…belongs to a sect known as Khareshwari ("Standing Babas"), whose members take vows to remain standing as a sort of penance meant to clean their souls and bring them closer to the goddess Shiva. To complete their vows, the ascetic monks rely on ropes, swings and specially-designed harnesses that keep them standing even…

…Oyebanji, has been returned to the highest political office in Ekiti to pilot the affairs of the state for another four years.Contents2022 vs 2026: Oyebanji's 84.95% of total valid votes Oyebanji's cross-party alliance After victory, Oyebanji speaks on journey aheadBREAKDOWN: How Oyebanji won 16 LGAs Oyebanji, who coas…

…When he is not in the office, he is on his phone reviewing documents, responding to emails, managing the spillover that comes with a demanding financial services role. He has a wife and two children. When he returns home on most evenings, dinner is already on the table and the children are close to bedtime. "I see them…

Militancy and violence which took a new turn in 2005 when the first gun was shot at the Marine Base

…result reflected the desire of residents for continuity, peace, stability and sustained development. He stated that the overwhelming support he received at the poll has placed a greater responsibility on his administration to intensify efforts toward delivering the dividends of democracy to more communities and citizen…

…staff who went to the riverine came back safely and no negative report anywhere," he said. The by-election was conducted across six local government areas in the senatorial district, namely Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. The Ondo South Senatorial seat became vacant following the appoin…

…to broker peace agreements with bandits, stating that his administration is vehemently against it. Lawal stressed that the state government has consistently maintained a hard-line stance against negotiations with armed groups terrorising communities across the state. His remark followed reports that some individuals re…

…were seen trading votes. “Democracy in Nigeria is now reduced to trading of votes as against the electoral act. “What we have witnessed in Ekiti state is sad and unfortunate. APC was at the polling units unchecked. “It's unfortunate security authorities were present and could not checkmate these abnormalities,” he said…

…action occurs in a 'confrontational situation.' Paraguay’s coach, Gustavo Alfaro, refrained from commenting on the red card decision but said that he felt 'as if everything was conspiring' against his team during the match. Despite the dismissal, Paraguay’s victory enhanced their chances of advancing to the knockout st…

Doma United Chairman, Suleiman Umar has charged newly invited players to give their best during the club's ongoing screening exercise. Umar assured the trialists that the selection will be based solely on merit. He stressed that all participants that every talented player would get a fair opportunity regardless of back…

…coach, Tosan Blankson has taken full responsibility for his team's underwhelming campaign. The Port Harcourt-based club failed to lift the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, title. Rivers Angels also missed out on a chance to defend the President Federation Cup title. They were eliminated from the competition…

…signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Spokesperson of the Abia Police Command, explained that the State-wide enforcement operation was targeting unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered, or unlawfully covered registration number plates. “Within the period under review, the Command successfully…

…the judgment as a total removal of the Okocha-led executive, while the Okocha camp maintains that the matter was an interlocutory appeal and that the substantive suit is yet to be fully determined at the lower court. Recall that the appellate court ruled that the Rivers State High Court had the jurisdiction to issue an…

…triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting for husbands who never returned from work, and for communities living under the shadow of abduction, the nationa…

…trapped within the sprawling Oyo National Park, where security forces have mounted a sustained operation aimed at rescuing the captives and dismantling the insurgent network behind the attack. For families waiting anxiously for news of their children, however, every passing day feels like an eternity. The abduction of…

• 'How to regain it, avoid repeat of June 12 tragedy' • Makes case for strong institutions • Says he was a victim for standing for N/Assembly independence By Olayinka Latona Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has issued a stirring defence of the National Assembly's role as the "load-bearing wall" of Nigeria's democr…

The caucus announced that Afam Ogene, a senior lawmaker and former journalist, will serve as its spokesperson and help promote accountability, transparency, and democratic governance.

From the capital, Ado Ekiti, to rural councils such as Moba and Ekiti East, Mr Oyebanji maintained commanding leads, leaving the opposition without a single local government area.

As Nigeria pushes towards a more digitally driven economy, initiatives focused on closing the technology access gap among women are

…without registration number or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details. The operation, carried out by the dpecial task force constituted by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabiru Hassan as part of a nationwide crackdown on defaulters, led to the interception of the vehicles. The users of the inter…

Chelsea captain, Reece James, has said he is “devastated” to see Marc Cucurella leave the Premier League club for Real Madrid. Los Blancos moved quickly to sign Cucurella upon the request of new manager, Jose Mourinho. The deal is worth a €55million (£47.5m) and €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. Cucurella spent four years with C…

…The State’s Commissioner for Information, 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…

Violence, vote buying and other irregularities tainted the Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that electorates in about 2,445 polling units in the 16 local government areas of the state turned out on Saturday to elect thei…

…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 victims within two hours. The Yoruba activist also warned the trouble makers, c…

…the appellate court accused the trial judge of disregarding an earlier order restraining him from proceeding with the matter, describing his conduct as "judicial impertinence" and "judicial rascality." Yet beyond the legal fireworks lies a much deeper story. The courtroom drama has opened a wider national conversation…