…that does not mean you should execute violence. “Secondly, let all commissioners of Police return to their region. When you send an Akwa Ibom Son to the state as a commissioner of police, we know him very well and how to handle him if anything goes wrong. Besides he will want to serve his people better,” he said. Other…

…However, while declaring Asogwa the winner of the election, the INEC’s Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe, of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN said the APC candidate polled 162,360 votes, to defeat his closest rival, Nestor Ezeme, of PDP who polled 9,299 votes. According to the result declared by INEC,…

…traders, especially our brothers from the South-East who do business in China, to go twice every week, put all their goods into one cargo, and have it go straight from Guangzhou to Enugu. Then it can be delivered to Onitsha and Aba."

...hands over two suspects to police A private security firm, Gallery Security Services Limited (GSSL), has rescued a 37-year-old woman who was abducted by suspected kidnappers and subsequently handed over two suspects arrested during the rescue operation to the police in Ondo StateThe suspects were formally handed ove…

View Post(opens in a new tab) The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another operational success against criminal elements following credible information from a member of the public. Police operatives, in collaboration with joint security personnel, arrested a member of a kidnapping gang responsible for the abduct…

The Anambra Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday…

Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote…

…nicknamed the "Silicon Savannah" for its dense cluster of start-ups and financial services firms. That reputation continues to draw migrants from across Kenya and the wider East African Community, fuelling growth that outpaces most of North Africa's cities. Its impressive 3.52% growth rate in 2026 proves this. 8. Dar e…

…that ALDRAP had asked the Abuja Federal High Court to order Suleiman to vacate office immediately, and also issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining him from parading as NILDS DG, following his alleged participation in the APC Kwara gubernatorial primary without resigning, as directed by President Bola Tinubu…

…further transformation strides in roads, education, health, agriculture, civil service and other sectors. The 2027 Ekiti North Senatorial District hopeful, however, stressed the need for unity, justice and fairness within the APC in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Arise congratulates Oyebanji on…

…which include Khana, Gokana, Tai. Eleme, Andoni. Oyigbo and Opobo. INEC's Returning Officer for the election, Professor Rosemary Ogu, announced the result at the Rivers South East Senatorial Collation Centre at the Khana Local Government Council Secretariat in Bori, Rivers State on Saturday night and declared that Nwog…

…is hoping those memories can inspire a similar outcome in Atlanta on Sunday. “It’s nice to have miracles in football and we’ve seen it many times. We’ve seen it in the World Cup, we’ve seen it in other tournaments, we’ve seen favourites losing against underdogs,” the Greek coach said at his pre-match press conference.…

…zonal veterinary clinics had also been established to improve animal healthcare services. The governor further revealed that the state was at an advanced stage of constructing a modern slaughterhouse aimed at improving meat processing standards and hygiene. "We are committed to ending the practice of exporting livestoc…

…The percentage of victory is almost 90 per cent. Almost 90 per cent. "I rejoice with him. I rejoice with the good people of Ekiti State. I rejoice with the All Progressives Congress, particularly our National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, our President, and all…

…they can qualify for international protection. Commenting on the deportations, Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan defended the government’s decision, stressing the need for a credible and effective immigration system. “Our immigration system must be rules-based and robust. The enforcement aspects of our laws, inclu…

…as well deserved and attributed the outcome to the governor’s performance in office and the support of the people of Ekiti State. He said the election result represented a strong endorsement of the governor’s administration, adding that the margin of victory reflected the electorate’s confidence in progressive governan…

…other parts of the country used to see Plateau, Benue and some other states as the epicentre of security challenges. But today, you will agree with me that it has become a concern for everybody," he said. The SSG welcomed participants to Plateau State and described the state as peaceful, hospitable and attractive for v…

…was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman. According to the statement, the attackers stormed the community on the night of Saturday, June 20, 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. The police said the assailants burnt dow…

…voters experienced difficulties and were left waiting for hours due to malfunctioning devices. “Quite a number of people, the BVAS could not capture their fingerprints and they have been waiting there since morning,” Maku alleged. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy facial recogn…

…18, 2025, at the age of 62. Announcing the result on Sunday in Nsukka, the Returning Officer of the election, Prof Christian Ezeibe, the Dean, Department of Students Affairs at University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, said Asogwa scored the highest votes in the election to emerge the winner. "Asogwa having satisfied the requ…

…2025, prompting a review of funding needs for immigration administration and related services. Officials said revenue generated from the higher fees would be used to strengthen immigration management systems, support Japanese language education programmes and tackle visa overstays and other compliance challenges. Japan…

…Saredau, has said his administration will prioritise the digitalisation of bar practice to improve public access to the association's activities in Taraba State. Dr Saredau also disclosed that strategic engagement with government and other critical stakeholders would form a key part of his administration's agenda, aime…

…Motor Park bomb attack that claimed several lives and left many others injured. Justice James Omotosho handed down the sentence during the recently concluded mass trial of terrorism suspects in the Federal Capital Territory. Garba was convicted after pleading guilty to a five-count terrorism-related charge filed agains…

…one of the country’s most serious rail accidents in recent decades. British Transport Police confirmed that nine passengers remained in critical condition, while three others suffered life-changing injuries. Thirty-two passengers sustained serious injuries and 56 suffered minor wounds. The crash occurred when a passeng…

An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates' Court on Friday sentenced eight persons to community service over indiscriminate disposal of waste. The convicts are: Abidemi Oyebanjo, Aminat Adewusi, Aminat Olarewaju, Omolana Olusola, Abiola Moridiya, Mary Olaogun, Abiodun Aromokun and Sylvester Iwenya. They were sentenced on a two-cou…