…process and overwhelm their opponents. They have financial subheads voted to compromise security officials, media professionals, INEC staff and judges. They adopt the same approach even in their strongholds because the belief is that the enemy may have polluted the area. As a result, there are no real elections in our…

…condemned the assault on the woman, describing it as horrorible. She called for prosecution of the arrested suspect and equally appealed to the Abia State government and other concerned agencies to provide adequate medical treatment for the victim. When contacted by DAILY POST, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO…

…that troops were “not conducting proactive strikes” but operating defensively inside a security zone. Earlier, an Israeli military official said fresh attacks were under way after Hezbollah “launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon” overnight. Hezbollah accused Israel of carrying out “und…

…to newsmen on Sunday, said the raid was conducted at about 7:55 p.m. by a joint security team led by the Officer-in-Charge of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The operation involved personnel from the Anglo-Jos Division, the Anti-Cybercrime and Narcotic Unit, the Monitoring Unit and the Eagle Eye Patrol Team. A…

…lie down for 12 years, the media in Idia reported at the weekend. Maharaj belongs to a sect known as Khareshwari ("Standing Babas"), whose members take vows to remain standing as a sort of penance meant to clean their souls and bring them closer to the goddess Shiva. To complete their vows, the ascetic monks rely on ro…

…who coasted home to victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election in the state, secured the consents of the most people who participated in the poll. Tribune Online reports that INEC's Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Oladiji, who…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured residents that his second term in office will bring greater development and improved welfare to households across the state. Oyebanji made the pledge shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship elect…

…University, Lokoja. Solomon-Ibileye stated that Faduyile emerged victorious after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election with a total of 68,474 votes. According to the results announced, Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People's Movement, APM, came second with 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Acti…

…for killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes across Zamfara communities. Insecurity: We'll never enter peace deals with terrorists – Gov Lawal vows

…state is sad and unfortunate. APC was at the polling units unchecked. “It's unfortunate security authorities were present and could not checkmate these abnormalities,” he said. Ekiti 2026: Nigeria’s democracy reduced to vote trading – PDP

…but they were reduced to ten players just before half-time. They managed to hold on and secure a vital three points. It was Almiron who etched this unfortunate record with his red card. The former Newcastle United player turned to Turkey’s Mert Mulder, covering his mouth with his hand during their conversation. Mulder…

…assemble a competitive squad capable of meeting its objectives in the top- flight after securing promotion back to the NPFL. NPFL: Doma United assures new players of equal opportunity

…Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu and the State Command's commitment to enhance security. A statement signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Spokesperson of the Abia Police Command, explained that the State-wide enforcement operation was targeting unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, alter…

…should negotiate with kidnappers has become intensely personal. It is no longer merely a security conversation. It is a battle between hope and heartbreak. Previously, the issue had resolved around demand for ransom by terrorists to which many families complied to save their loved ones in kidnappers' den. Terrorists ra…

Terrorists mount stiff resistance Source: Abductors trapped, security forces closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security offici…

…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…