declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji wi…

…activist also warned the trouble makers, citing the rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the country, particularly the Southwest. In a viral video, Igboho, who spoke in Yoruba language while addressing some stakeholders, could be heard accusing some members of the Fulani community of kidnapping residents, refer…

…political parties for allegedly failing to satisfy the constitutional threshold under Section 225A of the Constitution. The group argued that the affected parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance required to retain their registration. Justice Peter Lifu agreed. In a sweeping judgment delivered on Mond…

…with the letter and spirit of the Constitution." The court held that by virtue of Section 25(1)(a) and (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), biological children of a recognised indigene born and raised in Jos North are entitled to be recognised as indigenes. It further restrained the council from issuing Residenti…

…across Zamfara communities. Lawal expressed confidence in the capacity of government security agencies to defeat banditry, maintaining that no criminal group possesses the strength to overwhelm the Nigerian state. He noted that the battle against insecurity may take time, but victory remains achievable through sustaine…

The caucus, at a press conference on Wednesday, had asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend all his 2027 political activities, declare a six-month National Security and Economic Recovery Plan and lead the country or resign.

…Movement has announced plans to stage another protest on Monday, June 22, over rising insecurity and the continued abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The group's Oyo State Coordinator, Dimeji Salako, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the protest would take place at Iwo Road in…

…of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. This is thanks to their 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire in their second Group E fixture on Saturday night. Julian Nagelsmann’s team had thrashed Curacao in their first game, but had to fight from a goal down to beat the Elephants. Franck Kessie put the Ivorians in front against the run of play i…

…despite ongoing ransom negotiations. This development came amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the state, where residents have repeatedly raised the alarm over cases of abduction, killings and attacks on rural communities, prompting renewed calls for decisive action from security agencies. The incident, w…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a humbling vote of confidence from the people, pledging In a statement issued after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the people of Ekiti ha…

…in the hands of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been ruling since 1979 as the second president of the parlous nation. In fact, in sit-tightism longevity, Mbasogo takes the world record, though second to Biya in the oldest rulers' metric. Mbasogo is the world's longest-serving leader, clocking 47 years in power t…

…lamented what he called the "selective outrage" of commentators who attribute Nigeria's security challenges to the Northern region, calling such narratives divisive and counterproductive. "These incidents of insecurity have attracted not only condemnation but also taken ethnic colouration, with some commentators blamin…

…to a central authority in exchange for the protection of their remaining rights and security. Other explanations include the Force theory, which attributes the emergence of states to military conquest and domination; the Divine theory, which traces state authority to divine ordination; the Patriarchal theory, which see…

…African nations to emphasize *on mechanized agriculture as a means of guaranteeing food security. Corrected version: The guest lecturer encouraged the developing African nations to emphasize mechanized agriculture as a means of guaranteeing food security. Defective: This regime is emphasizing *on training and re-traini…

The victory grants the governor another four-year term and makes him the first Ekiti governor to successfully secure consecutive re-election in a state where incumbents have often struggled to retain power.

On his plans for the second term, Oyebanji said his administration would continue to implement the state's development agenda, noting that the government already has a clearly defined roadmap for growth and progress. He added that while the existing development blueprint would remain the guiding framework, his administ…

…last Thursday, Nigerians had the opportunity of reflecting on the concept of National security vs. State censorship. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, asked newspaper editors - in the name of "patriotism" - to strip the activities of terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements of th…

…President then proceeded to have germane words - if they are heeded - for many critical sectors of our society: To everyone involved in the electoral process, he said "Democracy fails when citizens doubt the process"; and to our JAPA youths, he counselled that "Every great nation was built by those who stayed to solve…

…which Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Professor Billy Dudley articulated critical but intersecting frameworks by which the Nigerian state could move towards nationhood in the manner of, say, Singapore. We all would agree that Awolowo is one of Nigeria's most cerebral politicians, one who gave his entire intellectual talent t…

…Wendt herself. There was also 'Practicing Freedom and Refusal', part of the project's second phase which draws inspiration from Kaiama L. Glover's book 'A Regarded Self.' Held at Metro54 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from February 27 to April 25, 2026, the exhibition featured works by artists including Kampala-raised,…

…years? No, fame has not changed me in any way. Most of my friends are the girls from my secondary school and university days. I know I can't keep up with everyone, but I try. My friends understand that I can be very busy, but they also know that once I clear my desk, I make up for any break in communication. They are a…

…you is I was willing to do the work that was required. I was not afraid. I was never a security man. Yes, I did some jobs that were not particularly dignifying. I did not do the job at the expense of school. When I got to America, I knew that if I had this degree, I would get a job according to what I had been told. An…