By Benjamin Njoku Liquorose once said she couldn't spend the rest of her life with former BBNaija housemate Saga. But recent events suggest the ex-flames might be reconsidering. A new Instagram photo of the duo has reignited marriage rumours. Both were dressed in matching traditional attire, with Liquorose leaning on S…

Lebanon’s health ministry said Saturday that Israeli attacks since March 2 when the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began 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 1…

…be credible. INEC is alert to its duties. This is an improvement from the past," he said. According to him, Oyebanji had already secured victory based on prevailing political dynamics and voter sentiment. "Oyebanji has already won the election if you look at the state of things in the state and the body language of the…

By Lawani Mikairu Ondo indigenes residing within and outside the state have called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to replicate his achievements at the federal level by taking a leadership role in the state after the current administration. The appeal was made in Lagos by a prominent Ondo indigene, Mr.…

…with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. Lawal said it is unacceptable for any individual or group to broker peace agreements with bandits, adding that those engaging in such arrangements are doing so on th…

…kept it inside the room before going to bed. A source in the area, identified as Akong, said the generator ran throughout the night, leading to the tragic deaths of the occupants. "He packed into the house newly and on Friday night due to unavailability of power supply, he turned on his generator and placed it inside t…

…on Saturday in a statement by the forum's National Coordinator, General Benson, who said the group had unanimously agreed to support the President's second-term bid. According to the forum, which comprises stakeholders advocating peace, stability, and development in the Niger Delta region, it has closely observed the T…

…Congress (APC) in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Bejide, who hails from Ward 2 in Ekiti 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 Democ…

By Chinedu Adonu The National Deputy Chairman (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…

…parks, bus stops and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the proliferation of shanties within motor parks. The move is part of renewed efforts to restore cleanliness and environmental order in Africa's most populous city, following a directive by Governor…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an…

…at Ward 11, Unit 9, Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti, Isan-Ekiti Local Government Area, where he praised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as improved efficiency. "It was a smooth experience. Everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless," he s…

…in outbreak investigation and response funds to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public health threats. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social…

…adorned solely with a large Persian carpet in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex. Ahmadi was backed by a pianist, drummer, guitarist and bassist. All the musicians wore black, with Ahmadi dressed in a long, strappy gown and wearing deep red lipstick, in a country where women are banned from singing in pu…

…following concerns from stakeholders over the delay in making polling unit outcomes available online. In one of the early results confirmed, the governor and candidate of the APC, Biodun Oyebanji, defeated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, at Polling Unit 4, Ward 2, in Ekiti South…

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…The children were deported as part 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. Irela…

The observers urged INEC to provide alternative means of verifying eligible elderly voters who encounter challenges with the technology to prevent them from being disenfranchised.

"I am here to cast my vote but the INEC officials told us that BVAS is not capturing the aged voters, saying we should wait," lamented an elderly man.

Observers and journalists report incidents of vote inducement and electoral malpractice at some polling units in the ongoing Ekiti governorship election.

NSCDC said the victim's family received calls from unidentified persons claiming that the teenager had been abducted and demanding a ransom of N800,000.

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The ADC governorship candidate noted that law enforcement officers failed to act on his complaints.

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.