Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process.

…is a non-partisan parliamentary organisation focused on strengthening governance for sustainable development and climate action. In an official invitation signed by GLOBE Legislators' Chief Executive, Malini Mehra FRSA, Onuigbo will succeed Argentine parliamentarian Deputy Juan Carlos Villalonga as president of the org…

…to approach the union whenever the need arises. He assured her that genuine requests aimed at improving the institution and enhancing healthcare services would receive favourable consideration. He thanked the CMD and her management team for the visit and reaffirmed the commitment of the Awka Development Union to suppor…

…(FUTA), Professor Adenike Oladiji, while declaring the results around 3am on Sunday, said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Wole Oluyede, who came a distant second with 40,543 votes. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, score…

…incident. He stated that official reaction from the State Police Command would be made available to newsmen as an investigation into the killings had commenced.

…However, what democracy has delivered to the people is also a matter of concern," he said. He also said criticism alone would not solve the problem, urging leaders at all levels to focus on practical solutions. "The reality on the ground is that the security challenges are widening. So, for me, rather than criticising,…

…who often spend long hours away from their families in the line of duty while remaining committed to their parental responsibilities and serving as role models within their homes and communities. "The sacrifices made by officers who continue to serve the nation while fulfilling their duties as fathers deserve recogniti…

The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have reaffirmed that the party's governorship primary was won by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The party chairmen insisted that the primary that produced Danladi-Salihu a…

…severely swollen and darkened due to years of continuous standing. The prolonged strain on his body has reportedly led to serious health complications. His lower-body circulation has been affected, resulting in chronic swelling and skin discolouration. Volunteers and followers at the temple where he is carrying out the…

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said: "The police operatives attached to Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters, in the early hours of today, June 21, 2026, received information about the discovery of two lifeless infant twins abandoned in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwok…

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the growing environmental challenges confronting Nigeria's inland waterways, an indigenous multi-sectoral environmental company, Parts Central Limited, has been mandated by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for…

Schneider Electric SE is telling oil, gas and mining companies across Africa that the biggest payoff from artificial intelligence won’t

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Anthropic recently took its two newest AI models offline due to an export control order from the Trump administration, prompting broad debates about AI policy and digital sovereignty. On the latest episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Sean O'Kane, Rebecca Bellan, and I disc…

…with a game to spare. Mexico were the first team to advance after opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa before edging South Korea 1-0 in Group A. The six points secured by El Tri were enough to book their place in the knockout rounds. Co-hosts, United States followed suit in Group D. Mauricio Poch…

…to announce the news himself. In a tweet on his Truth social platform on Sunday, Trump said, "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT" Trump’s tweet comes as indication…

…costs than their developed counterparts. The weighted average effective interest rate paid by developed countries stood at 2.2% in 2024. By contrast, about three-quarters of developing countries, representing 94 nations, paid an average effective interest rate of 5.5%. If these countries were able to borrow at the same…

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…Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman. Until his death, Wanzam served as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation and was regarded as one of the key lawmakers in the Assembly. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, the Speaker described the late legislator as a devo…

…despite being a duly registered political party participating in the poll. The party claimed that while a logo appeared on the ballot paper, it did not belong to the NDC, a development it said may have confused voters and negatively affected its performance in the election. According to the statement, the party also ob…

…that the state will not serve as a safe haven for criminals and fraudsters. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. He said the warning was made during the handing over of stolen vehicles to their rightful owners. According to th…

…Hon. Abdulmajid Yaman Dalami as Director-General of its House of Representatives Campaign Organization for Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement, the PDP leadership said Dalami, described as a "seasoned grassroots mobilizer and loyal party man," will coordinate…

…in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, describing the election as a “sham” and accusing…

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down from office, citing what he described as failures on immigration and energy policy. Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. “Keir Starmer…

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Austria midfielder, Konrad Laimer has named Argentina the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bayern Munich star also named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. The 29-year-old spoke to FIFA’s official website ahead of Austria’s World Cup Group J clash with Argentina on Mo…