By Dapo Akinrefon & Adeola Badru, IBADAN There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, tro…

…Igbo citizens, the South-East economy itself remains relatively weak. Studies indicate that the zone contributes less than eight per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it one of the country's least productive geographical regions. This reality carries consequences. Since economic output influences d…

…Ayekire/Gbonyin, Ekiti South West, Ijero, Emure and Ise/Orun local government areas indicated adequate deployment of personnel and materials, satisfactory security arrangements, functional BVAS operations, and orderly voter behaviour. To address the challenges identified, the association called on security agencies to…

…findings showed that the results declared by INEC fell within its estimated range, indicating that the outcome announced by the electoral umpire was consistent with ballots counted at polling units. ALSO READ: Ekiti guber: ADC candidate rejects election results Speaking through the Chair of the 2026 Ekiti Election Obse…

…I wish him ` well!" Trump wrote. The U.S. president did not provide any evidence or indicate the source of his claim regarding Starmer's departure. Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, became prime minister after leading his party to victory in the UK general election. His government has faced criticism over a range of…

…party unity, grassroots strength and increasing acceptance of the candidate were clear indications of an impending victory. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the ruling party in Osun should prepare for defeat, insisting that the APC would record a landslide victory. "The victory secured by the APC in Ekiti will be re…

…to sustain operations in the affected area. He stated that preliminary reports indicated that no lives were lost and no resident was kidnapped during the attack. "There was no casualty recorded on either side, and no person was abducted during the attack," he said. Rufai added that security personnel had expanded opera…

…quit the negotiations. “The Iranian delegation remains engaged in the talks and has not indicated to the mediators any intention to leave,” the diplomat said on condition of anonymity. Trump had earlier threatened to strike Iran if it did not “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble”.…

…In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, trust and overwhelming support Oyebanji enjoys among the people of Ekiti State. The former Senate Chief Whip said the governor's victory reflected public appreciation of his leadership style, people-oriented…

…anti-corruption laws, and Nigeria's international obligations. "The effect of such vindication is the reversal of the consequences of unlawful conduct, including the return and restitution of public resources," Oluwadare added.

…family members, neighbours, friends, and former colleagues devastated. Initial reports indicated that unidentified assailants may have attacked the residence on Saturday night, killing the victims before fleeing with the deceased broadcaster’s vehicle and mobile phone. Mrs. Oyesiku, who retired from Ogun State Televisi…

…safety record based on that data and provides an update every 12 hours. There are four indices that rank robotaxis, autonomous driving licensing companies, autonomous trucks, and delivery bots. One important note, per Autnmy AI co-founder Rob Grant, the AI platform doesn't just scrape information off the internet. "We…

…debate about the party's future direction. More insights British media reports indicate that discussions about Starmer's future have intensified within government circles in recent days amid growing pressure on the Labour leader. The BBC reported that signs are growing that Starmer could announce a timetable for his de…

…ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT" Trump’s tweet comes as indications emerged that the UK Prime Minister is reportedly setting out plans for his resignation from office, following intense pressure from within his own party. President Trump confirms UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be resig…

…NORTH SEA ?OIL!). I wish him ?well!” The U.S. president did not provide any evidence or indicate the source of his claim regarding Starmer’s departure. Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, became prime minister after leading his party to victory in the UK general election. His government has faced criticism over a rang…

…Plc closed last Friday at N210.00 per share, up from its year-opening price of N187.20, indicating a 12.2% gain year-to-date, ranking it 74th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance. Oando Plc closed last Friday at N46.00 per share, up from its year-opening price of N40.20, indicating a 14.4% gain year-to-date,…

He also called for a gradual transfer of internal security responsibilities from the military to the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps within the next two years, alongside greater investment in intelligence gathering, forensic capabilities and community policing. Other recommendation…

…for the district in the Senate. Meanwhile, reports from parts of the district indicated that violence marred the election in some locations. A voter, Sunday Ofoma, was reportedly shot, while another resident, Sunday Ugwuja, sustained severe injuries after allegedly being attacked with an axe in Obukpa, Nsukka Local Gov…

…1,496 votes. However, some political parties reportedly rejected the outcome and indicated plans to challenge the results. Kano State The APC also captured the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency seat in Kano State, with Rabiu Shuaibu polling 35,356 votes. Returning Officer Umar Sani declared Shuaibu winner after…

According to the group, its Watching The Vote (WTV) Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology showed that the results announced by INEC fell within its estimated range, indicating that the figures reflected ballots counted at polling units across the state.

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…unsafe conditions for patients and healthcare personnel. Reports from the facility also indicate a severe shortage of manpower, with some units reportedly being managed by only one or two volunteer workers. Stakeholders say the shortage has compromised emergency services and night-duty operations. Making the appeal thr…

…their vehicles, including braking systems, tyres, windshield wipers, lighting systems, indicators and steering mechanisms, are in good condition before travelling during periods of heavy rainfall. He also cautioned drivers against excessive speeding during rainfall, noting that wet road surfaces increase braking distan…

…enforcement agencies were on top of their game. Everything went very well. "This is an indication of what the 2027 elections will look like going forward, and we are excited about the future of our polity and Nigeria." The Ogun governor also commended security agencies for maintaining peace throughout the election, not…

…migrants, amid concerns over high unemployment and economic pressures. Reports indicate that some undocumented migrants have begun relocating towards border areas following threats and growing hostility from anti-immigration groups. The situation has also affected Nigerians living in South Africa. Hundreds have reporte…