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.

The lawmaker said the Ekiti governorship election, alongside by-elections being conducted in other parts of the country, provides an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the existing electoral framework

"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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…and the absence of major incidents further underscored the calm atmosphere that prevailed in most polling units. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 05, Igbo Ward 4, Obenla Community in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfaction with reports emanating fr…

…securing victory, declaring that the APC would surpass its target of 500,000 votes. He said the turnout and general reception across the state were indications that the party was well-positioned for a decisive victory, adding that the electorate had responded positively to its campaign messages. "If the process continu…

…are very excited about this election and they are coming out in large numbers. I remain confident that our party will achieve its target. This election has the potential to rewrite Ekiti's political history in terms of voter participation," he said. According to him, the fact that more than one million registered voter…

…and mobility, while also supporting mental well-being and stress management," he said. The High Commissioner noted that yoga has evolved into a universal language of peace and wellness that transcends borders, cultures and languages. He recalled that the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the Internati…

…He added: "Oyebanji has already won the election if you look at the state of affairs in Ekiti and the body language of the people. I am predicting an overwhelming victory for him." The former governor also commended security agencies for their professionalism and neutrality during the exercise. "They are doing very wel…

…under the administration of former Governor, Barr Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN and Chairman Governing Board of the Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education, Kangere during the current administration, where he demonstrated exceptional commitment to good governance, stability, and the overall development of Bauchi St…

…photographic evidence. "I reported the matter to the policemen stationed here. They said they had no capacity to handle it. When a senior police officer arrived, he asked me where the picture was. I asked him, 'Which picture?' I personally saw people distributing money around the polling area. It is a bad system," he l…

He said the special approval would enable states to access critical resources needed to improve surveillance, preparedness and rapid response mechanisms amid growing public health concerns. "Preparedness remains one of the most effective tools in protecting public health. While it is important that States have timely a…

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…

…It also added that CSP Iniedu has held key positions including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Command; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command, Abia State; Staff Officer, IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command, 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa; and Officer-in-Charge of the Fo…

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…

…conduct, establishes their hierarchy, and binds every member without exception. He said: "No officer, department, coordinator, representative, or administration exists above the Code of Conduct.The Directorate of State was not the institution that created IPOB. He explained that the Directorate of State was created by…

…is unacceptable," Obafemi lamented, pointing to the long queues of citizens waiting under the scorching sun before voting could commence. The election, according to Obafemi, has also been stained by coordinated voter intimidation and rampant financial inducement. He expressed deep concern over security failures, allegi…

…showed long queues of trucks, cars and other vehicles 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…

…and INEC's final list of candidates. The group observed that while INEC's final list contained 14 candidates, ballot papers featured 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…

…oil prices could come under fresh pressure after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for crude oil exports, raising concerns about possible increases in fuel costs across several countries. Iran on Saturday declared the closure of the strategic waterway, accusing Israel of violati…

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has recorded significant progress within