…widespread irregularities. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the call on Sunday during a press briefing at his country home in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. He said he called to become necessary in view of the non-adherence to electoral laws by officials of the Independent National Electoral…

…to host communities. According to her, while some projects under the scheme are commendable, accountability remains essential for long-term impact. She also noted that civil society organisations are focused on promoting accountability rather than undermining stakeholders, adding that effective implementation is crucia…

…tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades. They also have no obligation to disclose…

…that social media commentary has no influence on electoral outcomes. Oyebanji spoke on Sunday after securing a second term in office following the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Addressing supporters, the governor said political judgment is ultimately made at the ballot box, not on digital platforms, add…

…The exchange's largest and most liquid stocks - those that meet the higher listing standards of the Premium Board - outperformed the ASI by nearly 19 percentage points. This is the index that institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, have most closely tracked, and its outperformance confirms that the year's r…

…a dinner date or work meeting, Messages can prompt you to add the event to your Calendar. And so on. Again, the feature itself just appears like a useful tool in your chat, not as an obviously AI-powered addition. Call context Another under-the-radar option coming in iOS 27 will make phone calls with companies' custome…

…in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as well deserved. He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor's performance and the people's mandate, describing it as a historic triumph achieved…

…to officially pay her bride price. He made this known via his social media handle on Sunday. He wrote "Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love. "A beautiful journey has officially begun, and I’m grateful to both families for their blessings. "She said “yes” to forever, and now it’s time to build our f…

…parties, I am of the view that the central issue is not whether the first and second defendants possess regulatory powers over incorporated trustees. The real question is whether those powers extend to the wholesale displacement of existing leadership structures. "In the case of the first claimant, and in the particula…

…governor. The letter was made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the state capital on Sunday. The Oyo State government had last week announced the introduction of a contributory pension scheme for newly employed civil servants in the state. But the affected workers, while rejecting the offer, appealed to the governor t…

…in intelligence gathering, forensic capabilities and community policing. Other recommendations include prosecuting political actors found sponsoring violence, dismantling illegal mining and arms-trafficking networks, expanding youth empowerment programmes and implementing a nationwide counter-radicalisation campaign in…

…By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State. The declaration came amid allegations of electoral irregularities, violence a…

…(NUJ) in Yenagoa, Sampson described the proposal by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a welcome development, but expressed doubts about the willingness of governments to provide the resources needed for its implementation. According to him, special courts dedicated to kidnapping and banditry cases could…

…election, stressing that maintaining vigilance would be crucial to safeguarding his mandate. "The governor must follow them closely and ensure he has eyes on the ground because they have already concluded plans to go beyond the election polls to get victory by all means. Adeleke must stay with his win till the very end…

An NDLEA statement on Sunday said, Pa Obiora was arrested by operatives of the Agency on Friday, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students and others in his patent medicine store located at 4 Club road, Umuahia, where 4.64 kilograms of opioids including tramadol and diazep…

…made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos on Sunday. NAN reports that George, a former PDP deputy national chairman, is aligned with the Dr Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, backed by Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. George has been a fierce critic of Wike and his actions…

…and dismantling stolen property. According to a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, the Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the coordinated actions also resulted in the disruption of a planned cult initiation exercise, the prevention of mob action against the armed robbery suspect, and the recove…

…Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement on Sunday. The Police Image maker said, “In a sustained effort to rid Delta State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities, operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), acting on credible intelligence, on 19 June 202…

…seat. Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed the APC consolidating its electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, with decisive victories in most of the contests. Ondo State In Ondo State, INEC declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile, a former National President of…

…the appointment as a vote of confidence by the council. "The approval of the recommendation of the University Senate on your appointment by the Governing Council was a reflection of the Council's belief in your delivery," Prof. Olaniyan said. "I welcome you on board into the university administration and expect you to…

…that a father's desire for appreciation and respect for his daily contributions was fundamental, adding that "gratitude is a catalyst for doing even more." Also, Mr Bright Chigozie, a Factory Supervisor in Apapa who spends long hours away from home due to the nature of his job, said safety remained a major source of an…

…has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, who earned a fresh mandate over the weekend in the off-season governorship election. Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival and candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Honourable Dare Bejide…

…Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, said on Sunday that "a thorough search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of some items". The items include one locally made Beretta pistol, one Daylong motorcycle, one live ammunition round, six GSM phones, two power banks, a sledgeh…

…at the 1448 Hijrah celebration held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Sunday, Sheikh Adam described the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a timeless lesson in personal and societal transformation rather than merely a historical event. According to him, the migration from Makkah to Madinah symbolises a cont…

…District by-election. This was announced by the Returning Officer, Prof Aminu Ali, on Sunday in Akwanga Local Government Area 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…