…away from state ....'Education, LG system have collapsed' By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government's claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because o…
Some residents of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation has diminished the impact of the state's monthly environmental sanitation. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the June sanitation,…
…made available to DAILY POST through the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday evening. The statement said that the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It added that the curfew will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and will last for 48 hours in the first instance. The a…
…particularly the 2027 general elections. “Our observers also noted delays to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at some polling units, which slowed down voting. Technical issues risk undermining voter confidence in electoral systems and can discourage turnout. “Our observation team were concerned to see inst…
…the latter was trying to push the cows away, he broke the leg of one cow, creating animosity between him and the herder. The late attacker only returned to the farm and engaged the farmer for breaking the leg of his cow. He was pinned by the farmer but while under the Fulani man brought out a knife and stabbed him whic…
…and guidance from leading artists." A24 has recently worked with big names like Timothée Chalamet and Anne Hathaway on several projects. "We believe the best way to develop tools that empower artists is to work directly with them," Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind co-founder and CEO, said in a press release. "By collabo…
…also benefits from a 8.2MW project at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State), a comprehensive 10.7MW installation powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teaching Hospital (Rivers State), a 2.9MW facility at the Federal University of Uyo (Akwa Ibom State), and a 4.5MW solar hybrid g…
…government, and the arts. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, will serve as Chief Host, alongside the President of the University Senior Staff Club, Professor Chukwudi Nnamchi, and the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Professor Lazarus Ogenyi. Presiding as Chairman of…
…signed by its President-General, Chief Amechi Asugwuni, and Secretary-General, Jimoh Egwali, the NNU condemned the activities of criminals operating in the area. "The National Executive Council of the Ndokwa Neku Union condemns in the strongest terms every act of criminality being perpetrated by hoodlums within our com…
…Dr Wole Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ambassador Dare Bejide.'' Be magnanimous in victory, Tinubu tells Oyebanji President Tinubu, yesterday, commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. The President, in a statement by hi…
…stable, the path is ranching by consent, lawfully acquired land and respect for the patrimonial rights of all indigenous communities.
…In addition to vote-buying concerns, the NBA documented technical issues involving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in several polling units across Ado-Ekiti, Ise/Orun, Oye, Ikole, Ekiti East and other locations. The challenges reportedly caused delays in voter accreditation, while network disruptions forc…
The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…
…June 15, 2026. He said the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed Dabban and Ndako Sulaimon, both residents of the Sabo area of Sagamu, Ogun State, were arrested. Ayanlade added that the suspects were arrested along the Oyo/Ogbomoso axis. He said the suspects are currently in police custody. “In furtherance of these…
…while ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide scored 12,872 votes. A delegation of the PGF, led by Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, visited Oyebanji at the Government House in Ado Ekiti to congratulate him. Uzodimma said the victory reflected…
…environment and preserving value amid widespread economic uncertainty. Shareholders unanimously approved the dividend declared and all resolutions presented at the meeting, including the re-election of directors Aminu Ado, Adebola Oluwasuyi, and Ishaya Danjuma. Market watchers noted that the strong shareholder endorsem…
…the selection of an Awujale. When the Afobaje Council was constituted, members unanimously elected Chief Sonny Kuku as chairman. Interestingly, the nomination was moved by Chief Rasheed Adesanya himself and accepted by all members," he disclosed. He also distinguished the kingmakers' council from the interim administra…
…suspects identified as 29-year-old Afolabi Samson aka Elesi, 28-year-old Ojute Imoleayo, 48-year-old Jimoh Olayinka, 40-year-old Oluwasesin Niyi, 19-year-old Robin Akeem, 19-year-old Robin Selim and a female, 39-year-old Nurudeen Kafayat were apprehended.” The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspect…
…monitor: tiny plastic heads. Over on X, folks spotted a Tesla with an authorized limousine permit sticker for San Francisco County and the San Francisco International Airport. A spokesperson for SFO told TechCrunch that "Tesla has been issued a limousine permit to operate at SFO. This is for traditional limousine opera…
…identification, the NDC alleged that several polling units experienced malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, a situation it said undermined the credibility of the electoral process. The party also alleged incidents of result manipulation and mutilation in favour of the candidate of the All P…
…secured the ticket after stakeholders in Niger South Senatorial District Zone A unanimously endorsed him. He has since been cleared by the PDP screening committee to contest the general election. Reacting to his endorsement, Tsado promised "quality, people-centred representation that will address the various developmen…
…his accreditation process was smooth but expressed concern over the malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in some polling units. According to him, many voters were unable to cast their ballots because the machines failed to capture their fingerprints. “There was no reason for anybody to wait unti…
…allegations, voter suppression concerns and technical glitches involving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) were recorded in some areas. Oyebanji, who first assumed office in 2022, will now continue for a second term following his decisive re-election victory.
…in Udenu and Igbo-Eze North Local Government Areas, Dr. Innocent Ezeoha and Onyekachi Simon, described the election as free, fair and credible. They said the party effectively mobilised voters and expressed confidence that Asogwa would provide quality representation for the district in the Senate. Meanwhile, reports fr…
…local government areas to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, described the exercise as a “testing ground” for the 2027 elections, noting that lessons from the poll…