…ballot at Oke Adura Polling Unit in Ekiti South West Local Government Area. Bejide accused members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of distributing money to voters during the exercise. Similar concerns were raised by some residents who monitored the election process. One voter, Juliet Uzoma, alleged that p…

…a comparatively gentle pace. Nigeria alone places two cities in the top three, showing just how much of Africa's urban future is being written in West Africa's most populous nation. Below is how the ten largest cities on the continent stack up in 2026, counting up from tenth to first, according to data we analyzed from…

Legislative lawyers, under the aegis of Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, have asked an Abuja Federal High Court to compel the House of Representatives to issue an arrest warrant against Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman, Director General of the Nation…

…and urging motorists, commercial transport operators, motorcyclists and other road users to exercise greater caution amid intensified rainfall and challenging driving conditions. According to him, the 353 rescued victims comprised 207 adult males, 137 adult females and nine male children, all of whom received timely as…

…The 2027 Ekiti North Senatorial District hopeful, however, stressed the need for unity, justice and fairness within the APC in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Arise congratulates Oyebanji on second-term victory

…including insufficient funds to cover logistics for transporting materials to various wards which we assisted them when those materials were left on the road with staff. There were also allegations of INEC officials relocating to private hotel accommodations to manipulate results". Fabeke alleged that "INEC was accused…

…to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape Verde, the African archipelago of just over half a million people who are making their World Cup debut. The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favourites, but with Lamine Yamal only able to appear as a second-half substitute on his return from inj…

…chapter in her son’s remarkable World Cup journey. Cape Verde, who stunned many by frustrating Spain in their opening game, are approaching Sunday’s clash against Uruguay with confidence rather than caution. Coach Pedro Leitao Brito, better known as Bubista, insisted his side would not be intimidated. “We didn’t come j…

"We must continue to strengthen collaboration among farmers, traders, transporters, processors, security agencies, and government institutions to unlock the full potential of the sector," Radda said. The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak mark…

…and the APC's commitment to good governance. Speaking at the Ekiti State Government House in Ado-Ekiti after the declaration of the election results, Uzodinma said the outcome demonstrated that Nigeria's democracy was becoming stronger and more sustainable. The Imo governor noted that the massive support received by Oy…

…enforce immigration regulations. Officials disclosed that two of the deportees had previous criminal convictions in Ireland. Although South Africa is regarded by Irish authorities as a safe country of origin, asylum applicants from the country must provide evidence demonstrating a direct threat to their safety before t…

…Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election would be replicated in Osun during the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, described Oyebanji’s re-election as well deserved and attributed the outcome to the governor’s performance in office and the support of the p…

…persons camp amid fears that Ebola infections may be spreading undetected among thousands of vulnerable residents. The deaths, recorded since early May at the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, Ituri Province, have triggered concern among health officials and humanitarian organizations already battling an Ebola outbre…

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…people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. President Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also lauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Elec…

…him, security challenges are no longer isolated to Plateau, Benue and other states previously perceived as conflict-prone, but have increasingly become a broader national concern. "Sometime in the past, many people from other parts of the country used to see Plateau, Benue and some other states as the epicentre of secu…

On father's days today, Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State has described fathers as unsung heroes and foundation of society.

Suspected bandits have abducted a resident, identified as Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare, and set ablaze a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost as well as a residential building during an attack on Tsamiya community in Kebbi State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokespers…

…the smoothest it has ever been. From BVAS accreditation to casting my ballot, it took just three to five minutes. Historically, this is the fastest I’ve seen,” he stated. Sule also dismissed suggestions that the by-election would serve as a measure of his political influence ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisti…

…Zone. He promised to give the senatorial zone quality and effective representation to justify the massive support and confidence residents had expressed through their votes. Enugu North by-election: APC candidate emerges winner

…and related services. Officials said revenue generated from the higher fees would be used to strengthen immigration management systems, support Japanese language education programmes and tackle visa overstays and other compliance challenges. Japan is also considering raising several other immigration-related charges fo…

The plaintiff said Mr Duke's emergence as PRP's presidential candidate was against INEC's extant regulations and guidelines.

"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."