Mr Adu, a farmer who expressed regret for not passing through formal education, said being an Awolowo supporter as a young man afforded him many socio-economic opportunities and benefits.

The turnout for the election in which candidates of 14 parties are jostling for the governorship seat was impressive in some areas, while it was low in several other places.

The NUJ has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate and sanction a magistrate accused of humiliating and ejecting journalists from an open court, escalating concerns over press freedom and transparency in Akwa Ibom judiciary.

Police authorities in Ekiti State dismissed reports linking unrest in Isan Ekiti to the governorship election, insisting the incident stemmed from a football match while describing the poll as peaceful with high voter turnout.

"Our administration is committed to transforming Anambra into Africa's Silicon Valley. This vision is driven not by politics but by a clear and strategic imperative to secure the future of our state and its people," Mr Soludo said.

"I have gotten reports in all of the 177 polling units. I can assure you that the election, so far, is going very well, very peaceful, transparent and, of course, the people are working together with the relevant security agencies," Mr Sani said.

Yiaga Africa said most polling units had essential voting materials and security presence by noon, although gaps remained in the deployment of some disability-related election materials.

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…out and vote. Ondo State is safe, and we have a peaceful election. God has been helping us, and our security agencies are up and doing. Ondo State is one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria." According to him, the encouraging turnout recorded across the district was partly due to sustained political activ…

…by the candidate of the PDP, Oyebanji said it remains an allegations. "He who alleges must prove, so it's in the realm of an allegation."

…Drawing an analogy between lawmaking and human development, Bamidele noted that laws must evolve to reflect changing realities. "The law is like a human being; it keeps growing. As human beings grow, they often need new clothing. That is essentially the purpose of amending laws-to ensure they remain relevant and effect…

…the event and encouraged participants to make yoga part of their daily lifestyle. "Let us practise yoga to connect with ourselves and foster a sense of harmony and tranquillity that we can carry into our daily lives," Singh said.

…of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau by his chief of staff, Abdullahi Abdulkarim Tsafe, Senator Yari described the allegations as false, mischievous, and politically motivated. The statement reads in parts […]

…outcome of the election and allow the state to move beyond the electoral process and focus on governance. He stressed the need for all actors to embrace the will of the people and work collectively towards the continued development and progress of Ekiti State.

…experience, and dedication to excellence, he played an important role in promoting sustainable development and advancing the state's built environment, leaving behind enduring legacies that will continue to benefit future generations. The Governor further extoled the late Wazirin Katagum for his wisdom, integrity, and…

Bejide alleged that money was being distributed behind houses close to the voting centre and that when he drew the attention of security agents to the development, he was asked to provide photographic evidence. "I reported the matter to the policemen stationed here. They said they had no capacity to handle it. When a s…

…prevent, detect and respond to public health threats while ensuring transparency in the use of public resources," the minister stated. The ministry explained that the State Outbreak Investigation and Response Fund is a financing mechanism under the NCDC Gateway of the BHCPF established to support states in strengthenin…

The chairman of the Kwara APC Elders Caucus, Chief James Bamisaye Ayeni, who led the delegation to the meeting, said that there was no governorship primary election held in the state that produced the Speaker, adding that the party had at no time picked him as its consensus candidate. "To the best of our knowledge, the…

He also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among several operational and administrative appointments across the country. It also added that CSP Iniedu has held key positions including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Comm…

The 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 peac…

…Directorate of State was created. He said that the simple question every IPOB member must ask is this: if Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu possessed the authority to create the Directorate of State, by what logic does he lack the authority to dissolve, reorganise, or reconstitute it? According to him, the answer is obvious, st…

…was the late 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 ele…

…stretching along the road. He said, "If you are planning to come to Ibadan today just stay. People have been here three to four hours. I think there was car burnt on the way yesterday or so. It's serious. See where we dey so and we are close to Guru Maharaj Ji. Stay at home." In a message accompanying the video, Arole…

…19 political parties, 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 observat…