…resident electoral commissioner described the exercise as smooth and peaceful devoid of violence and rancour. He also said it recorded no case of malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as the election process went smoothly. He said three political parties, namely the All Progressives Congress (…

…where hundreds of suspects were arrested for electoral offences, no incidents involving violence, weapons, or criminal activity were recorded during the bye-election. "In the last election, we arrested over 300 suspects with arms and weapons. Today, not even a stick was seen. No case of violence has been reported to us…

…While describing the overall security situation as peaceful, it noted 24 incidents of violence across 10 local government areas and raised concerns over organised vote-buying activities and voter intimidation in nine LGAs. The observers also commended the generally conducive environment for journalists but noted report…

…had it so good. You can see that people came out to vote, and there were no reports of violence. Everything went on peacefully, and it was well," he said. The REC noted that special provisions were put in place to ensure the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), including those with visual impairments and…

…admonish their supporters to remain law-abiding and refrain from acts of thuggery and violence. "And five, for the political parties and candidates, they should respect the choice of the Ekiti people. "This is a preliminary time-bound assessment based on information available as of 2 p.m. today. "The EU-SDGN Election O…

…themselves peacefully throughout the exercise, noting that there had been no reports of violence, intimidation or disruption in any part of the district. He added, "Well, the security situation in this part of the state has been peaceful. I do not expect any security breach. The people love themselves irrespective of p…

…units. The mission said voting proceeded without significant disruption, large-scale violence or major operational failures in most parts of the state. The mission , however, disclosed that 24 incidents of violence were reported across 10 local government areas, including Ado-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Emure, Ido-Osi, I…

…and "sabotage the agreement" reached between Iran and the United States. The renewed violence has cast uncertainty over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace efforts. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Switzerland on Saturday working on what Vice President JD Vance described as…

...says ‘I understand the game they are playing’ Nestor Ezene, senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the

…wondering why individuals committed to learning and teaching should become targets of violence. According to him, the union considers it a duty to speak out on issues affecting the welfare and safety of teachers across the country and to demand stronger protection measures from relevant authorities. Amba emphasised tha…

…polling unit with 17 votes. The ADC candidate Dare Bejide had raised an alarm, alleging violence against his supporters. DAILY POST reports that results from different polling units have started coming in. BREAKING: Ekiti 2026: ADC wins first polling unit

…done. “So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the planning and coordination, in terms of security, especially the lead agency, the police. “I want to thank the police and other security agencies fo…

…displacement movements, comprising 32.3 million movements triggered by conflict and violence and 29.9 million caused by disasters. By the end of the year, a staggering 82.2 million people were living in internal displacement globally. Behind those massive figures are deeply human stories. These are stories of families…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

…around the polling area to maintain order, prevent vote buying and forestall any form of violence capable of disrupting the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, E…

…agreements with those whose demands were legitimate, and identifying those who used violence in an attempt to destabilize Bolivia, we made the decision to declare a state of emergency across the entire national territory,” Paz said in a televised speech. COB launched the protest movement in early May to reject US-backe…

…young man with a promising future became victims of yet another senseless act of violence. "These killings represent not only an attack on individuals but also an assault on the collective peace, security and humanity of our people," the statement read. BYM extended condolences to the families of the deceased, the peop…

…by-election, Dr. Nestor Ezeme, has expressed concern over reports of electoral violence and the late arrival of election materials in parts of the district, describing the situation as a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters. Ezeme spoke shortly after casting his vote at about 11:45 a.m. at his Umundu polling uni…

…in efforts to support security agencies amid rising cases of kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state. Oba of Benin summons native doctors over rising insecurity

…sacrificing their lives and victims grieving their losses, it feels like a reward for violence. This perception is a failure of communication and transparency. We cannot afford blind trust, but we also cannot afford to close the door on every single person who has been radicalized. The policy is strategically necessary…

…of Plateau State, prompting calls for justice and renewed efforts to prevent further violence in the area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama who disclosed this in a report on Friday, said troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call at about 4:00 p.m. on June 18 following reports of an attack on Fulan…

…institutions moved to support security agencies amid rising kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state. (NAN)

…political parties to campaign across the state. He said before now, the state recorded violence during elections because of the stifling of political activities of the opposition by the government in power. Oyebode stressed, “But, this time, the governor regarded Ekiti citizens as one entity, hence the enabling environ…

…failed to disclose that he is the subject of multiple criminal charges for sexual violence in the UK".Former Arsenal midfielder Partey pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and is scheduled to stand trial next ye…

…and youth are among the most vulnerable during displacement from war, violence and persecution," said Barham Salih, high commissioner for refugees with the UN, which estimates that there are 48.8 million displaced children around the world."Some are separated from their families, affected by trauma, and some suffer abu…