…by people who said they knew him as a thug. But at the polling unit, the presiding officer denied the allegation, saying the result sheet was with them. However, materials were yet to arrive in some polling units at Udenu communities such as Orba, Imillike, Udunedem as at 9:45am. In Amube Orba, the voting center of for…

…terrorist activities in the area. Speaking on the operations, the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the successes reflected the military’s determination to safeguard communities and deny criminal elements freedom of action. "These suc…

…have continued their operations in defiance of the restriction of movement ordered by police for the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that even as at 8 a.m., when the accreditation and voting were scheduled to commence, some traders…

…not immediately clear whether Witkoff would hold meetings with any Iranian officials. Vice President JD Vance had initially been expected to travel but postponed his trip, the White House announced late Thursday. The US-Iran talks scheduled for Friday were intended to build on the deal to end the Middle East war and wo…

…goes beyond what he did on the pitch," Cipriani said. However, Ravenna honorary vice-president Ariedo Braida dismissed suggestions that the former Ballon d’Or winner would feature for the club on the pitch. "Ronaldinho will do a marketing event with us, but he won't play for Ravenna in Serie C next season," Braida told…

…now and people are coming out to ensure that they vote for a political party of their choice.” “For INEC I want them to keep up this tempo; around the 2027 election I believe they will continue to keep it up.’ He, however, calls on the people to continue to be law-abiding and conduct themselves in an orderly manner; th…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark t…

…a restriction order announced ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. The police command in the state had announced restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the senatorial district on Saturday to ensure security during the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports t…

…protests, has decreased, but around 50 remained in place. Paz said he had ordered the police and armed forces “to restore freedom of movement, regain control of the roads, and guarantee the security of the population,” warning that those who continue the blockades or resort to violence would face “the full force of the…

…published on the university's official news portal on Friday and signed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tajudeen Opoola, through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). The affected students, Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel, were accused of conspiring to cyberbully Adio by allegedly sha…

…to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice, while urging both the federal government and Plateau State government to take proactive measures to protect vulnerable communities. Meanwhile, the association also raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity following the rep…

…7 a.m., and by almost noon, there were still no materials, no INEC officials and no police presence. It is appalling, and we condemn it entirely," Ezeme stated. The allegations came amid reports of logistical challenges and delayed commencement of voting in some parts of the Enugu North Senatorial District during the b…

…if he is allowed access to the federation's inner workings, he should be out of our notice. Words matter when you've led an institution for 8 years. Calling yourself "life president" sounds like mocking our collective intelligence as Nigerians who have watched NFF politics for decades. No one doubts his passion and lov…

…implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service." The statement further noted that Adeniyi would work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service Board during the transition period to address pending personnel matters and strengthen institutional continuity. He is also expected…

…Film of the Year. She also received recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her work on Iya Alalake.In 2026, Williams took on one of the most ambitious projects of her career as the lead producer and star of Efunroye: The Unicorn. In the historical epic, she portrays Madam Efunroye Tinubu, th…

The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence that Iniedu's blend of operational and communication experience would strengthen the Force's public engagement strategy and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the image and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. The statement also provided official commun…

…and customer category. Its commercial and corporate lending facilities are typically priced around 29% per annum, while SME-focused loans can attract rates of up to 40%. The bank's One Mama loan carries a 20% interest rate, alongside a 1% management fee and a 1% charge for Credit Life and Job Loss Insurance. Experts we…

…through intra-group revenue streams and charging fees for support, tech, and legal services across their banking franchises. CBN's new draft tightens restrictions on inter-group transactions and closes loopholes around shared services to prevent liquidity from siphoning away from core banking operations. This upheaval…

Group A covered stocks priced at N100 per share and above. Group B covered stocks priced at N5 and above but less than N100. Group C covered stocks priced from 1 kobo but less than N5. Under the new rule, those price bands have been raised significantly. Group A now covers stock priced at N1,000 and above. Group B now…

…payments fintech, has entered the North American market after securing a Money Services Business (MSB) licence from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), part of the company's global expansion. The licence allows the company to offer foreign exchange, money transfer, and payment se…

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has approved the appointment of Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)

…desolate, with several houses and businesses shuttered when AFP visited. Nigerian police have announced a new 24-hour emergency line for school-related emergencies. But a community leader, David Oladele Taiwo, told AFP the attackers had exploited a communications blackout in the area. Jihadists have long used similar c…

…she said. "The Nigerian authorities need to look into the processes and practices that they deploy in these cases." She further urged international law enforcement agencies to exercise greater sensitivity when investigating politically charged allegations across national borders. "The long arm of the law, when you go i…

When the matter was reported at Apete Police Station by the wife, detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly moved to the scene where they beheld the floating body of the deceased. It was further gathered that it took the efforts of the community members to bring the remains of the deceased out of the we…

Governor Abiodun dismissed allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, insisting that the decision was taken before he assumed office,