…relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings ha…

The member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Kolawole David Akinlayo has expressed optimism over the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, citing massive voter turnout across his constituency and strong support for Governor Bio…

Rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of being blinded to vote-buying and electoral malpractices during elections. Reacting to alleged vote-buying in Ekiti State, Yesufu said it should be decriminalise…

Some prospective voters left their polling units in disappointment after the BVAS machine failed to capture their biometric details to enable them to vote.

The Minority Caucus 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 cau…

…of traffic signs and regulations. Members of ROSOWA engaged participants through interactive discussions and public enlightenment sessions aimed at enhancing awareness and encouraging safer road use practices. They also urged road users to cultivate patience, discipline, tolerance, and courtesy while using the roads. M…

…made in a preliminary election assessment released on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti by representatives of the observation hub, which comprises the Kukah Centre (TKC), TAF Africa, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), Yiaga Africa, the International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO). Presenting th…

Voters on Saturday chased away operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, 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 reportedl…

…abroad, and building different lives.” Travel, she also discovered, is about perspective. It is about knowing what 24-hour electricity feels like, what a road without potholes looks like, and what becomes possible when you see it with your own eyes instead of imagining it from home. “When they come back home with that…

…from midnight of Friday, June 19 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, some commercial activities were observed in parts of the state, with shops open in certain areas. In Tai LGA, home of the late Senator Mpigi, voters also turned out in large numbers despite the downpour. Voting reportedly commenced before 9 a.m., with abo…

…set for the very first time. Up till that time, I had no interest in acting. The executive producer of that movie was Mr. Oga Koroma, who I believe is still alive to bear me witness, with the production crew and cast. That was the first time I ever met Yul. That's not a crime." She credited actors like Sylvester Madu f…

…partner and brother." "I can't date Saga, I can't marry Saga, not because he's not attractive but because we have gone beyond that. Saga is a very nice person to me. He is a friend, a brother, and my partner in crime. Time will tell, if nothing is happening between them," she once said. Meanwhile, Liquorose continues t…

…this general desire was expressed." Tunji-Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, was appointed Minister of Interior by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023. His ministry oversees the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correction…

…was already yielding results, with some previously volatile areas experiencing relative calm due to intensified military operations. The governor urged residents to remain patient and continue supporting security agencies, assuring that efforts to dismantle criminal networks would not be relaxed. He reiterated that las…

…incident, Seyi Tinubu has continued to support youth empowerment and humanitarian initiatives across the country, describing his efforts as commendable. It therefore declared its support for President Tinubu's re-election bid, urging Niger Delta youths, traditional rulers, community leaders, and stakeholders to rally b…

…to exercise their civic responsibility. APC members and supporters are participating actively, and everywhere I have visited has remained peaceful," he said. He, however, attributed the late arrival of electoral materials in some polling units to logistical challenges handled by the Independent National Electoral Commi…

…cleanliness and environmental order in Africa's most populous city, following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a 24-hour scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state. Speaking at an emergency stakeholders' meeting with leaders of transport unions in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, the Commissioner…

…and response capacities. According to the statement, the efforts include the activities of the multi-sectoral Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness and Other Health Threats. Bako said that the task force would be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The spokesperson noted that alth…

…viewed many thousands of times more on other channels. “Two years banned from artistic activities, banned from leaving the country, and 74 lashes for all of us,” wrote videographer Tahmineh Monzavi in a post on Instagram on Thursday. Ahmadi, Monzavi, the musicians and others involved in the production were first taken…

…Washington as one of his most natural partners on the continent. She had spent months cultivating close ties with the US president while trying to reassure European allies wary of his second term. Meloni had said at the end of the G7 summit in Evian that the atmosphere had been “very positive” and that there was “no fr…

…deportations, are deemed essential by the government to ensure the system functions effectively and to maintain public confidence in existing immigration laws. New visa requirements Earlier, the Government of Ireland announced new visa requirements. The updated rules mandate that citizens from specific global regions m…

The observers urged INEC to provide alternative means of verifying eligible elderly voters who encounter challenges with the technology to prevent them from being disenfranchised.

The football world is abuzz with excitement as Ravenna prepares to unveil the legendary playmaker at a special event in Miami on June 23, a move that has captivated fans everywhere.

The lawmaker said the Ekiti governorship election, alongside by-elections being conducted in other parts of the country, provides an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the existing electoral framework

"Our administration is committed to transforming Anambra into Africa's Silicon Valley. This vision is driven not by politics but by a clear and strategic imperative to secure the future of our state and its people," Mr Soludo said.