…Okay Kanu, who announced the ban on Saturday, said the ban takes effect from Mo‍nday, J?une 22, 20?26. The State government said that ban was part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen security, en?hance public safety, improve traffic management, and promote? a a well-organized transport system across the affected urban…

…the African Democratic Congress, ADC, sought to sack the incumbent governor. INEC on Sunday morning declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji winner of the election after the APC garnered 319,224 votes to defeat the closest opponent, Wole Oluyede of PDP who also scored 40,543 votes. According to the returning officer of the el…

…in Igboho community, Oyo State, have been released hours after Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in the community, asking the kidnappers to release the vi…

…their registration. Justice Peter Lifu agreed. In a sweeping judgment delivered on Monday, he ordered INEC to deregister the ADC, APP, AA, Accord and ZLP. He further restrained the electoral commission from recognising the affected parties or accepting candidates from them for future elections. The ruling immediately t…

…of the judgment on June 11, two days after it was delivered. The council said: "The Defendant/Applicant who was never served with requisite hearing notice was denied its right to fair hearing." It further alleged inconsistencies in hearing notices, claiming that documents indicated proceedings in Pankshin Judicial Divi…

…were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. A video circulating on social media showed large crowds of residents singing, dancing and celebrating the return of the victims. 3. The Independent National Electoral Commission has decla…

…for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, made the declaration on Sunday, saying that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. According to Oladiji, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Oluwole Oluyede, scored 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party, ADP, polled 12,872 vot…

…Germany fought back to take all three points, thanks to a brace from substitute Deniz Undav. They now join co-hosts Mexico and USA who are already through to the knockouts of the tournament. 2026 World Cup: Three teams qualify for Round of 32

…The development triggered a furious reaction from Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, who accused the kidnappers of unleashing terror on residents of the community and vowed that such acts would no longer be tolerated in his ancestral home. Addressing Fulani leaders in Igboho…

…governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. Oladiji, a professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, said that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwole Oluyede, scored 40,543 votes, w…

…He expressed gratitude to residents for delivering what he described as a historic mandate, noting that the outcome reflected the collective aspirations of the people. "The voice of the people has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear. "I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victor…

…Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area […]

…the "development of the human mind." He believed that an educated populace was the foundation of political consciousness, economic progress and social stability. For him, education was not merely a social service; it was the most potent instrument of nation-building. By 1955, he had fulfilled that in his Free Primary E…

…generally be relied upon to act intelligently, society still requires a "customary standard" by which it distinguishes right from wrong, so that errant members can be held accountable. Sections 14(1) and 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) capture the essence of the Nigeria…

…her bleeding to death."(How woman was stabbed to death by mother of son's girlfriend, Sunday Vanguard, 21 July, 2019) The expression that interests us is resulting to. The expression occurs in the following context: "resulting to her bleeding to death." This is an expression that has engaged our attention repeatedly in…

…by Britain in 1865. On 26 June of that year, the House of Commons adopted the recommendation ofa Committee to the following effect: That all further extension of territory or assumption of government, or new treaties offering any protection to native tribes, would be inexpedient, and that the object of our policy shoul…

…Oyebanji said his administration would continue to implement the state's development agenda, noting that the government already has a clearly defined roadmap for growth and progress. He added that while the existing development blueprint would remain the guiding framework, his administration would also be open to new i…

…kidnapped in Igboho, Oyo State, has regained freedom after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding the release of abducted victims in the community. The reported release sparked celebrations across the town, with residents taking to the streets to…

Mr Oyebanji was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

…around the practice of democracy in Nigeria since 1999 is simple: what is the cogent foundation around which democratic governance can be consolidated in a plural state like Nigeria? I have raised this question because of my firm belief that we cannot even begin to understand the possibilities of democratic consolidati…

…institutions established to celebrate its achievements must also grow beyond local boundaries. "We are taking The Headies to Toronto because African music is now a global force, and the institutions that celebrate it must grow with it," he said. The media entrepreneur explained that Toronto offers strategic advantages,…

…as a theme throughout their practices. 'Sustaining the Otherwise' is not a standalone project. It comprises three phases; Researching the Otherwise, Practicing the Otherwise and Maintaining the Otherwise. Wendt disclosed that the first phase 'Researching the Otherwise',was conducted "through gatherings and convenings w…

…No, fame has not changed me in any way. Most of my friends are the girls from my secondary school and university days. I know I can't keep up with everyone, but I try. My friends understand that I can be very busy, but they also know that once I clear my desk, I make up for any break in communication. They are also ver…

…I was taught was that whatever my hand touches, I should do it well. When I was in secondary school, I was a happy toilet washer. They assigned me a toilet to clean and I happily did it. My toilet was the best one. I think the upbringing is what brought me this far. If I commit to a cause, I am there 100 per cent. How…