…had reached 4,057 dead, including 135 health and emergency workers, and 12,121 people wounded. The ministry also raised the toll in Israeli attacks on Friday from 47 to “a final toll of 83 martyrs and 141 wounded”, most of them in south Lebanon but also in the country’s east. AFP

…the people. I am predicting an overwhelming victory for him," he added. Fayose also commended security agencies for their presence and professionalism during the exercise, noting that they had remained neutral. "They are doing very well. You can see that they have enough men on the ground. They conduct themselves very…

…in the state indicates a growing consensus on the matter, noting that he has attended several meetings where the same sentiment was expressed. Ahmed said, "I have attended several meetings and gatherings in the state where this general desire was expressed." Tunji-Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives re…

…deserves a continuation of his reforms and programmes. The group particularly commended Seyi Tinubu for his humanitarian efforts, recalling how he intervened in the case of a critically ill ex-agitator suffering from valvular heart disease. It said the intervention facilitated a successful heart surgery for the benefic…

…South-West Local Government Area, shares the area with IT expert and politician Makinde Araoye. Results from Polling Unit 004, Ward 2 showed Oyebanji polling 140 votes, while Bejide scored 37 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded 2 votes. The outcome gave the APC an early advantage as collation of results…

…(South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Chief Ben Nwoye, has commended voters for their peaceful conduct during the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, despite delays in the commencement of voting in some polling units. Speaking with journalists after monitoring the exercise, Nwo…

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commended the conduct of Saturday's governorship election, describing the accreditation and voting process as smooth and seamless across his polling unit. Fayemi cast his vote at Ward 11, Unit 9, Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti, Isan-Ekiti Local Gov…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of polling unit results from the Ekiti governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). The results began appearing on the portal at about 4:10 p.m. on Saturday following concerns from stakeholders over the delay in making polling u…

…appeared to pat her shoulder. In her latest comments, Meloni sought to draw a line under the spat, saying Saturday’s response would be her last remarks on the subject. Relations between the two had already deteriorated during the Middle East war. Trump turned on Meloni in April after she defended Pope Leo XIV from his…

…of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, two of the individuals included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. Ireland's Minister for Justice, Jim O'Ca…

…to scorch in down the left. Cameron Ridl sped in for Exeter's opening try as they responded quickly Slade's conversion veered wide, and Exeter then missed two huge chances for the lead.First, Slade knocked on by the try-line after he had done well to kick a loose ball on twice, while scrum-half Stephen Varney then sure…

…the gross margin and explained why gross profit fell 13.55% YoY even though revenue expanded. The major lift to earnings came below the gross profit line. Operating profit rose to N733.6 billion, largely due to two non-recurring accounting gains linked to the ND Western and Renaissance business combinations: a N217.1 b…

The orderly conduct of voters and the absence of major incidents further underscored the calm atmosphere that prevailed in most polling units. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 05, Igbo Ward 4, Obenla Community in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfac…

…party was well-positioned for a decisive victory, adding that the electorate had responded positively to its campaign messages. "If the process continues this way, and everyone is able to vote, then we should cross the 500,000 votes target. I am confident of victory," the governor said. When asked on the complaint of i…

…languages together for the common purpose of uniting humanity for good health." He commended the National Sports Commission, officials of the High Commission of India, corporate partners and community members for supporting the event and encouraged participants to make yoga part of their daily lifestyle. "Let us practi…

…people. I am predicting an overwhelming victory for him." The former governor also commended security agencies for their professionalism and neutrality during the exercise. "They are doing very well. You can see that they have adequate personnel on the ground. They have conducted themselves professionally and have not…

…contributions of Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum during his tenure as Deputy Governor under the administration of former Governor, Barr Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN and Chairman Governing Board of the Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education, Kangere during the current administration, where he demonstrated exceptional com…

…for in line with established regulations," Pate said. He added that the approval underscored the government's commitment to strengthening health security while ensuring prudent management of public resources. "This approval reflects our commitment to both health security and accountability. We will continue to support…

…development created a moment of tension as the voters confronted the operatives and demanded that they leave the area, insisting that there was no evidence of vote-buying at the polling centre. Following the confrontation, the EFCC officials withdrew from the polling unit, while the electoral process continued peaceful…

IPOB Spokesperson reminded all IPOB family members worldwide that the IPOB Code of Conduct is the supreme governing instrument of our movement and their Constitution which defines their structure, regulates their conduct, establishes their hierarchy, and binds every member without exception. He said: "No officer, depar…

…arrival of electoral materials in some polling units, which left enthusiastic voters stranded for hours. "In a modern democracy, this administrative sluggishness is unacceptable," Obafemi lamented, pointing to the long queues of citizens waiting under the scorching sun before voting could commence. The election, accord…

…what it described as unprecedented support for the country’s tertiary education sector under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The endorsement was announced on Saturday during a national press conference in Abuja by […]

…while result sheets provided spaces for 15 parties. On inclusiveness, the observers commended the active participation of women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable groups in the electoral process. The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), one of the organisations within the observation hub, reported that…

Global oil prices could come under fresh pressure after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for crude oil exports, raising concerns about possible increases in fuel costs across several countries. Iran on Saturday declared the closure of the strategic waterway, accusing Israel of…

...says ‘I understand the game they are playing’ Nestor Ezene, senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the