…allegations of electoral irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which have threatened legal action. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party…

…the unfortunate incident occurred on June 5, 2026, when unknown gunmen invaded Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun at midnight, destroying two buildings in an attempt to abduct the landlords. While the intended targets escaped, Master Victor Oluwatobi was taken away after being left behind during the chaos. The Commissioner disc…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has appealed to Chief Bode George to rejoin the 'party's mainstream leadership structure' to reposition it ahead of 2027. Mr Hakeem Olalemi, State Organising Secretary of the faction, made the appeal in an interview wi…

…action against the armed robbery suspect, and the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and parts of a 10KVA generator valued at ?650,000. Babaseyi argued that the arrest reflects the Command's proactive crime prevention strategy, swift response capability, and sustained efforts to deny criminal elements any operational spac…

…also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement on Sunday. The Police Image maker said, “In a sustained effort…

…state assembly seats in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed the APC consolidating its electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elec…

…the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Aiki polled 4,871 votes to defeat the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Aliyu Galadima Muhammad, who secured 168 votes. According to the electoral body, the constituency has 109,385 registered voters, while 5,156 voters were accredited for the by-election. A total of 5,055 valid vot…

Stuart Broad says England's hammering by New Zealand at The Oval shows how much the team need Ben Stokes and that the captain will be "hurt" knowing that his absence significantly contributed to such a heavy defeat.

…appointment takes immediate effect. Dr Raimi, 66, is an associate professor in the Department of Biology and Integrated Science. He is currently head of the department, a position he has held since the institution attained university status in 2023. According to the release signed by the institution's Media and Public…

…against men, failing to give them the same recognition accorded to their female counterparts. "My work keeps me away from home most nights, and this is having a toll on my health," Adeyemi lamented. Corroborating this view, Mr Moses Akintokun, a Chartered Accountant, urged the government to commit more toward the econo…

At the height of imperialism, powerful European nations colonised vast parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas, bringing countries such as Nigeria, India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule. Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation,…

…319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival and candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Honourable Dare Bejide, who polled 40, 533. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, President Tinubu described the fresh mandate as a "clear vote of confidence in continuity…

As part of efforts to address the rising cost of transportation across the North East region and the country, the Adamawa State government, alongside governments of the sister states in the northeastern region, in conjunction with P-GAT Industries, initiators of Affordable Transport Solutions (ATRaS), has inaugurated a…

…and service to humanity. "As we step into 1448 AH, we must renew our faith, purify our hearts, and replace bad behaviour with good character. We should shun indecent dressing and speech and embrace values that promote equality, compassion, and support for the less privileged," he said. The cleric also expressed concern…

…of the state. Ali stated that Envu-Alanza secured 45,362 votes to defeat the Labour Party candidate and former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who polled 12,931 votes. Following Maku was Emmanuel David Ombugadu of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who polled 11,570 votes. "Halilu Dangadi Envwulanza of APC, having s…

…demand on the need for INEC to prevent contestants of doubtful background from taking part in the 2027 presidential poll, in order to prohibit such persons from having access to leadership positions at all levels in the country. The letter dated June 19, 2026 and signed by the group’s Head of Legal Unit, Barrister Kalu…

…who was the Special Guest of Honour, was represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AY Dari. Addressing the graduating personnel, the CAS congratulated them on successfully completing one of the NAF’s most rigorous training programmes and urged them to uphold the highest sta…

…forty-five thousand, three hundred and sixty two, while Hon Labaran Maku of Labour Party scored twelve thousand, nine hundred and thirty one,to come second, with Emmanuel David Ombugadu of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) securing eleven thousand three hundred and thirty one. In other results, Mohammed Stephen Alak…

…on the company's ability to navigate varying regulatory environments, build strategic partnerships, and compete effectively against established international operators. Get up to speed: SAHCO's international expansion ambitions are being backed by a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The…

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…in Awka, the state capital. He said the operatives attached to the Oyi Divisional Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, successfully foiled the attempt on June 19, 2026. Ikenga explained that the police promptly secured both the mother and her infant daughter as well as facilitated their reunion with family me…

…that ransom among yourselves and pay because we don’t have such money to pay. They started from N300 million and brought it down to N150 million.” “Fulanis should contribute the ransom and get the woman, children and her sibling released. If they are killed, we will have a problem," Igboho said. The abduction had spark…

…the NESG urged Nigeria to deepen trade engagement with key international markets, particularly in Asia. Asia accounted for 55.5% of Nigeria's merchandise imports in Q1 2026 but absorbed only 30.3% of the country's exports. The group identified China and India as major trading partners where Nigeria could expand export…

…to terror, no one is spared. Communities must take action and report to appropriate quarters and when something is not done, look inwardly, look internally to protect your mothers, your fathers, your children and your brothers and sisters. Don’t wait for the enemy to slaughter you but that does not mean you should exec…

…by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State. This is even as opposition political parties, including the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and People’s Redemption Party, PRP, candidates described the election as a charade and rape of democracy. However, while declaring Asogwa the winner of the election, the INEC’s Return…